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Hong Kong's night races gallop on... without the fans

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Hong Kong's night races gallop on... without the fans

The Wednesday night races in Hong Kong's Happy Valley are held without the usual crowd. The event is held during the coronavirus pandemic. There are strict security measures in place. A member of the Hong Hong Jockey Club tested positive for the virus in February. It is one of Hongkong's biggest money-making events. The turnover for this Wednesday's event was $145 million. World Rugby Sevens series has been pushed to October. Formula One has postponed its races. Golf, tennis, golf and tennis events have been cancelled. Hong Kong Jockeys Club has a monopoly on gambling.

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