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RESTART Racehorse Aftercare Programme
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Contact us: restart@hkjc.org.hk
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s RESTART Racehorse Aftercare Programme champions the future and welfare of Hong Kong Thoroughbreds after racing. RESTART encompasses the longstanding Hong Kong based Retired Racehorse Retraining Programme and initiatives dedicated to former Hong Kong horses now residing overseas. For more information, please visit the RESTART website.
The RESTART Retired Racehorse Programme
The Programme has been in operation since 1964 when Beas River Equestrian Centre (BREC) was established as a home for retired horses. The Programme expanded in 2020 with the opening of the Retired Horse Unit at the Club’s Conghua Racecourse, alongside the original Retraining Unit based at BREC. The facilities at both retired horse locations aid a varied and diverse training programme with the goal of producing well-rounded, relaxed horses that can continue their training and education in a new career once the initial retraining phase is completed. The process is ably supported by the experienced Retraining Unit Team.
Come on Wongchoy winning at Happy Valley Racecourse (left) is now established dressage, show jumping and eventing competition horse. He raced 21 times over 3 seasons winning HK$872,850.
Liuzhou Warrior raced 7 times over 2 seasons winning HK$40,775. He is now part of the BREC Pool of competition horses, competing in show jumping in classes up to 1.20m.
Cape the Faith won HK$96,600 across 3 seasons in his 21 race career in racing. He is part of the BREC riding school and also competes at dressage, show jumping and eventing competitions
Taking a Former Racehorse on Livery
The Hong Kong Jockey Club members have the opportunity to apply for horses that have graduated from the retraining programme and take them on loan as a livery horse. When suitable horses are available, they are advertised with a brief description of their character both in and out of the stable, way of going and suggestions for their ideal type of rider. Each application is carefully considered against the horse’s temperament and education level so potential livery owners can be matched with their best possible equine partner. Please click here for more information the Livery Programme.
Racehorse Owner Equestrian Livery
According to the Horse Ballot Bye-laws, on the retirement of a racehorse from racing, if an owner does not wish to export their horse out of Hong Kong ownership is relinquished to the Club. If a retired racehorse is deemed suitable for the retraining programme, the racing owner will be given priority to take their horse on livery at BREC once retraining is completed successfully and if the racehorse owner is assessed as a suitable match for the horse.
Please contact the Administration Office for further information.