Hong Kong racing underbelly

ICAC response statement
2019-11-11

In response to media enquiries, an ICAC spokesperson today (November 11) confirmed that a total of 21 persons, including two assistant trainers and four stable staff of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), were arrested for suspected corruption in relation to the provision of privileged information to facilitate illegal bookmaking and control of race horses.

In an operation codenamed “Iron Triangle”, which commenced last Saturday (November 9), the ICAC cracked down an illegal bookmaking syndicate at a residential premises in Tsuen Wan. Also arrested in the operation were 15 persons who were involved in corrupt and illegal bookmaking activities.

While enquiries are continuing, no further comments are available at this stage.

The HKJC has rendered full assistance to the ICAC during its operation. The ICAC and the HKJC do not tolerate any corrupt activities. The two organisations will continue to liaise and cooperate closely to combat related crimes and keep horse racing in Hong Kong clean.

www.icac.org.hk/en/press/index_id_825.html

Well the holy grail of racing also under pressure and watching Sky news the wheels are coming off in the streets .

Its a place where we consider to be a well oiled machine with great discipline and respect.

What is the world coming to?

Prize money doesn’t make good racing

Saw one racing personality say it’s the “ Pinnacle” of racing

Say that to a European, Aussie or American and they will die laughing