The 2019 Longines Hong Kong International Races

Press Release

The 2019 Longines Hong Kong International Races

As one of the highlights of the annual horseracing calendar, the Longines Hong Kong International Races day guarantees each year the spectators a great sports atmosphere, as well as impressive performances from some of the world's best horses and jockeys. This year, the brand had the pleasure to be joined by horseracing lover and Ambassador of Elegance Aaron Kwok, who took part in the prize-giving ceremony of the Longines Hong Kong Cup, claimed by Win Bright.

The Longines Hong Kong International Races delivered a thrilling conclusion to the year, featuring some of the world’s best horses and jockeys in no fewer than four Group 1 races. Joao Moreira claimed the Longines Hong Kong Vase and the Longines Hong Kong Sprint, aboard Glory Vase and Beat the Clock respectively, while Admire Mars led by Christophe Soumillon claimed the Longines Hong Kong Mile. Finally, Masami Matsuoka and Win Bright emerged victorious in the Longines Hong Kong Cup.
 

Longines Hong Kong Mile. Masami Matsuoka and Win Bright crossed first the finish line and the Longines Hong Kong Cup.
 

In its role of Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of the event, Longines was proud to reward the winning teams with elegant Longines timepieces. Besides, the brand’s Ambassador of Elegance Aaron Kwok had the pleasure to be part of the prize-giving ceremony of the Longines Hong Kong Cup.
 

In addition, the Swiss watch brand highlighted a new model from The Longines Master Collection as the Official Watch of the 2019 Longines Hong Kong International Races. A symbol of the brand’s watchmaking expertise, this line perfectly embodies the values of excellence and elegance that have contributed to building the brand’s reputation across the world. Powered by a new self-winding movement developed exclusively for Longines, these timepieces are characterized by a moon phase indicator and a refined aesthetic.