Owning Your Horse
Purchase Your Horse
Countries where horses are usually imported from:
Breakdown of horse imports by exporting country in 2022/2023 season
| Countries / Regions | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Australia / New Zealand | 84% |
| United Kingdom / Ireland | 13% |
| Others | 3% |
Veterinary Pre-import Exam Protocol
Import Your Horse
Overseas Country
Trainer or bloodstock agents contact the Club's appointed shipping agents
Shipping agents organize pre-export veterinary examination and quarantine in overseas (21 days) *
Hong Kong
Shipment from overseas to Hong Kong
Post-Arrival Quarantine at Sha Tin Quarantine Stables (14 days)
Release to trainer stables
* Special quarantine protocol applies to imports from South Africa, please contact Dual Site Stables Operations Department for further details.
Upon arrival, an import administration fee of HK$1,150 will be levied.
Insurance
The Club believes that owners in Hong Kong should insure their horses at all time. Owner who has successfully purchased a horse is strongly recommended to effect the appropriate insurance cover.
Horse Registration
To register a horse which has been permanently imported into Hong Kong, the following documents must be lodged with the Club:
Passport
A travel document issued by the Recognized Racing Authority of the country where the horse was registered.
Stud Book
A certificate issued by the official Stud Book authority of the country where the horse was foaled.
Horse Name Registration
Owners must register a Chinese and an English name for their horses within 1 month from the date of horses' arrival. To submit a new Horse Name, please complete the Horse Name Registration Form (PP / PPG / ISG) and return it to the Racing Registry.
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Notes:- A name previously held may not be re-registered until 7 years have elapsed from the death or retirement from racing of the previously named horse.
- The Stewards of The Hong Kong Jockey Club reserve the right under Rule 8 (3) and Rule 35 (7) of the Rules of Racing to refuse to accept any name at their discretion.
- The Stewards of The Hong Kong Jockey Club will not normally approve the change of name of a horse after it has been registered in Hong Kong.