New Posts For Thread: LONGINES HK INTERNATIONAL RACES 2014https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-20143 G2 trials run yesterday for those who like this meeting http://racing.hkjc.com/racing/english/international-racing/hkir/index.aspxStumbled across some You Tube footage of Kauto Riko doing various pieces of work. Trained not that far from me HK... looks promising and you should have some fun with him! The more I watch Able Friend's win the more impressive it is. I don't think hehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-2014?post_id=542697463#542697463Stumbled across some You Tube footage of Kauto Riko doing various pieces of work. Trained not that far from me HK... looks promising and you should have some fun with him! The more I watch Able Friend's win the more impressive it is. I don't think heWed, 17 Dec 2014 05:27:43 -0600Glad you enjoyed it CCM - I've been banging on for years about the value, and yes the HKJC do subsidise it all. My old man likes to come over for the meeting, fck Xmas he says I'll come for the Intl Day!!!https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-2014?post_id=542686441#542686441Glad you enjoyed it CCM - I've been banging on for years about the value, and yes the HKJC do subsidise it all. My old man likes to come over for the meeting, fck Xmas he says I'll come for the Intl Day!!!Tue, 16 Dec 2014 05:37:18 -0600Glad you had a good time lads.Spent a few years on HK island when I was a kid. Lovely place.Plan to go back at some point anyway and might have to work it around this meeting. Does sound a bargain as well. Pay near on that for entry alone at RA etc.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-2014?post_id=542682987#542682987Glad you had a good time lads.Spent a few years on HK island when I was a kid. Lovely place.Plan to go back at some point anyway and might have to work it around this meeting. Does sound a bargain as well. Pay near on that for entry alone at RA etc.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:16:59 -0600Stayed on the island mate.... in the Mandarin Oriental. Absolutely top drawer. The direct flight from Manc started on Monday as well so couldnt have been better. Just in the lounge waiting to board on the way home now!!Couldnt believe how cheap the hhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-2014?post_id=542679105#542679105Stayed on the island mate.... in the Mandarin Oriental. Absolutely top drawer. The direct flight from Manc started on Monday as well so couldnt have been better. Just in the lounge waiting to board on the way home now!!Couldnt believe how cheap the hMon, 15 Dec 2014 10:00:07 -0600His name is Kauto Riko......no prizes for guessing his relationshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-2014?post_id=542678001#542678001His name is Kauto Riko......no prizes for guessing his relationsMon, 15 Dec 2014 08:31:47 -0600Cool, the plan is to go for a week and do the trip myself rather than with a company. Yep HK I want to do it as a proper week away. I will take you up on that HK and message you closer the time.That sounds exciting regarding the new horse, that wouldhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-2014?post_id=542676803#542676803Cool, the plan is to go for a week and do the trip myself rather than with a company. Yep HK I want to do it as a proper week away. I will take you up on that HK and message you closer the time.That sounds exciting regarding the new horse, that wouldMon, 15 Dec 2014 05:53:54 -0600I can point you in the right direction for hotels for sure, it all depends on what you're looking for in the way of bars, restaurants etc etc and what you want to spend - will you be with Mrs D or mates, that sort of thing. Suppose if you come all thhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-2014?post_id=542676665#542676665I can point you in the right direction for hotels for sure, it all depends on what you're looking for in the way of bars, restaurants etc etc and what you want to spend - will you be with Mrs D or mates, that sort of thing. Suppose if you come all thMon, 15 Dec 2014 05:37:37 -0600Cheers HK, I did look at some hotels earlier this year but I will have another look (HK Island). Hopefully CCM might point me in the right direction.https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-2014?post_id=542676391#542676391Cheers HK, I did look at some hotels earlier this year but I will have another look (HK Island). Hopefully CCM might point me in the right direction.Mon, 15 Dec 2014 05:10:47 -0600Not too sure what they offer regarding trips form the UK but I suspect you may be able to do it yourself cheaper - the hospitality in the restaurants can only be booked directly with the HKJC up to a month in advance (unless you're a good customer anhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-2014?post_id=542676337#542676337Not too sure what they offer regarding trips form the UK but I suspect you may be able to do it yourself cheaper - the hospitality in the restaurants can only be booked directly with the HKJC up to a month in advance (unless you're a good customer anMon, 15 Dec 2014 05:04:07 -0600That's fantastic value HK, where is the best place to stay near Sha Tin/Happy Valley and do you have to book a good time in advance for hospitality?https://community.betfair.com/horse_antepost/go/thread/view/94098/30390585/longines-hk-international-races-2014?post_id=542676277#542676277That's fantastic value HK, where is the best place to stay near Sha Tin/Happy Valley and do you have to book a good time in advance for hospitality?Mon, 15 Dec 2014 04:54:03 -0600