The Global Sprint Challenge has been suspended for 2018 due to restrictions placed on the movement of horses between Australia and Hong Kong which would not allow some horses to compete in some legs of the series. The Global Sprint Challenge includes 10 races worldwide and offers more than $12-million in bonuses and prizemoney.
“The partners in the Global Sprint Challenge felt it would be unfair to stage a series of races in which some horses were unable to compete in certain legs, therefore we have regrettably decided to suspend the Challenge in 2018,” said Leigh Jordon, Global Sprint Challenge Committee Chairman. “However, the partners remain committed to the Challenge, which operates in a sphere where intercontinental horse movement is particularly strong. Once the restrictions between Hong Kong and Australia have been lifted, we intend to re-launch with a bigger and better series in 2019. The break also gives us the chance to review the current format, bonus structure and sponsorship, and to explore some exciting new marketing initiatives.”
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