With the goal of catering to the high level of interest in racehorse ownership by the Chinese community, both in New Zealand and internationally, the New Zealand Chinese Jockey Club is set to launch on the eve of New Zealand Bloodstock's National Yearling Sales with a function at Ellerslie Racecourse Sunday 29 January. The group, established by private investors, is headed by Joshua Zong, a prominent Chinese business owner and property developer based in Auckland.
“Chinese see the opportunity for racehorse ownership as an investment opportunity, but more importantly as a way in which they can network with other like-minded people who want to enjoy the thrill and excitement of owning and racing a horse” Zong commented. “Having purchased a horse at the recent Ready to Run Sale, I now look forward to helping make the dream of owning a racehorse a reality for other Chinese based both here in New Zealand and in China” Zong added.
Andrew Seabrook, managing director for New Zealand Bloodstock, is bullish on the initiative and is “confident with the right support from the industry, the [New Zealand Chinese Jockey] Club has the potential to increase the size and scale of the industry. This is a very exciting time as we continue to develop the Chinese market with our partners.”
The NZCJC will host visitors in a marquee tend on the lawn at Karaka during the yearling sales.
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