HK Jockey Club's century-old mission lives on, growing ever stronger

As Hong Kong people prepare to mark the 15th anniversary of their city's return to Chinese sovereignty, a trip down memory lane reveals that while some were worried whether the city's unique and vibrant lifestyle could be maintained, the past decade-and-a-half has in fact seen it go from strength to strength. And there is no better testament to that than the fulfilment of the national leader's pledge that "ma zhao pao" - the racing would continue.