After 24 World Pool Moment of the Day prizes were awarded in 2024, which saw each groom of the winning horse receive a cheque for £4,000, four finalists remain in the running to be crowned World Pool Moment of the Year.
This year's shortlist for the World Pool Moment of the Year competition features winners from the UAE, Australia, Ireland and the UK, with the grooms of each in contention to win a VIP trip to Hong Kong next year, should they come out on top in the public vote.
Voting is now open here and will close on Monday, November 25, with the winner set to be announced on Friday, December 6 during the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) week.
The four finalists are:
- Bhopal Singh, groom of Laurel River, winner of the G1 Dubai World Cup on March 30
- Campbell Ashby, groom of Celestial Legend (Aus), winner of the G1 Doncaster Mile on April 6
- David Hickey, groom of City Of Troy, winner of the G1 Derby on June 1
- Jasa Ram, groom of Rashabar (Ire), winner of the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 18
Michael Fitzsimons, Executive Director, Wagering Products at the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), said, “Giving back to the community is something we take pride in at the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the World Pool Moment of the Day initiative does just that by rewarding grooms who are the lifeblood of the racing industry.
“After giving nearly £100,000 to grooms this year with 24 Moment of the Days chosen, we're very excited to have selected our four finalists who are now in the running for the World Pool Moment of the Year prize–a VIP trip to Hong Kong.
“We've seen some breathtaking racing moments from across the globe this year, so deciding on our finalists was no easy task, and we can't wait to see which moment is chosen by the public as their World Pool Moment of the Year.”
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