The event, titled Eight to Glory and presented by Lenovo, saw Forza Toro—ridden by jockey Joao Moreira—claim victory while sporting the colors of Spain. The race served as a bridge between two distinct sporting cultures, with jockeys trading traditional silks for the jerseys of the eight nations remaining in the football tournament. Casper Stylsvig, the Club’s Executive Director of Sports Business, noted that the event aimed to merge national pride from both the racetrack and the football pitch in an unprecedented fashion.
Happy Valley Hosts Eight to Glory Race Amid World Cup Fever
Under the bright lights of Happy Valley on July 8, the Hong Kong Jockey Club transformed a standard race night into a global football spectacle. As the World Cup quarter-finals loomed, eight thoroughbreds took to the turf, each representing a nation still vying for football’s most coveted trophy.
Beyond the spectacle, the race carried a philanthropic mission. The Hong Kong Jockey Club facilitated donations to charities nominated by each horse’s owner, reinforcing the organization's role as a major charitable donor. The partnership with Lenovo, the official technology partner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, provided an added technical dimension, featuring an AI-powered football experience booth for attendees. This fusion of sport and technology underscores the Club’s effort to maintain its status as a premier entertainment and community-focused organization in Hong Kong.
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