Hong Kong International Races tourists expected to pump HK$35 million into local economy
Horse racing fans from around the world descended on Happy Valley on Wednesday for the traditional start of the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) week, with officials predicting an HK$35 million (US$4.5 million) boost to the economy. More than 20,000 spectators packed into the Causeway Bay venue, the Hong Kong Jockey Club said, with…