This year again, the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship set the tone for the Longines Hong Kong International Races as it showcased a fierce battle from twelve world-class jockeys, representing each their country or region. The latter took part in four races in total, scheduled as Race 4, 5, 7 and 8 on the night, and were awarded 12 points for a win, 6 points for a second place, and 4 points for a third place. Australia-based jockey Hugh Bowman showed a remarkable consistency and claimed the 2016 title with a total of 18 points. He was followed by Ryan Moore with 14 points and Mirco Demuro and Keita Tosaki, who finished equal third with 12 points.
The jockeys’ talent will be again celebrated later this week with the Longines World’s Best Jockey Award ceremony, held during the annual Gala dinner of the Longines Hong Kong International Races, on Friday December 9. This prize, a proud initiative from Longines and the IFHA, honours the jockey who has scored the most points throughout the year in the 100 highest-rated Group One and Grade One races, from 1 December 2015 to 30 November 2016.
As the Title Partner and Official Timekeeper of Longines International Jockeys’ Championship, Longines was proud to highlight The Longines Master Collection as the Official Watch of the event. In addition, the brand also presented a new model from The Longines Equestrian Collection. This timepiece repeats the lines of the rectangular buckle found on the show bridle of the only Swiss horse breed, the Franches-Montagnes, and is dedicated to female equestrian sports lovers.
