The LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship is the premier contest of its kind on the global calendar. The first race takes place on Wednesday, December 8 at Happy Valley Racecourse, followed by the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races on Sunday, December 12 at Sha Tin Racecourse.
The LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship is the premier contest of its kind on the global calendar. The first race takes place on Wednesday, December 8 at Happy Valley Racecourse, followed by the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races on Sunday, December 12 at Sha Tin Racecourse.
The LONGINES IJC’s four races are tentatively scheduled as races 4, 5, 7 and 8. Jockeys are awarded 12 points for a race win, 6 points for finishing 2nd, and 4 points for 3rd. The jockey with the highest points accumulated will be the night’s champion, as well as the evening’s Jockey Challenge winner.