Hong Kong Jockey Club Looks For UK Boost

Square in the Air has been appointed by Hong Kong Jockey Club to act as its UK PR and marketing representative ahead of the start of the 2017/18 Hong Kong racing season on Sunday 3^rd September.

UK horseracing punters now have the opportunity to bet into the Hong Kong pools, the largest tote pools anywhere in the world, in all major high street betting shops, including Betfred, Ladbrokes Coral, Paddy Power and William Hill. As well as bet into the Hong Kong pools online with Betfred.

Square in the Air will help manage partnerships with the UK racing media and betting companies, provide a full media relations service and a targeted digital marketing campaign to help boost awareness of Hong Kong racing in the UK.

Bill Esdaile, MD, Square in the Air, said: “Hong Kong racing is the envy of the world, so it’s a huge honour for us to be working with Hong Kong Jockey Club wagering as their UK representative.

“We will be educating people about Hong Kong racing and the intricacies of tote betting, as well as telling all the fantastic stories that come from the top class action at Happy Valley and Sha Tin each week.”

George Irvine, commingling development director at Hong Kong Jockey Club, added: “We were really impressed by Square in the Air’s knowledge and approach to helping to boost interest and awareness in Hong Kong racing in the UK.

“Horseracing was born in the UK and there is a hugely knowledgeable and engaged customer base over there. And with so many formerly British-trained horses now in Hong Kong, we are truly excited about the potential for growth in the region.”