Turnover on World Pool bet types reached new heights on Saturday, setting a record for a single day of racing across 12 races from Randwick, Caulfield, and Ascot. A total of HK$424.1m (£48m) was staked across more than 28 countries, surpassing the previous record of HK$385.2m (approximately £38m), set earlier this year during races from the Queensland and Epsom Derby meetings.
Ascot’s six races alone generated HK$200m (£19.75m) of the total, closely mirroring last year’s British Champions Day turnover of HK$202.7m.
Michael Fitzsimons, Executive Director, Wagering Products at the HKJC, said: “Saturday’s action certainly got the pulse racing. The big-field Group 1 contests from Randwick, Caulfield and Ascot lined up a perfect day of action for punters across the globe and we’re delighted to see turnover hit a new record high.
“It was only World Pool’s second ever three-fixture composite card and it was hugely encouraging that the action from Australia and the UK really caught the attention of our global customers, showing the extent of interest in top-class racing across the globe.”
Rod Street, CEO of British Champions Series, said: “We are delighted that QIPCO British Champions Day contributed to a record day of turnover. Our high-class, big-field races created an attractive betting proposition for punters worldwide. As premier racing events become increasingly important on the global stage, we are thrilled that our raceday grows in relevance to a wider audience through its association with World Pool.”
