HONG KONG, April 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The 18th Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth (QEII) Cup 2016 jointly presented by Swiss Haute Horology brand Audemars Piguet and The Hong Kong Jockey Club just took place at the Sha Tin Racecourse. Ranked 9th in the World's Top 100 Group 1 races, this highly rated race in Hong Kong offers a winning envelope of up to HK$20 million, which makes it a truly prestigious event. To celebrate this special occasion, Ms. Michele Reis, Ambassador of the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup 2016 attended the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup on April 24, 2016. 2 days in prior to the Race Day, Audemars Piguet and The Hong Kong Jockey Club hosted the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup Gala Party at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, and the party was hosted by famous actress Ms. Karena Lam.
The highly anticipated Audemars Piguet QEII Cup was held on April 24, 2016. Ms. Michele Reis, Ambassador of the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup 2016, attended the celebration and presented the trophies to the winning jockey, trainer and owner on the turf. Michele also presented the Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph QEII Cup 2016 limited to the guest. Crafted with impeccable savoir-faire and exceptional techniques, this exclusive timepiece perfectly embodies the passion and innovation values shared by Audemars Piguet and The Hong Kong Jockey Club.
After the race, Ms. Michele Reis, Ambassador of the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup 2016, joined Dr. Simon Ip, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Anthony Kelly, Executive Director, Racing Business Operations of HKJC, Mr. Francois-Henry Bennahmias, Chief Executive Officer of Audemars Piguet and Mr. David von Gunten, CEO Greater China of Audemars Piguet and the winning owner of Werther on stage to toast to the remarkable success of the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup 2016.
2 days in prior to the Audemars Piguet QEII Race day, the Audemars Piguet QEII Gala Party was held on April 22, 2016 with the theme of "Explore the Unexpected", guests were instantly immersed into an exhilarating environment when passing through a multimedia room before entering the cocktail area. Images of horses and watches were projected on the walls which used reflections to create an infinite surrounding. The party was hosted by famous actress Ms. Karena Lam, Dr. Simon Ip, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. Anthony Chow, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. Francois-Henry Bennahmias, Chief Executive Officer of Audemars Piguet and Mr. David von Gunten, CEO Greater China of Audemars Piguet. As the guest of honor, Karena highlighted the fact that passion, and breakthrough innovations are common values shared by Audemars Piguet and The Hong Kong Jockey Club.
The party was kicked off with an impactful opening performance combining dance, music, graphics and lightings. Then, Ms. Karena Lam, Dr Simon Ip, Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. Anthony Chow, Deputy Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, joined on stage for a toast to wish Audemars Piguet QEII Cup 2016 a huge success, and the elite horses a splendid performance. There was also a music performance by acapella singers Metro and Maytree.
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About Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet is the oldest fine watchmaking manufacturer still in the hands of its founding families (Audemars and Piguet). Since 1875, the company has written some of the finest chapters in the history of haute horlogerie, including a number of world firsts. In the Vallee de Joux, at the heart of the Swiss Jura, numerous masterpieces are created in limited series embodying a remarkable degree of horological perfection, including daring sporty models, classic and traditional timepieces, splendid ladies' jewellery-watches, as well as one-of-a-kind creations. www.audemarspiguet.com
About The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class horse racing operator and Hong Kong's largest community benefactor, as well as one of Asia's most prestigious membership clubs. Operating as a not-for-profit organisation, the Club allocates its surplus funds for charitable and community projects. In 2014/15, its donations reached a record HK$3.87 billion, and in the last decade alone it supported over 1,300 projects. The Club is also Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer, contributing a record HK$20.05 billion in 2014/15. With about 70% of its revenue given back to society every year through donations and tax contributions, The Hong Kong Jockey Club delivers a significantly higher return to the community than any other racing and/or sports betting organisation in the world. As a socially responsible organisation, the Club helps Government combat illegal betting and advocates responsible gambling. The Club is also one of Hong Kong's largest employers with over 24,000 full-time and part-time staff. Committed to global excellence and giving back to society, the Club is always "riding high together for a better future" with the people of Hong Kong. www.hkjc.com
About Queen Elizabeth II Cup
The QEII Cup race was established in 1975 to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip to Hong Kong. The race is traditionally run in the spring season and has become one of the most important social events in Hong Kong since then. Over the years, the QEII Cup has evolved into an internationally recognised race, with participants from both local and overseas. Audemars Piguet became the title sponsor of the QEII Cup since 1999, which is now an International G1 race and stands prominent in the racing firmament, currently offering a purse of HK$20 million. http://racing.hkjc.com/
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