A record 30 World Pool Moment of the Day prizes were awarded in 2025, with the stable staff of the winning horse receiving a cheque for HK$40,000, but now only four finalists remain in the running to be crowned the World Pool Moment of the Year.
This year's shortlist for the World Pool Moment of the Year competition features winners from Japan and Australia.
Voting is now open here and will close on Monday, December 1. The winner will be announced during LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) week (December 8-14).
The four finalists are:
- Yasuhiro Shibuta, groom of Forever Young, winner of the G1 Saudi Cup on February 22, 2025 at King Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia
- Chenelle Ellis, groom of Asfoora, winner of the G1 Nunthorpe Stakes on August 22, 2025 at York, United Kingdom
- Kevin Daffy, trainer and groom of Oh Too Good, winner of the G3 Catanach's Jewellers (Ladies Day) Vase on October 11, 2025 at Caulfield, Australia
- Candice Persijn, groom of Via Sistina, winner of the G1 Cox Plate on October 25, 2025 at Moonee Valley, Australia
The winning stable team will receive four premium economy return flights, a five-night stay at a 4-star hotel and exclusive hospitality at the Happy Valley and Sha Tin race meetings during either Hong Kong's Champions Day or Hong Kong International Races.
World Pool, the globe's largest commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, have awarded HK$1.2 million to grooms and stable staff in 2025.
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