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Highlights from 2024/25 Season Finale at Happy Valley
Relive all the magic and drama from a glorious send-off at Happy Valley, on the final night of the 2024/25 season
01 August 2025
Happy Valley brought the curtain down on the 2024/25 season in spectacular fashion on 16 July, with a night of thrilling racing, fan-focused festivities and unforgettable moments under the lights. Racegoers packed the Beer Garden and trackside stands to soak up the electric atmosphere, enjoying live entertainment, giveaways and awards ceremonies. On the track, Matthew Poon delivered a career-defining performance to claim his first Tony Cruz Award as Hong Kong’s leading homegrown jockey, edging out Derek Leung in a dramatic finish. The night was a fitting finale to a season filled with passion, competition and community spirit.
Caption: Club Chairman Michael Lee (front row, middle), together with trainer Tony Cruz (front row, right), present the 2024/25 Tony Cruz Award silver dish to jockey Matthew Poon (front row, left)
Caption: Carlos Wu (front row, right), Chairman of The Association of Hong Kong Racing Journalists, presents the 2024/25 Champion Griffin to Tung Moon Fai (front row, left), Owner of Sky Jewellery (首飾天空)
Caption: Group photo of Club officials including Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (back row, first left), CEO of the Club, with Champion Trainer John Size (front row, middle), Champion Jockey Zac Purton (front row, second left) and Tony Cruz Award winner Matthew Poon (front row, first left)
Caption: Jockeys hand out mini horse plushies to thank all racing fans for their support during the 2024/25 season
Caption: The Season Finale Race Day for the 2024/25 season was held at Happy Valley on 16 July
