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Beat of the Drum is the only horse “Chinese influence” in the United States
registered in the China Horse Industry as well as in other important race meets
Association (CHIA) studbook, as well internationally. Only through such
as the only Chinese passport-registered experiences and exchanges, can we
racehorse to have raced at – and won – see the Chinese national horse racing
an internationally renowned racecourse. industry grow in strength, with breeding
This is an encouraging sign for the and training standards being raised, and
thoroughbred horse racing industry as greater interest being generated,” said
a whole, and serves as a driving force Teo Ah Khing, Chairman of the China
for the development of the industry, Horse Club.
as well as the involvement of Chinese
horse owners and racing personnel in Industry leaders extended their
international horse racing. congratulations to the CHC for the
significant victory at Santa Anita.
“On this day, a Chinese passport- They include the CHIA Chairman,
registered elite horse that has Jia You Lin, and Dr Wang Zhen Shan,
undergone independent training and committee secretary-general of CHIA
grooming in Mainland China, and Thoroughbred Horse Registration and
represented the Chinese horse owners Administration. The “China Dream”
(or syndicate owners) to secure a win represents a nation’s collective desire
at the United States’ renowned Santa to triumph in the international horse
Anita racecourse. This achievement racing arena.
is a rousing success, and has profound
and lasting significance. This might be
the catalyst behind China’s involvement
and influence in international horse
racing. Importantly, this win also
shows that elite horses can travel and
achieve success in international races.
We hope that this success will motivate
horse owners, and we hope to see more
Congratulation letter from CHIA
中国马业协会特发出贺信表示祝贺
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