Content Writer: Janice Chew • Wednesday, 26/01/2026 - 17:55:12 - PM
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has revealed a strong performance for its internationally commingled betting platform, World Pool, with turnover on overseas races increasing nearly 20 per cent in 2025 compared with the prior year. According to the latest data, wagering on races outside Hong Kong totalled about HK$9.3 billion (US$1.19 billion) across 57 overseas race days, up from HK$7.8 billion in 2024 — a significant boost in global betting engagement.
Part of the surge reflects an expansion in the number of race meetings commingled into World Pool, which rose from 48 in 2024 to 57 in 2025, broadening the platform’s global footprint across multiple jurisdictions. Industry coverage notes that 329 races were included under the World Pool banner last year, highlighting its growing international influence.
A standout highlight from the year was The Everest at Randwick Racecourse, where the participation of Hong Kong star Ka Ying Rising helped set a new record for single-race World Pool turnover of HK$83 million, surpassing the previous benchmark set at Royal Ascot’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes in 2023. This underlines not just volume growth but also the attraction of marquee global races to bettors.
HKJC Executive Director of Racing Andrew Harding commented that the strong results reflect more racedays and jurisdictions involved than ever before, reinforcing World Pool’s role in the globalisation of horse racing wagering — delivering greater revenue streams for racecourses and leading to increased prize money. The total turnover, including all World Pool races (both Hong Kong and overseas), reached about HK$10.9 billion in 2025, with all local Hong Kong Group 1 races being included in World Pool for the first time.
