'Richards an exceptional NZ talent'
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club's executive director of racing, Andrew Harding, yesterday praised incoming Kiwi trainer Jamie Richards as "an exceptional talent".
"He has rewritten the record books in New Zealand racing and amply demonstrated that he has the ability to train at the standard required in Hong Kong and make a significant contribution to our world-class racing," he said.
"He has the experience and insight to source horses that will succeed in Hong Kong, the skills to achieve high performances, and an absolute commitment to owners' communication and providing owners with a high-value ownership experience.
"He has the energy, passion and ability to make a valuable addition to the ranks of trainers in Hong Kong."
In response, Richards said: "I am grateful for the opportunity that the Licensing Committee has given me.
"Hong Kong sits at the pinnacle of racing, incredibly professional in any aspect, and now also has the fantastic facilities at Conghua.
"It is a dream of mine to take the skills I have developed in New Zealand and bring them to bear fruits in that new environment. I can't wait to get started."
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