Hong Kong Jockey Club Probes Early-Season Slump in Local Betting Turnover

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is reviewing a weak start to the 2026/27 racing season after local betting turnover fell at five of the first six meetings. At Sha Tin on September 27, local wagering on the 11-race card dropped 11.5% year-on-year to HKD 1.359 billion ($174.7 million), according to the South China Morn…