Independent.ie: “HUNDREDS of Irish horses are set to race regularly in China after bloodstock giant Coolmore announced a ground-breaking deal. The agreement is part of a plan that will see Ireland help set up a horse racing industry in Tianjin, China’s fourth largest city.
Horse racing in Sligo, Ireland (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Top Irish stud farm Coolmore – owned by racing tycoon John Magnier and based in Fethard, Co Tipperary – will help China set up a similar operation. The planned equine centre will be the first of its kind in the country.
It is due to open for business next year. The contract is worth more than €38.5m to Ireland over three years.
via Irish horses to race in China as Magnier wins €38m stud deal – Irish, Business – Independent.ie.
A sure sign that China is liberalising. As far as we know gambling is illegal in China. Though, behind closed doors …
But now we are going to see real horse racing in China. Or will the races be run without any betting?!
CHINDIA ALERT: You'll be living in their world, very soon 