From today (Tuesday 1 October), New Zealand’s TAB will be pooling directly into the massive Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) tote pools on all Hong Kong racing at Sha Tin and Happy Valley.

Previously, the TAB tote pools on Hong Kong racing were done via SuperTAB, but the connection will now be direct through to this key jurisdiction.

“We’ve appreciated the opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the Hong Kong Jockey Club,” Cameron Rodger, Managing Director – New Zealand of Entain Australia and New Zealand, the operators of TAB, said.

“While customers may not necessarily see any difference to how they carry out their betting on Hong Kong, this opens up many more opportunities between New Zealand and HKJC into the future.

“Hong Kong racing has long been very popular with New Zealand customers with a strong link through trainers, jockeys and horses over the years, and we look forward to building on this valued relationship going forward.”

The first direct pooling begins at tonight’s Sha Tin meeting, with the first of 10 races scheduled for 6pm NZ time.