Macau Jockey Club
| Industry | Horse racing and betting |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Defunct | April 1, 2024 |
| Headquarters | Taipa , Macau, China |
Area served | Macau |
Number of employees | 2500 |
The Macau Jockey Club (MJC; , Portuguese: Jockey Clube de Macau) was a prominent entity providing horse racing and betting entertainment in Macau, China. At its height, the organization ranked among the largest private employers in Macau, employing around 1,400 full-time staff and 1,100 part-time workers.
Operations at the Macau Jockey Club concluded on April 1, 2024, after hosting its final race event at Taipa Racecourse on March 30, 2024.
History
Established in 1980 under the name Macau Trotting Club, the original aim was to bring harness racing to Asia, but the initiative faced difficulties gaining popularity. In 1989, the club rebranded as the Macau Jockey Club and shifted its focus to thoroughbred racing.
The club's financial viability deteriorated due to falling betting revenues and a sharp decline in the horse population, which ultimately led to its closure in April 2024. This termination occurred six months ahead of the shutdown of its close associate, the Singapore Turf Club.
Taipa Racecourse
The Macau Jockey Club managed a single racecourse located at Taipa, which was adapted from the former trotting track. The venue includes an inner sand circuit and an outer turf course. The grandstand has seating for 15,000 spectators, with an extra capacity of 3,000 within the Racing Complex.
Supporting facilities encompassed stables accommodating up to 1,183 horses, quarantine areas for 60 horses, and resting stables for 28 animals. Additionally, the site operated an equine hospital equipped to deliver minor medical treatment and surgical procedures.
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