car was enclosed between two electric
gates and underwent a wheel wash and an
external disinfectant spray wash before
the gate reopened for our car to enter the
site. We then parked our car in a dedicat-
ed car park outside the stable compound
and we were asked to get out of the car to
go through the biosecurity entry point. In-
ternal transport at Conghua is only either
by bicycle, golf cart, or on foot within the
stable complex.
We were then asked to wear a protective
overcoat, and have our hands and shoes
disinfected to minimize the risk of con-
tamination. This is a strict policy by which
all visitors to Conghua must abide--includ-
ing owners, trainers, jockeys, and training
staff. The Club also maintains a strict no-
same-day entry policy where all the visi-
tors must sign a declaration form stating
that they have not visited any other equine
facilities in mainland China for 24 hours
prior to visiting Conghua.
In addition, no other horses are
allowed within five kilometres
of Conghua, or within one ki-
lometre on either side of any
road used to transport
horses from Sha Tin
to Conghua and vice
versa, and the race-
horses are shipped
