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Bowman and Teetan Join Star-Studded 2024 LONGINES IJC Line-Up

The 2024 LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley promises to be a spectacle of elite riding talent, with Hugh Bowman and Karis Teetan officially joining Zac Purton and Vincent Ho as Hong Kong's four representatives. Set for Wednesday, December 4, the IJC will once again showcase some of the world’s finest jockeys in a thrilling evening of racing.

Zac Purton, crowned 2023/24 Hong Kong Champion Jockey, leads the local lineup with an impressive record that earned him the first of four berths allocated to Hong Kong-based riders. Vincent Ho, who claimed the 2023 IJC title in a dazzling display of skill, will return to defend his crown.

Hugh Bowman, the 2016 IJC champion, and Karis Teetan, who captured the title in 2019, complete the formidable quartet. As of November 20, Bowman has 19 wins this season, while Teetan follows closely with 15, reflecting their consistency and prowess in Hong Kong racing.

The 2024 LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC), set to take place at Happy Valley on December 4, boasts an exceptional line-up of elite riders from around the globe. Here's the complete list of participants and their achievements:

**Hong Kong, China**
1. Vincent Ho
- Reigning LONGINES IJC Champion (2023).
- Hong Kong Champion Apprentice (2010/11).
- Winner of the Tony Cruz Award (2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2022/23).

2. Zac Purton
- Three-time LONGINES IJC Champion (2017, 2020, 2021).
- Seven-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey (latest in 2023/24).
- Former Brisbane Champion Jockey (2003, as an apprentice).

3. Hugh Bowman
- LONGINES IJC Champion (2016).
- Four-time Sydney Champion Jockey (2008/09, 2011/12, 2014/15, 2016/17).
- Australian Racing Hall of Fame inductee (2019).

4. Karis Teetan
- LONGINES IJC Champion (2019).
- South Africa Champion Apprentice (2008).

**Australia**
5. Rachel King
- Sydney Champion Apprentice (2016/17).
- Third-place finisher on her IJC debut in 2023.

**Great Britain**
6. Ryan Moore
- Two-time LONGINES IJC Champion (2009, 2010).
- Four-time LONGINES World’s Best Jockey Award winner (2014, 2016, 2021, 2023).
- British Flat Racing Champion Jockey (2006, 2008, 2009).

7. Hollie Doyle
- Record-holder for most wins by a female jockey in a British calendar year (2021).
- Joint-second in the 2021 IJC and joint-third in 2020.

8. William Buick
- Joint British Champion Apprentice (2008).
- British Flat Racing Champion Jockey (2022, 2023).

**France**
9. Mickael Barzalona
- Epsom Derby winner (2011).
- French Flat Racing Champion Jockey (2021).
- Joint-second in the 2021 IJC.

**Ireland**
10. Colin Keane
- Six-time Ireland Champion Jockey (most recently in 2024).
- Ireland Champion Apprentice (2014).
- Second on his IJC debut in 2018.

**Japan**
11. Yuga Kawada
- 2019 World All-Star Jockeys Champion.
- One of only 11 jockeys in JRA history to win all five classic races.
- JRA Champion Jockey (2022).

**New Zealand**
12. James McDonald
- 2022 LONGINES World’s Best Jockey Award winner.
- Eight-time Sydney Champion Jockey (most recently in 2023/24).
- New Zealand Champion Jockey (2008/09, 2010/11).
- Notable IJC finishes: Second in 2011 and 2021, third in 2014.

This year’s IJC promises a thrilling battle as these top riders bring their unique skills and experiences to the competitive stage of Happy Valley, all vying for one of the most coveted titles in world racing. 

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