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Hong Kong Horse Races Draw Record Bets

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Bill Dorman

Published July 12, 2013 at 5:19 AM HST

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Next year will mark a century since they stopped horse racing in Kapiolani Park. But the sport that was a favorite of King David Kalakaua remains popular in Asia…along with the betting that goes with it. HPR’s Bill Dorman has more in today’s Asia Minute.

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