Celebrating one of the world's premier racing events, the Hong Kong International Races, and held in conjunction with the Hong Kong International Sale auction at the HKCEC, this year's Gala Dinner was a spectacular event attended by around 1,000 guests. Several VIPs were present for the occasion, including Chief Executive the Honourable Tung Chee Hwa and Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Mr Ronald Arculli.

A superb Asian banquet in the Grand Hall was complemented by varied entertainment of the highest order, topped by a special wushu performance inspired by the martial arts expertise and the music of the famed Shaolin monks. The blend of beauty and athleticism on show was apt for an occasion which was celebrating elegance, strength and achievement of another kind within the world of racing. A contemporary dance troupe continued the celebration of music and movement with a performance marrying Eastern and Western choreographic styles, while later on guests had the chance to show off their own skills, as a live band played favourites and many couples took to the dance floor.