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In pictures: Horse race on Champions Day in Hong Kong

Pakistan Star clinched the Queen Elizabeth II Cup for jockey William Buick in Hong Kong Sunday, the highlight of three Group One spring races with a total purse of HK$58 million ($7.4 million).

Jockey William Buick of Norway onboard 'Pakistan Star' gestures after winning the Queen Elizabeth II Cup horse race on Champions Day in Hong Kong on April 29, 2018.

Jockey William Buick (2nd L) of Norway onboard ‘Pakistan Star’ gestures after winning the Queen Elizabeth II Cup horse race on Champions Day in Hong Kong on April 29, 2018.

Jockey William Buick (centre L) of Norway onboard ‘Pakistan Star’ receives a trophy after winning the Queen Elizabeth II Cup horse race on Champions Day in Hong Kong on April 29, 2018.

Kerm Din (C), owner of ‘Pakistan Star’, holds the Queen Elizabeth II Cup horse race after his horse won on Champions Day in Hong Kong on April 29, 2018.

Zac Purton riding Beauty Generation wins Race 6, Champions Mile on Champions Day at Sha Tin racecourse on April 29, 2018 in Hong Kong.

Joao Moriera riding What Else But You (purple) wins Race 4, Audemars Piquet Lady Royal Handicap during Champions Day at Sha Tin racecourse on April 29, 2018 in Hong Kong.

William Buick riding Pakistan Star jumps out of barrier one before winning Race 8, Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup on Champions Day at Sha Tin racecourse on April 29, 2018 in Hong Kong.

Zac Purton riding Ivictory defeats Sam Clipperton riding Mr Stunning in Race 7, Chairman’s Sprint Prize on Champions Day at Sha Tin racecourse on April 29, 2018 in Hong Kong.

Jockey Zac Purton (L) of Australia onboard ‘IVictory’ gestures after winning The Chairman’s Sprint horse race on Champions Day in Hong Kong on April 29, 2018.

General view of Race 1 on Champions Day at Sha Tin racecourse on April 29, 2018 in Hong Kong.

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