Qualifications For Privately Purchased Griffins (PPGs)
1. PPGs, whether purchased or home bred, may be imported from the following countries.
| Argentina | Germany | Peru | |||
| Australia | * | India | * | Singapore | |
| * | Brazil | Ireland | * | South Africa | |
| Canada | Italy | * | United Kingdom | ||
| * | Chile | Japan | United States of America | ||
| France | * | Malaysia |
a. If an applicant is considering obtaining a PPG from one of the countries marked (*), please consult the Club first regarding importation procedures, as there are no protocols to permit the direct importation of equines into Hong Kong.
b. Please note that there may be restrictions on the importation of horses from certain countries for varying periods due to disease outbreaks and at the time of publication the country marked (#) is subject to such a restriction.
c. PPGs from a country not listed in paragraph 10 above may be eligible for importation but prior approval must be obtained from the Club.
2. Age Requirements
All PPGs must fulfil the age requirements as shown in the table below at the time of import.
| Import period Foaled in | 1 July 2005 - 31 July 2005 | 1 August 2005 - 31 December 2005 | 1 January 2006 - 30 June 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hemisphere (PPG) | 2 yos (foaled in 2003) & 3 yos (foaled in 2002) | 3 yos (foaled in 2003) | |
| Southern Hemisphere (PPG) | 2 yos (foaled in 2002) | 2 yos (foaled in 2003) & 3 yos (foaled in 2002) | |
| South America (PPG) | 2 yos (foaled in 2003) & 3 yos (foaled in 2002) | ||
Notes:
1. Northern Hemisphere PPGs foaled in 2002 (which will turn 4 years old on 1 January 2006) may not be permitted to be imported into Hong Kong after 31 December 2005.
2. Southern Hemisphere PPGs foaled in 2001 (which will turn 4 years old on 1 August 2005) are NOT permitted to be imported into Hong Kong.
3. Northern Hemisphere PPGs foaled in 2004 may be allowed to be imported after 1 January 2006, subject to stables availability and the individual stable strength limit, on the condition that they are not qualified to be entered to race until they are classified in the Griffin Class in the 2006/2007 season.)