About the Author

Declaration of Interest

The compiler of this research wishes to declare that Mr. Kan has strong ties with both worldwide horse racing and the IT industry. In addition to his interest in the IT industry described above, Mr. Kan also has the following horse racing interests:

Hong Kong Racing Interests

• Race Meeting Steward, Hong Kong Jockey Club
• Panel Member, Voting Members Panel, Hong Kong Jockey Club
• Voting Member, Hong Kong Jockey Club
• Syndicate Member, Hong Kong Golf Club Racing Syndicate

Racehorse Ownership in Hong Kong

The following is a list of racehorses previously or presently owned by Mr. Kan:

• Computer Tech
• Che Sera Sera – Hong Kong Derby Winner 1996
• Desert Fox – Irish Derby Third 1998 and Hong Kong Jockey Club Shatin Trophy winner 1999
• Comme D'Habitude
• Sea Pearl, with the Hong Kong Golf Club Racing Syndicate
• Sea Coral, with the Hong Kong Golf Club Racing Syndicate
• Timber Trader – S.A. Derby Winner 2002, to arrive Hong Kong in August 2002 under 2002/2003 Horse Import Permit

International Racing Interests

• Registered Racehorse Owner, The Turf Club, Ireland