Okay gentlemen, before we go too far off track I admit my phrasing was misleading.
For the sake of a correct discription I cite what is written in ICAO DOC 8168 PANS - OPS Vol. II - Part VI, chapter 1:
The criteria contained in this part are related to right turns holding patterns. If no operational considerations prevail, right turns holding patterns should be established. For left turns holding patterns, the corresponding entry and holding procedures are symmetrical with respect to the inbound holding track.
Hope that helps.