Hong Kong
Horse Racing
In Hong Kong, the horse racing is fully run by
the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which provides racing entertainment and races for
charity.
The two major racecourses in Hong Kong are Happy
Valley and Sha Tin.
Happy Valley Racecourse
Established in 1846, Happy Valley racecourse is
situated at 2 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong.
Admission to the racecourse is HK$10.00.
Horse racing is the only legal form of gambling in
Hong Kong and it's taken very seriously. Races are even held at night, with
bright lights, and winnings for the right horse can be huge.
The horse racing season in Happy Valley is from
September to June, with meeting held on Wednesday evenings. Occasionally
meetings are held on Saturday or Sunday afternoons if the other racecourse
at Sha Tin is being repaired or preparing for an international meet.
Sha Tin Racecourse
Sha Tin racecourse is located in the New Territories
and is the location of several world renowned races. These include The Hong
Kong Cup, The Hong Kong Mile, The Hong Kong Vase and the Hong Kong Sprint.
Sha Tin racecourse can be reached on Kowloon Canton
Railway and by stopping at Racecourse Station. Telephone 2695-6223 for more
information.
Admission to the racecourse is HK$10.00. If you are
staying in Hong Kong as a tourist for less then 21 days, you can purchase a
member guest badge to visit the Member Stand. The racing season is from
September to June.
There are two 'Come Horse Racing Tours' organised by
the Hong Kong Tourism Board for overseas visitors staying in Hong Kong for
less than 21 days. This includes an admission badge and buffet meal inside
the Visitors' Box.
For more information on Sha Tin racecourse, visit their
website.
To visit the Happy Valley Racecourse website,
click here.
For more information on Hong Kong racing click
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