Experience the Intensity of HK's World-famous Attraction - Hong Kong Horseracing!
Hong Hong Horseracing updates:
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) said on Tuesday it has decided to host a night race meeting next Wednesday, May 14 at Happy Valley – to replace a meeting that had been originally scheduled for April 20.
The HKJC had cancelled the race meeting on Saturday, April 20. This was following a forecast of deteriorating weather prompted by the approach of Typhoon Neoguri.
The decision had annoyed punters as the weather on April 20 was generally fine. The typhoon was subsequently downgraded to a tropical storm about 3pm that day. Many race goers said the cancellation decision had been made too quickly. -May 7, 2008 updates
Started in December 1946 - The Hong Kong Horseracing has become one of the most popular Hong Kong attractions. It is talked about throughout the world and a highlight of the city. Whether you are looking for a day of recreation, or want to enjoy some heart-stopping action courtesy of the Hong Kong Jockey Club the Sha Tin or Happy Valley Racecourse is the place to go.
Immerse yourself in the live action, electric atmosphere and bustle of a huge crowd. Over 2 million race goers visit the two racecourses, Happy Valley and Shatin each year hoping to share in some of the richest purses in the world of world-class racing.
Millions of dollars are bet at every race meeting, both at the track and off-track in the Hong Kong Jockey Club's network of betting offices. The money on offer is serious enough to attract entries from around the world.
Here's how to get into the two racecourses in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Horseracing Happy Valley Racecourse. Situated in Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island. A remnant of Britain's Imperial influence on the city Hong Kong's first race course is an oasis of green in the midst of a high-rise metropolis. A 1.6km oval, the racetrack stadium can handle some 35,000 avid punters.
From Hong Kong International Airport, get on the Airport Express Trains. It will take around 24 minutes to reach the downtown Hong Kong MTR Station(HK$100). It operates almost 24 hrs from 5:50 am to 01:15 am daily at 12 minute intervals. From the Hong Kong MTR Station, walk through to the adjacent station - Central MTR Station and get on the Island Line trains going to Chai Wan. Get off at Causeway Bay Station (6 min / HK$5), exit through Exit A and walk for 10 minutes along Wong Nai Chung Road to the racecourse.
If you are coming from Shenzhen, China passing through Lo Wu, you should take the MTR Train to East Tsim Sha Tsui station (HK$34.8), following the 42 minute ride take a short walk to the adjacent MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station. Get on the MTR trains Tsuen Wan Line going to Central and get off at Admiralty MTR Station (4 min / HK$9). Board the Island Line trains going to Chai Wan. Get off at Causeway Bay Station (4 min / HK$4), exit through Exit A and walk 10 minutes along Wong Nai Chung Road to the racecourse.
Important: Happy Valley Racecourse is open on race days ONLY: 6pm - 10:30pm, Wednesday; 12:00pm - 6:00pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Hong Kong Horseracing: The Shatin Racecourse. Situated in Shatin, New Territories. Due to the overwhelming demand for horseracing, the building of the second racetrack stadium in Shatin was realized in 1980. It was conceived on a much more imposing scale than Happy Valley and the grandstand can accommodate around 75,000 spectators. This racecourse is mainly used for weekend racing activities.
From Hong Kong International Airport, board the KMB Bus
no. A41 to Shatin (40 min / HK$20). Board the Shatin MTR Station going to Lo Wu, wait and take the train that will pass through to the Racecourse Station (2 min / HK$6).
If you are coming from Shenzhen, China passing through Lo Wu, you should take the MTR Train to Shatin Racecourse (24 min / HK$20.3).
