1. The Yan Chai Trophy, which has been programmed to be run at Sha Tin on Sunday 8th October 2017, has been renamed the Yan Chai 50th Anniversary Trophy.

2. The Wayfoong Centenary Bowl has been programmed to be run on Wednesday 18th October 2017, a night meeting at Happy Valley.

3. The Hong Kong Country Club Challenge Cup has been programmed to be run on Sunday 29th October 2017, a day meeting at Happy Valley.

4. The American Club Challenge Cup has been programmed to be run on Wednesday 8th November 2017, a night meeting at Happy Valley.

5. The Japan Racing Association Trophy has been programmed to be run on Wednesday 15th November 2017, a night meeting at Happy Valley.

The details of the races will be published after the closing of entries.