HKJC Horse Race Betting Limited will simulcast three races of Champions Challenge Day from Turffontein Racecourse in South Africa on Saturday 5 May 2018. On the same evening, it will also simulcast six races of 2000 Guineas Day from Newmarket Racecourse in Great Britain. Bets will be accepted* for these overseas races.
The tickets sales for Champions Challenge Day and 2000 Guineas Day will be available from 12:00 noon on Friday 4 May (subject to further announcement by the Club).
Race times and betting pools
Champions Challenge Day will start at 9:00 pm on 5 May and these overseas races will be scheduled as S1-1 to S1-3. 2000 Guineas Day is due to start at 9:20 pm on 5 May and these overseas races will be scheduled as S2-1 to S2-6. Details of the post time and betting pools are:
Champions Challenge Day |
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Race No. |
Post Time (HK time) |
Overseas races | Betting Pools |
S1-1 | 9:00 pm | S A Derby | Win Place Quinella Quinella Place Tierce Trio Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool |
S1-2 | 9:35 pm | Computaform Sprint | |
S1-3 | 10:15 pm | Champions Challenge | |
– All Up as well as Cross Pool All Up betting is not available between S1 and S2 overseas races, and these bets cannot be combined with bets on local races – Rebates are not available on bets placed on overseas races – The final betting pool arrangement is subject to the final announcement of the Club |
2000 Guineas Day |
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Race No. |
Post Time (HK time) |
Overseas races | Betting Pools |
S2-1 | 9:20 pm | Palace House Stakes | Win Place Quinella Quinella Place Tierce Trio Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool Double Trio: S2-3 and S2-4 Treble: S2-4 to S2-6 |
S2-2 | 9:55 pm | Jockey Club Stakes | |
S2-3 | 10:35 pm | 2000 Guineas Stakes | |
S2-4 | 11:10 pm | 3yo 81-100 Handicap | |
S2-5 | 11:45 pm | Newmarket Stakes | |
S2-6 | 12:20 am | 3yo 86-105 Handicap | |
– All Up as well as Cross Pool All Up betting is not available between S1 and S2 overseas races, and these bets cannot be combined with bets on local races – Rebates are not available on bets placed on overseas races – If there is no winner for the Double Trio, the jackpot generated will be carried forward to the Poule d’Essai des Poulains Day on 13 May 2018 – The final betting pool arrangement is subject to the final announcement of the Club |
Broadcast arrangements
Simulcast races will be broadcast on TV and radio, as well as at Off-Course Betting Branches (OCBBs). Customers can also review the overseas races at www.hkjcracing.com one hour after the running of the race.
Champions Challenge Day |
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Time |
Channels |
Audio |
8:45 pm until the end of S1-3 |
TVB J2 Channel |
Cantonese/English |
Cable TV Channels 18 & |
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now TV Channels now668 & 630 |
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Racing Touch^ |
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UTV C+ Channel |
Cantonese |
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Off-Course Betting Branches |
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Live commentary 8 minutes before each race |
Commercial Radio AM864 |
Cantonese |
Hong Kong Toolbar |
2000 Guineas Day |
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Time |
Channels |
Audio |
8:45 pm until the end of S2-6 |
TVB J2 Channel |
Cantonese/English |
Cable TV Channels 18 & |
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now TV Channels now668 & 630 |
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Racing Touch^ |
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UTV C+ Channel |
Cantonese |
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8:45 pm until the end of S2-4 |
Off-Course Betting Branches |
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Live commentary 8 minutes before each race |
Commercial Radio AM864 |
Cantonese |
Hong Kong Toolbar |
‘S1’ or ‘S2’ must be indicated for overseas race bets
Customers betting with cash or through Interactive Services** on overseas races should mark the ‘S1 box’ or ‘S2 box’ and race number of the overseas race on the ticket or as required by the Interactive Services interfaces. Those placing bets via Telebet should clearly indicate the overseas race and race number to the operators. Those using the 1886 Telebet Automated Services should input ‘overseas race’ and the race number respectively.
If ‘S1’, ‘S2’ or ‘Overseas race’ is not indicated as required, any bets placed will be accepted as bets for the corresponding local race.
Odds and starter information for overseas races
The odds and starter information for overseas races will be available at all OCBBs, via Interactive Services, and on the Odds and Information Hotline 1835888.
Ticket Sales Arrangement for the Overseas Races
Ticket sales for Champions Challenge Day and 2000 Guineas Day will be available from 12:00 noon on Friday (4 May). Selling hours# for the overseas races are:
OCBBs# |
Telebet and 1886 Telebet Automated Services |
Interactive Services** |
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Champions Challenge Day |
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4/5 Fri |
12:00 nn to |
12:00 nn to 6:15 am |
12:00 nn to 6:15 am |
5/5 Sat |
12:00 nn to |
7:30 am to |
7:30 am to |
2000 Guineas Day |
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4/5 Fri |
12:00 nn to |
12:00 nn to 6:15 am |
12:00 nn to 6:15 am |
5/5 Sat |
12:00 nn to |
7:30 am to |
7:30 am to |
* All customers must be aged 18 and above
** Interactive Services supporting the service – Online Betting Service (eWin) www.hkjcracing.com , Mobile Betting Service, Mango devices and MangoPRO betting app. For enquiries, please call 1818.
# Some OCBBs close earlier while business hours of other betting channels may change. Please visit www.hkjc.com for updated information.