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Simulcast and betting arrangements for Champions Challenge Day and 2000 Guineas Day

03/05/2018 17:35

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

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

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

Time

Channels

Audio

8:45 pm until the end of S1-3

TVB J2 Channel

Cantonese/English

Cable TV Channels 18 &
HD 603

now TV Channels now668 & 630

Racing Touch^

UTV C+ Channel

Cantonese

Off-Course Betting Branches

Live commentary 8 minutes before each race

Commercial Radio AM864

Cantonese

Hong Kong Toolbar

 

2000 Guineas Day

Time

Channels

Audio

8:45 pm until the end of S2-6

TVB J2 Channel

Cantonese/English

Cable TV Channels 18 &
HD 603

now TV Channels now668 & 630

Racing Touch^

UTV C+ Channel

Cantonese

8:45 pm until the end of S2-4

Off-Course Betting Branches
(Except Cheung Chau & Mui Wo branches)

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**

Champions Challenge Day

4/5
Fri

12:00 nn to
11:00 pm

12:00 nn to 6:15 am
on the following day

12:00 nn to 6:15 am
on the following day

5/5
Sat

12:00 nn to
start of S1-3

7:30 am to
start of S1-3

7:30 am to
start of S1-3

2000 Guineas Day

4/5
Fri

12:00 nn to
11:00 pm

12:00 nn to 6:15 am
on the following day

12:00 nn to 6:15 am
on the following day

5/5
Sat

12:00 nn to
start of S2-4

7:30 am to
start of S2-6

7:30 am to
start of S2-6

* 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.