Happy Valley Racecourse will get in on the BMW Hong Kong Derby excitement with its Prelude to Derby party on Wednesday, 13 March, to gear up for the thrills of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series finale at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, 17 March.

Happy Valley Racecourse will get in on the BMW Hong Kong Derby excitement with its Prelude to Derby party on Wednesday, 13 March.

Plenty of fun activities will complement the thrilling on-track action, including a photo contest offering the winners a pair of round-trip ticket.

Beer Garden Derby Fun

• BMW for a pose: strike a fabulous pose beside the bold BMW M5 and get up to speed on the BMW Hong Kong Derby
• Snap and share: join Happy Wednesday’s Best Photo Contest #HappyWednesdayHK for a chance to win a pair of round-trip flights to Chengdu, China, courtesy of Hong Kong Airlines
• Prize grab: follow Happy Wednesday’s Facebook and keep an eye out for the Derby game for a chance to win BMW Motorsport water bottles
• Drink chill: purchase Guinness beer to join a game of darts for a chance to win a Guinness hat or other prizes
• Music and dance: resident band Carnivale will enhance the party vibe for racing fans
• Trackside bites: celebrate St. Paddy’s Day early by having delicious trackside eats, which go great with Guinness.

Chill out at racecourse dining venues

A live band featuring songstress Jennifer Palor will entertain with popular hits at adrenaline and international dishes will be served, along with the deliciously crafted mocktail, Blue Lightning.

International dishes will be served.

The Gallery and Stable Bend Terrace will have interactive racing games. Use the promo code [GA1810] for online booking at The Gallery to receive a special mocktail for each customer, while quantities last.

Online reservations for restaurants can be made via www.bookingrc.hkjc.com. For enquiries please call 1817 or visit www.hkjc.com  or the theme site https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/en/.  All racegoers must be aged 18 or above.