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FWD Champions Day Ambassadors Bring Star Power to Group 1 Triple-header

10/04/2019 15:18

FWD Champions Day will be held on 28 April at Sha Tin Racecourse.  Sponsored by insurance brand FWD for the first year, the day features three Group 1 races offering a total of HK$58 million in prize money.

The internationally-acclaimed fixture features three Group 1 contests, the HK$24 million FWD Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2000m), the HK$18 million FWD Champions Mile (1600m) and the HK$16 million Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m).

The FWD Champions Day will be witnessed by renowned artists Chi Lam Cheung and Ali Lee, who will be at Sha Tin as FWD Champions Day Ambassadors to cheer on the runners, together with a spectacular line-up of on-course activities.

FWD Champions Day Ambassador Chi Lam Cheung
FWD Champions Day Ambassador Chi Lam Cheung
FWD Champions Day Ambassador Ali Lee
FWD Champions Day Ambassador Ali Lee

Join Mobile Photography Contest to win iPhone handsets
Racegoers may join the FWD Champions Day Mobile Photography Contest to win fabulous iPhone handsets as the top prizes.   Fans can capture their memorable moments at Sha Tin Racecourse and upload the photos to Instagram using hashtag #HKChampionsDay. 

Grand Prize (1 winner): iPhone XS Max, 256GB (Value: HK$10,799)
2nd Prize (1 winner): iPhone XS, 256GB (Value: HK$9,899)
3rd Prize (1 winner): iPhone X, 256GB (Value: HK$9,099)

Themed merchandise for sale
A brand new series of themed merchandise for FWD Champions Day will be available at Gift at Races souvenir shops at Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses on 28 April, while stocks last. 

Quilted Vest $468
Short-sleeved Polo $228
Baseball Cap $118
ZOKU Stainless Steel Thermal Bottle(18oz) $368
Sling Bag $298
Quilted Vest $468
Quilted Vest $468
Short-sleeved Polo $228
Short-sleeved Polo $228
Baseball Cap $118
Baseball Cap $118
ZOKU Stainless Steel Thermal Bottle(18oz) $368
ZOKU Stainless Steel Thermal Bottle(18oz) $368
Sling Bag $298
Sling Bag $298

International cuisine
An array of international cuisine will be available at MezzaOne for racegoers to savour:

Pan Fried Red Mullet Fillet, Orange – Saffron Clam Sauce, French Style $75
Italian Baked Yellow Zucchini stuffed with Cheese and Sausage $50
Italian Roasted Chicken Steak & Creamy Mushroom Fettuccine $55
Twin King Prawns with Rice Noodles in Tom Yum Soup $68
Traditional Irish Shepherd Pie $55

The first race will start at 12:45pm and admission to Sha Tin Racecourse will start at 10:45am. For enquiries, please call the HKJC Customer Hotline 1817 or visit www.hkjc.com.  Participants of the photography contest and all racegoers must be aged 18 or above.  Participants are to set the account to public viewing for a chance to take home one of the fabulous prizes. Please refer to promotional materials for terms and conditions of the photography contest.