Horse Racing
Season 2019/2020
2019 Dec
LONGINES HKIR will be held Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse

05/12/2019 17:28

Sha Tin Racecourse will host one of world racing’s most celebrated events – the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races – on Sunday, 8 December. Come and experience the truly world-class on-course action on turf.

After Race 2, all jockeys participating in the four Group 1 races will greet racing fans in the Parade Ring to raise the curtain on this year’s International Races. The four International Group 1 races worth a total purse of HK$93 million will be run on the turf track in the following order:

Race 4 (1:40pm) – LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m, prize money HK$20 million)
Race 5 (2:20pm) –  LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m, prize money HK$20 million)
Race 7 (3:30pm) –  LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m, prize money HK$25 million)
Race 8 (4:10pm) – LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (2000m, prize money HK$28 million)

A range of exclusive LONGINES HKIR themed merchandise, including jacket, vest, polo shirt and accessories, is available now at the Gift at Races online shop https://giftatraces.com/en/. Merchandise items will also be on offer at designated sales counters and Gift at Races souvenir shops at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday.

Standing Horse Plush HK$198 Silk Tie HK$198
Pacsafe Backpack HK$898 350ml Vacuum Insulated Bottle HK$198
Pacsafe Cross Body Bag HK$598 Ceramic Mug HK$98
Puffer Jacket HK$598 Stainless Steel Straw Set HK$168
Quilted Vest HK$498 Airpods Case HK$138
Short-sleeve Polo HK$298 Strap Keychain HK$98
Baseball Cap HK$168 Smartphone Wireless Charger HK$188
Metal Ball Pen HK$128    

A range of international cuisines will be presented at Mezza One to delight the palates of racegoers.

Baked Cheese Macaroni with Smoked Chicken HK$50
Oxtail Potjie HK$60
Instant Noodles tossed with Middle Chicken Wings in Sweet Sauce HK$48
Unagi Don HK$78
Hand Pulled Pork Burger with Coleslaw and Grilled Onion, Potatoes Wedges HK$70
Banger and Mash HK$50
Roasted Chicken Roulade stuffed with Escargots and Mushroom, Roasted New Potatoes and Garlic Gravy HK$75

All visitors with valid travel documents or passports may enjoy free entry to the public stands at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin Racecourse on 8 December (except areas with additional entrance fees).

Admission to the racecourse for the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races will start at 10:30 am.  Race 1 is at 12:00 noon. There will be no door gift for racegoers on 8 December. 

For enquiries, please call the HKJC’s Customer Hotline 1817 or visit event theme site. All racegoers must be aged 18 or above.

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