The Honourable Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor GBM GBS, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, officially opens the 2021/22 racing season by striking the ceremonial gong at today’s opening ceremony.
HKSAR Chief Executive, The Honourable Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor GBM GBS and HKJC Chairman Mr. Philip Chen officiate the eye-dotting ceremony, getting the new season off to a flying start.
HKSAR Chief Executive, The Honourable Mrs. Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor GBM GBS; HKJC Chairman Philip Chen; CEO Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Stewards pose for a group photo at the opening ceremony.
Jockeys join officiating guests for a group photo at the Opening Ceremony and wish fans the very best for the new season.
A spectacular lion dance performance is staged at the opening ceremony.
Fans arriving at the Season Opening receive a complimentary 2021/2022 Racing Calendar to usher in the new season.
Lucky gongs are set up at the racecourse for racegoers to strike for good fortune in the new season.