The following changes will be applicable for track work and barrier trials during the December period.

1.         HKIR Track Work Timetable – The attached HKIR track work timetable will become operational on Saturday, 30th November and remain effective until Sunday, 8th December inclusive.

Please note the following points:
(1) The track opens at 4:45am
(2) The large & small track closes for harrowing at 6:15am
(3) The bridle path, large & small track closes at 8:30am
(4) The Riverside Gallop, Olympics Equine Pool and Trotting Rings close at 8:30am from 30th Nov to 8 Dec, except on Tuesday 3rd Dec
(5) Barrier trials (3rd Dec) on the All Weather Track commence 8:15am (gate closes at 8:00am), only 1200M start will be offered (restricted to max. 3 batches)
(6) No Sha Tin barrier trials on 5th & 6th Dec
(7) Monday & Thursday stalls tests (2nd and 5th Dec) will be held at 7:30am
(8) 1800M Jump-outs opens between 7:00am to 8:00am:
Mon, 2nd Dec restricted to horses entered for R/M Wed, 4th Dec, HKIR runners (quota not included) & intended runners for R/M Sun, 8th Dec
Thur, 5th Dec restricted to horses entered for R/M Sun, 8th Dec, HKIR runners (quota not included)
(9) RTTC horses will not be admitted for grass works at the 1800M Jump-outs on 2nd & 5th Dec
(10) Afternoon gate practice and education inside the trotting ring paddock will not be available on Fri, 6th Dec

2.         Grass Gallops – Local horses entered for any of the International Races can gallop twice on the grass track accompanied by one additional horse from Friday, 29th November until Saturday, 7th December inclusive. The grass track will be open between 6:00am – 7:00am, booking is required.

3.         December Grass Trials – The December Turf Trials will be held on Tuesday, 17th December.