The 2026 Year of the Horse Raceday, one of the keynote events of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Thursday, 19 February (the third day of Chinese New Year). A festive programme of feature races and themed activities will be held to welcome in the Year of the Horse together with racing fans and raceday tourists.

Racecourse entrants will receive a designated Windmill Fortune Pen before 3.30pm, or while stocks last, whichever occurs first.* Sha Tin Racecourse racegoers can scan the designated QR code on the package of the Pen or other designated QR codes onsite, to enter the lucky draw, which offers a total of 1,888 prizes, including Selected Year of the Horse Collectible Art Pieces by the Xu Beihong Art Committee.^

The day will kick off with a Variety Show featuring pop diva Kelly Chen, as well as golden trio FAMA x Mak Ling-ling.@ Similarly to all race meetings throughout the season, visitors to Hong Kong, upon showing a valid travel document, can enter the Public Enclosure of both racecourses free of charge.# The HK$3.12 million Class 2 Year of the Horse Cup Handicap (1600m) is the feature contest of the day’s 11-race programme.

Additionally, to usher in the Year of the Horse, The Hong Kong Jockey Club will offer a total of HK$238 million in prizes during the Chinese New Year, including a grand jackpot to mark the Year of the Horse Raceday.+ %

Join the lucky draw by scanning the QR Code on your Windmill Fortune Pen
The 11-race programme commences at 12.30pm. Gates at both racecourses open at 10.30am. All Sha Tin and Happy Valley entrants will receive a designated Windmill Fortune Pen* before 3.30pm, or while stocks last, whichever occurs first.* Sha Tin Racecourse entrants can participate in the “Sha Tin Racecourse Delights presents Year of the Horse Raceday Golden Lucky Draw”^ by scanning the QR code on the Windmill Fortune Pen or other designated QR codes onsite.

Star-Studded Year of the Horse Variety Show
A star-studded Year of the Horse Variety Show@ is to be held at 11am in Sha Tin’s Parade Ring. Pop diva Kelly Chen will perform a selection of her hit songs, before golden trio FAMA x Mak Ling-ling join in to spread festive cheer and New Year good fortune. Lion dancers will provide further auspicious energy, while jockeys will extend their New Year blessings.

Music and film superstar Aaron Kwok makes debut appearance at Sha Tin racecourse as “The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse Ambassador” to share festive blessings
Music and film superstar Aaron Kwok will make his debut appearance at Sha Tin racecourse to share festive blessings with racegoers as “The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse Ambassador” at the Year of the Horse Raceday.

“As the Year of the Horse Ambassador, I feel a strong sense of mission,” Kwok said. “I hope to send my blessings to everyone and deliver well wishes for a joyous and prosperous New Year!”

HK$238 million Year of the Horse Mega Prizes
With accumulated jackpot and top-ups, a grand jackpot of an estimated total of HK$38 million will be offered for the Year of the Horse Raceday.

A jackpot of HK$15 million has been accumulated for the Triple Trio and the dividend for a single HK$10 winning unit could reach an estimated HK$28 million.

Additionally, topped up from the Operator Reserve, a jackpot of HK$1 million will be offered for the first Double Trio, and the dividend for a single HK$10 winning unit could reach an estimated HK$6 million.

Topped up from the Operator Reserve and the Jackpot Reserve, a jackpot total of HK$4 million will be offered to the Quartet and First 4 Merged Pool for Race 1 (HK$1 million), Race 8 (HK$1 million) and Race 11 (HK$2 million).

Following the race meeting, there will be the largest ever Mark Six Snowball draw to be held on 21 February, the fifth day of the Chinese New Year. The First Division Prize Fund for the Year of the Horse Snowball draw is estimated to reach HK$200 million.

Details on the day’s entertainment and culinary offerings:

• The “Sha Tin Racecourse Delights presents Year of the Horse Raceday Golden Lucky Draw” offers a total of 1,888 prizes, including Selected Year of the Horse Collectible Art Pieces by the Xu Beihong Art Committee. The grand prize winner will receive a designated 999 gold ornament weighing approximately 50g. Entrants can participate in the Lucky Draw by scanning the QR code on the designated door gift – a Windmill Fortune Pen – or other designated QR codes onsite and completing registration by 3.30pm while onsite at Sha Tin.^


• Racegoers can find festive photo spots at Sha Tin’s Public Entrance and Forecourt, which feature two striking four-metre-high Harmonious horse sculptures captured in a dynamic pose – running side by side, complemented by windmill arrays, festive peach blossoms and New Year-themed installations and decorations. The Hong Kong Jockey Club will join the International Chinese New Year Night Parade on the first day of the Year of the Horse, in sending heartfelt blessings as we welcome the new year. After the Parade, the float goes on display at the Year of the Horse Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse. The God of Fortune will also roam the hotspots at Sha Tin.


• A delightful selection of New Year culinary delights will be offered at Sha Tin’s Public Betting Hall Kiosk 2.


• Racegoers may register underneath Mezza One to participate in the Year of the Horse Fortune Draw to receive New Year’s auspicious messages and instantly create a personalised Fai Chun. 


• A free shuttle bus service from Che Kung Temple (near Tai Wai MTR Station Exit A), Wong Tai Sin MTR Station (near Exit D2) and Lam Tsuen (Lam Tsuen Wishing Square Public Transport Interchange) to Sha Tin Racecourse will be provided on 19 February. For the shuttle bus schedule at each location, please visit the event theme site.


• A range of Year of the Horse themed merchandise, including the “Year of the Horse” Limited Edition 999.9 Gold Note, is available at “Gift at Races” shops. Products are available while stocks last. 


• Champions Connection and Hong Kong’s first-ever iconic four-storey racing landmark Genso, located at Grandstand II in Sha Tin, offer visitors an immersive digital experience and culinary delights.


• Visiting tourists can enjoy exclusive offers with the “Sha Tin Racecourse F&B and Guided Tour Package”, in which tourists will be guided by a racing professional for an interactive tour of Sha Tin.


• Gift at Races debuts its collaboration with cdf Foodie Dim Sum, a cultural and creative brand under China Duty Free Group to launch the limited-edition “Horse-ly Blessed” gift set, which includes a pony plush and a blind box of Dim Sum & Friends plush pendants, bringing blessings to all. The set will be available for purchase from 14 February  at selected DUTY ZERO by cdf stores at Hong Kong International Airport, as well as Gift at Races locations at Sha Tin Racecourse. The set artfully merges the unique charm of Eastern and Western cultures with the playful spirit of horse racing tourism, offering travelers and local racing enthusiasts a delightful surprise and a truly collectible experience.>

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Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away. Photos are for reference only and may differ from the actual appearance and colour of the items. Please refer to promotional materials, terms and conditions for details. Details of activities and offers may change from time to time without notice or compensation. The decision of HKJC shall be final. For enquiries, please call HKJC’s Customer Hotline 1817 or visit the event theme site.

+ All horse race bets and lotteries entries are subject to the Horse Race Betting Rules of HKJC Horse Race Betting Limited and the Lotteries Rules of HKJC Lotteries Limited (collectively, the “Rules”), respectively.  The Rules will be amended from time to time and the latest version is available on the website of The Hong Kong Jockey Club. This promotional publication is for reference only and does not constitute any advice, and in the event of any inconsistency with the Rules, the Rules shall prevail.

% All customers must be aged 18 and above.

# Only applicable to visitors aged 18 or above who hold a valid travel document or passport for entry to Hong Kong.

* Distributed until 3.30pm or while stock lasts. Pen colours are distributed at random; no returns or exchanges will be allowed.

^ Trade Promotion Competition Licence No.: 61089-90 (Applicable to Lucky Draw Only). The Lucky Draw is only applicable to participants who complete the specified registration by 3.30pm on 19 February at Sha Tin Racecourse. This event is subject to Terms and Conditions. For more details, please visit the event theme site. Photos are for reference only and may be different from the actual appearance and colour.

@ Special crowd management arrangements will be implemented at Sha Tin Racecourse. For details, please refer to the event theme site. Opinions of guest hosts are for reference only, and do not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club.

> Products are available while stocks last. The illustration photo is for reference only and may differ from the actual appearance and colour of the items.