Hong Kong’s Season Opening race meeting will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse this Sunday, 2 September. To usher in the new season, mega prizes totalling HK$50 million could be won. Spectacular on-course activities, a game with prizes and a new range of merchandise will also be on offer. Each racegoer will receive a free 2018/19 Racing Calendar* as a door gift upon admission.

$50 million mega prize to celebrate the start of season

A total of $50 million in prizes will be up for grabs to celebrate the start of the season. For the season’s opening day this Sunday, a total of $30 million in prize money will be on offer. The Triple Trio will be topped up, with an estimated payout of $18 million should there be only one single $10 winning unit. The last race of the Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool will carry a $1 million jackpot. In addition, jackpots will be carried forward to the 1st Double Trio and Six Win Bonus, bumping up the estimated payouts of the two pools to $7 million and $4 million, respectively, for a single $10 winning unit.

For the season’s first night meeting next Wednesday, up to $20 million in total prize money will be up for grabs. The Triple Trio will be topped up, with an estimated payout of $18 million for a single $10 winning unit. The last leg of the Triple Trio and the last race of the Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool will also carry a $1 million jackpot each.

A spectacular line-up of on-course events

The opening ceremony will take place in the Parade Ring at 12:00 noon. It will start with the traditional eye-dotting of the ceremonial lions, followed by the gong-striking ceremony performed by HKSAR Chief Executive, the Hon Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor. Jockeys will also be in attendance to wish fans the very best for the coming season.

Mrs Lam will later present the trophy to the winning connections of the HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup, scheduled to be run as Race 3 at 2pm.A series of gong sculptures created by the Club’s farriers will be exhibited at Sha Tin Racecourse. In addition, gong formation sets representing good wishes of luck will be set up on the day. Fans can strike the lucky gongs at Sha Tin Racecourse for an auspicious start to the new season.

Attendees can upload their photos of the Season Opening occasion to Instagram with the hashtag #SeasonOpening for a chance to take home fabulous prizes. The top 50 nominated for “Best Photo” will each be awarded a gong-themed horse plush. Two winners of “Best Photo” will win an iPhone X, 256GB valued at HK$9,880 each.

New range of merchandise available for sale

A new range of products, including the gong-themed Start of Season Plush and the “Ric Tse Legography x Hong Kong Racecourse” Series coffee mug and magnet, are available for purchase on the Season Opening meeting at “Gift at Races” souvenir shops and Themed Merchandise Sales Counters at both racecourses, with prices from $58 and up.

Sha Tin Racecourse will open for admission at 11:00 am on Sunday, 2 September for a 10-race card, with the first race starting at 1:00 pm.

Free Shuttle Bus to Happy Valley Racecourse

On the day, racegoers wishing to watch the exciting races via the big screen at Happy Valley Racecourse can take advantage of a free shuttle bus service to Happy Valley from 10:30am to 12:45pm. The boarding point is Exit D, Kowloon Tong MTR station.

Senior Zone at Farrier on 2 offers comfortable seats at Happy Valley Racecourse. Seats for the free shuttle buses and at Senior Zone are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Please refer to terms and conditions for event details. All racegoers and customers must be aged 18 or above.

* Available while stocks last at both Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses