This Wednesday, 6 December, the world’s top jockeys will gather to battle it out in what is always an epic tussle in the 20th edition of the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship at Happy Valley Racecourse.

A spectacular pyrotechnics display and activities will ensure that fans are in for a night of racing excitement and party fun aplenty. Fans who vote for their favourite International Jockey stand the chance to win a Samsung 55” The Frame UHD Smart TV (retail price: HK$29,880).

Beer Garden the place to be:

• The international cheering party will rouse the crowd throughout the night at the ever-popular Happy Valley Beer Garden where fans can enjoy a trackside view of the racing action as well as the chance to have a fun-filled night of party fun
• See an amazing pyrotechnics display during the Opening Ceremony after Race 3, when the 12 participating jockeys will greet the fans
• Join “Vote For Your Favourite International Jockey”, with a Samsung 55″ The Frame UHD Smart TV (retail price: HK$29,880) offered as the grand prize
• Join ‘This is a #HappyWednesdayHK moment’, contest with gorgeous ambassadors for a chance to win a pair of Los Angeles round-trip flights from Hong Kong Airlines
• Enjoy a live performance from renowned singer Jennifer Palor & the band
• Be spoiled with a wide selection of culinary treats at trackside International Food Booths, with specialty dishes including France-Escargots Pie with Mashed Potatoes & Cheese (1 pc) (HK$48), Hong Kong-Stuffed Chicken Wings with Glutinous Rice (2 pcs) (HK$45),US-American Corn Dogs (2 pcs) (HK$48), South Africa-Peri Peri Chicken Drumsticks (2 pcs) (HK$50), UK-Baked English Breakfast (Diced Sausage, Bacon, Baked Beans and Scrambled Egg) in Filo Pastry (HK$58), Australia-Deep Fried Australian Beef Patties with Egg (2 pcs), served with Potato Wedges (HK$68)

The Gallery and adrenaline will also host vibrant parties when two IJC-themed cocktails Jubilance (HK$80) and G1 Championship (HK$62), and gourmet treats will get the venue into a victorious mood.  For Gallery booking, use the promo code [GA1706] to receive a complimentary glass of the cocktail “Jubilance” (valued at HK$80) for each person in the booking, while stocks last. For reservations, please call the 24-hour booking hotline 1817.

Nine races have been scheduled for the evening. The opening race will start at 6:30 pm.   The four-leg LONGINES IJC will comprise races 4, 5, 7 and 8.  The trophy presentation will be held on the turf immediately after the completion of the final leg.

For event terms and conditions, please refer to the event theme site.  All racegoers must be aged 18 or above.