The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast for betting six races from the Arima Kinen Day meeting at Nakayama Racecourse, Japan, on Sunday, 24 December. (first race 11:55 a.m.)

The Japanese racing season comes to an exciting conclusion this Sunday with the running of the Arima Kinen (G1 2500m for 3yo+). Since its inaugural running in 1956, the Arima Kinen has assumed status as the most important race in Japan, where the top older horses, male and female, cross swords with the best of the three-year-old generation. With a huge attendance and overwhelming interest guaranteed, the winter showpiece has the highest betting turnover among major races worldwide.

The six races to be simulcast from Japan are :

S1-1 11:55 am 3yo and up allowance (1200m Dirt)

S1-2 12:25 pm Christmas Rose Stakes (1200m Turf)

S1-3 1:00 pm Goodluck Handicap (2500m Turf)

S1-4 1:35 pm 2017 Farewell Stakes (1200m Dirt)

S1-5 2:25 pm Arima Kinen (G1 2500m Turf)

S1-6 3:05 pm Christmas Cup (1200m Turf)

Final declarations with barrier draws for the six Arima Kinen Day races will be available on the evening of Saturday, 23 December at the Jockey Club’s website.

Arima Kinen entries