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Celebrate Together – HKJC 140th Anniversary Raceday at Sha Tin this Sunday Triple Trio to offer HK$13 million in dividend estimated

18/10/2024 15:38

HKJC 140th Anniversary Raceday will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday (20 October)
HKJC 140th Anniversary Raceday will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday (20 October)

This year marks the 140th anniversary of The Hong Kong Jockey Club. To kick off the “With You. Then. Now. Always” campaign, we are inviting you to celebrate at Sha Tin Racecourse with us on Sunday (20 October). A Triple Trio jackpot at the meeting will be topped up with HK$8 million with the dividend estimated to reach HK$13 million if there is only one single HK$10 winning unit. Moreover, entrants to both Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses before 3.30pm will receive a designated 140th Anniversary Ballpoint Pen, while stocks last.

140th Anniversary Ballpoint Pen
140th Anniversary Ballpoint Pen

Triple Trio Selling hours
All betting pools for Sunday’s race meeting will go on sale from 12:00 noon tomorrow (19 October). Bets can be placed via Off-Course Betting Branches#, Telebet and through Digital Channels*. Triple Trio betting is available for Races 4, 5 and 6 on 20 October. The selling time for the Triple Trio will stop just before Race 4.


On Sunday, admission to Sha Tin and Happy Valley commences at 10.45am for the 10-race fixture, while the first race kicks off at 12.45pm. Highlights of the day include the Class 2 HKJC 140th Anniversary Cup Handicap (1600m) as Race 5 and the G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) as Race 7. The Premier Bowl brings together a collection of the city’s elite sprinters, including California Spangle, Ka Ying Rising and Invincible Sage, adding to the excitement of the race.


Racegoers can also look forward to a line-up of catering offers and engaging on-course entertainment activities at Sha Tin. Highlights include:


–   Ten selected local dishes are available for only HK$10^ at Sha Tin, available while stock lasts
–   Popular music band ‘Pandora’ will perform live at Sha Tin to pump up the crowd
–   Racegoers create their very own AI-generated avatar for a personalised “Thank You” card at the on-site kiosks

Ten selected local dishes are available for only HK$10
Ten selected local dishes are available for only HK$10
Popular music band ‘Pandora’
Popular music band ‘Pandora’


There is also a Sha Tin Racecourse Delights quiz to win prizes on the 140th Anniversary Raceday, with additional winning spots opened to celebrate the Anniversary. The first 1,400 participants who submitted the correct answer in accordance with instruction will get a ‘Love Racing’ pin gift box^. More details, please visit the event theme site.


The Club has come a long way since its founding as a racing and members club. Over the past 140 years, its partnership with the community has thrived thanks to a unique integrated business model through which racing and wagering generate tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong. The Club – under the banner “With You. Then. Now. Always.” – has organised a series of celebratory initiatives to mark this milestone and recognise Hong Kong people’s contribution to its purpose of acting continuously for the betterment of society.


#With exception of some OCBBs. For details, please visit https://is.hkjc.com/ocb/ocbbizhour_en.pdf


*Digital Channels include Online Betting Service (eWin) bet.hkjc.com, Classic 3-in-1 and the Racing Touch App


^Terms and conditions apply.


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