The 2025 National Day Raceday will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Wednesday, 1 October, in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Free admission to the Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourse Public Enclosures^ is on offer. National Day Raceday offers a thrilling programme of world-class horse racing, live music and entertainment.

Sha Tin Racecourse opens for admission at 11am with the first of 10 races scheduled for 1pm, where the day’s highlight is the HK$4.2 million G3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m), carded as Race 7. Pan Yundong, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will officiate at the Opening Ceremony. The Honourable Chan Kwok-ki Eric, GBS, IDSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Li Shuguang, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will present the National Day Cup trophy.

An estimated HK$12 million in prizes up for grabs
To celebrate National Day, the Club will offer a total of HK$7 million in jackpots from the reserve pools. The Triple Trio pool will be topped up with HK$5 million from the Jackpot Reserve, and the dividend is estimated to reach HK$10 million if there is only one single HK$10 winning unit. Topping up from the Jackpot Reserve and the Operator Reserve, jackpots of HK$0.5 million and HK$1.5 million will be allocated to the Quartet and First 4 Merged Pool for Race 7 – G3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m) and Race 10, respectively. @

All betting pools for National Day Raceday will go on sale from noon on Tuesday, 30 September.

Top performances at Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony begins in Sha Tin’s Parade Ring at 11.45am with stunning cultural and artistic performances. The Chengdu dance group HOMIES will perform a street dance which incorporates the traditional Chinese face-changing art, offering a fantastical visual experience. Also, renowned national tenor Zhang Yingxi is returning to Sha Tin to lead the singing of the national anthem.

Live music performances
Ramon Lo and Ryan Lau, from the TV singing show “Midlife, Sing & Shine!” and Yumi Chung and Windy Zhan from “Stars Academy” will perform beloved classics onstage underneath Mezza One at Sha Tin.

Tourist privileges
Visiting tourists who come to the ‘Tourist Zone’ at Sha Tin can enjoy a free visit to ‘360 Experience Zone’. By joining the ‘Sha Tin Racecourse F&B and Guided Tour Package’ *, you will be guided by a professional and interactive tour of Sha Tin; all participants will also receive an exclusive mini horse plush.

Sha Tin Racecourse Delights prize pool increased
Sha Tin Racecourse Delights is proud to offer prizes for all to enjoy, with prize quota increased to 760. The first 760 participants who submit correct answers in accordance at 4.15pm on Wednesday, 1 October will receive a designated Abalone Treasures Lucky Bag. #

Dining discounts
A variety of classic snacks will be available at the Public Betting Hall Kiosk 2 in Sha Tin. Special offers are also on offer at the Public Betting Hall Kiosk 6, buy two pints of designated San Miguel beer to enjoy a free cup of San Miguel Cerveza Blanca Wheat Beer Gelato or San Miguel Cerveza Negra Dark Lager Gelato. Limited to 200 cups, while stock lasts.

Sha Tin Racecourse Pak Sing Restaurant and Champion Circle offer designated set menus at 76% of their original price, please visit event theme site for more details.

All racegoers and customers must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away. Please refer to promotional materials, terms and conditions for details. Photos are for reference only and may be different from the actual appearance and colour. 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 event theme site.

^Excluding fee-charging venues.
@ Information is for reference only and does not constitute any advice.  Subject to the Horse Race Betting Rules.

*Terms and conditions apply for the “Sha Tin Racecourse F&B and Guided Tour Package”. Visit event reservation site for more details.

# Terms and conditions apply. Visit Sha Tin Racecourse Delights site for more details.