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401HR-WM COME HORSERACING TOUR (September 2012 – July 2013)

Duration: Approximately 7 hours (day races) and 5 hours (night races)
Pick-up time and points will be given at the time of reservation.

Races are held on most Wednesday evening, Saturday / Sunday afternoon.
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PICK UP POINT	HAPPY VALLEY		SHATIN
Race 1 Start Time	13:00 or 13:15	19:15 or 19:30	13:00 or 13:15	19:15 or 19:30
Pick up point - Kowloon side
Kowloon Hotel	11:00	17:25	11:05	17:35
Holiday Inn Golden Mile	11:10	17:35	11:15	17:45
Royal Garden Hotel	11:15	17:45	11:20	17:50
Pick up point - Hong Kong side
City Garden Hotel	11:15	17:45	10:25	16:55
South Pacific Hotel	11:25	17:55	10:35	17:05
Renaissance Harbour View	11:35	18:05	10:45	17:15
J.W. Marriott	11:45	18:15	10:55	17:25

The pageantry and excitement of world-class thoroughbred racing comes alive each season at The Hong Kong Jockey Club. Not only does it thrills most of Hong Kong's highly demanding residents by providing first-class entertainment, it also is a key sightseeing program for visiting dignitaries and tourists. International stars, local heroes and a formidable line up of professional talent bring the best of racing entertainment to the Happy Valley and Sha Tin Racecourses from September to July.

Happy Valley Racecourse

Hong Kong's first official race meet was held at Happy Valley in December 1846. Since then the Hong Kong cityscape has grown up around the track, making Happy Valley one of the few in-city racecourses world-wide. During racing season, fans enjoy the popular mid-week night racing and on weekends, an exciting afternoon of racing entertainment.

Sha Tin Racecourse

Sha Tin Racecourse, with its Penfold Park complex, is situated in the country park ambience of the New Territories. Opened in 1978 as a world-class racetrack, it hosts today several international status races and attracts star racing competitors from around the world.

	CLASSIC TOUR (With International buffet)
	Round-trip transfer by air-conditioned coach
	Unlimited House wines, house beer, orange juice, standard pouring brand and soft drinks throughout the race meeting
	Welcome pack with a HK$30 betting voucher
	HKJC official racing programme
	Guided tour to the parade ring and winning post
	Betting orientation
	Discount at the Hong Kong Jockey Club's gift shop
	General admission to the Members' Enclosures

	The tour will leave earlier in order to avoid traffic congestion.
	Cancellations, refund and transfer of badges are not permitted.

Tariff for Special Race Meetings

Date	Racing	Price (HK$)
8th September, 2012	The First Race Meeting of the Season	960
1st October, 2012	National Day Cup	960
14th October, 2012	Ladies' Purses Day	1,030
9th December, 2012	Hong Kong Int'l Races (Visitors' Box)	1,480
1st January, 2013	New Year Race Meeting	960
12th February, 2013	Chinese New Year Cup	1,090
17th March, 2013	Hong Kong Derby	1,090
28th April, 2013	Audemars Piguet QEII Cup	1,090
5th May, 2013	BMW Champion's Mile	1,030
10th July, 2013	Final Race Meeting of the Season	1,030

Important Notes:

The Come Horseracing Tour is restricted to tourists who

	(1) Are aged 18 or above;
	(2) Hold a valid overseas passports.

Please present and bring along passport upon registration and during the tour. The Hong Kong Jockey Club reserves the right to request for identification anytime.

Participants must present proof of passport and payment receipt to the tour guide for admission badge.

Tour fee is non-refundable. Transfer of badges are not permitted if the participant withdraw from the tour.

Schedules and timetables are subject to changes without prior notice.

Dress code: Smart casual (singlets, shorts and flip-flops should not be worn). Visitors entering the racing boxes should not wear blue jeans, T-shirts, tracksuits, singlets, shorts, overalls, sport shoes and flip-flops. Visitors not complying with the dress code will be refused admission to the boxes.

Visitors are asked to refrain from using flash when taking photographs of horses at the racecourses.

401HR-WM COME HORSERACING TOUR

Adult

HK$ 860 (valid until July 2013)