401HR-WM COME HORSERACING TOUR (September 2009 – July 2010)
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$30 betting voucher
HKJC official racing programme
Guided tour to the parade ring and winning post
Betting orientation
Discount at the Hong Kong Jockey Club's gift shop
General admission to the Members' Enclosures
The tour will leave earlier in order to avoid traffic congestion.
Cancellations, refund and transfer of badges are not permitted.
Tariff for Special Race Meetings
Date
Racing
Price (HK$)
13th September, 2009
The First Race Meeting of the Season
860
1st October, 2009
National Day Cup
860
11th October, 2009
Ladies' Purses Day
860
13th December, 2009
HK Int'l Races (Visitors' Box)
1,260
1st January, 2010
New Year Race Meeting
860
16th Februrary, 2010
Chinese New Year Cup
900
14th March, 2010
Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby
900
25th April, 2010
Audemars Piguet QEII Cup
960
11th July, 2010
Final Sha Tin Race Meeting of the Season
900
14th July, 2010
Final Happy Valley Race Meeting of the Season
900
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.
