401HR-WM COME HORSERACING TOUR (September 2008 – July 2009)
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.
PICK UP POINT
HAPPY VALLEY
SHATIN
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
Nathan Hotel
10:45
17:10
10:50
17:20
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$30 betting voucher
HKJC official racing programme
Guided tour to the parade ring and winning post
Betting orientation
Discount at the Hong Kong Jockey Club's gift shop
General admission to the Members' Enclosures
The tour will leave earlier in order to avoid traffic congestion.
Cancellations, refund and transfer of badges are not permitted.
Tariff for Special Race Meetings
Date
Racing
Price (HK$)
15th September, 2008
The First Racing Meeting
860
1st October, 2008
National Day Cup
860
12nd October, 2008
Ladies' Purses Day
860
14th December, 2008
HK Int'l Races (Visitors' Box)
1,260
1st January, 2009
New Year Meeting
860
28th January, 2009
Chinese New Year Cup
900
22nd March, 2009
Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby
900
26th April, 2009
Audemars Piguet QEII Cup
960
1st July, 2009
The Last Race Meeting
900
Important Notes:
The horseracing tour is restricted to bona-fide tourists who
(1) Are aged 18 or above;
(2) Hold 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 from the tour guide for admission badge.
Tour fee is non-refundable should participants wish to withdraw from the tour. Admission badge is non-transferable.
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.
