Horseracing

Horseracing is Hong Kong's favourite sport. From September to June/July, on most Wednesday evenings and weekends, hoofs pounding down the stretch can be heard at the two glittering racetracks: Happy Valley on Hong Kong Island and Sha Tin in the New Territories. Don't miss the prestigious international horse races like the Hong Kong Derby, the Queen Elizabeth II Cup and the Hong Kong International Races when world-class horses and jockeys fly into Hong Kong to compete for the world's richest purses. Check the Hong Kong Jockey Club's website for the latest horseracing information. It's always a great day at the races, so why not join a Come Horseracing Tour.

Now recognised as the 'Turf World Championships', the Hong Kong International Races is one of the most important fixtures for the world's leading horses, jockeys, trainers and owners. The racing take place at the Sha Tin racecourse, where top horses will compete in four International Group One races, including 'The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup' (2000m), 'The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile' (1600m), 'The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Vase' (2400m) and 'The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint' (1200m).The combined prize money amounts to HK$62m (approx. US$7.98m). These four races attract tens of thousands of international race fans to Sha Tin.

See you in Hong Kong for the 2012 event!

Date: December 2012 (exact date to be announced)
Venue: Sha Tin Racecourse
Website: www.hkjc.com

For information on more exciting sporting events taking place in Hong Kong, please visit our Event calendar.