Chinese New Year Raceday has always been one of Hong Kong's most popular racing events, bringing families and friends together in festive celebration. With the Year of the Monkey just around the corner, the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Chief Executive Officer, Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, hosted a press conference today (13 January), together with Executive Director of Racing Business and Operations Anthony Kelly and Executive Director of Customer and Marketing Richard Cheung, to announce the spectacular on-course activities at Sha Tin Racecourse on Wednesday 10 February, the third day of the Chinese New Year.
The day will start with a grand opening show featuring Cantopop singing stars Adam Cheng and Aaron Kwok. There will be a CNY-themed merchandise bazaar, offering a selection of limited edition items, while a fortune display designed by feng shui master Mak Ling Ling will be set up on the forecourt. All racegoers will receive a lucky ball pen and an instant win card# upon admission to the racecourse (while stocks last), offering them a chance to win a 24K gold plated ornament. Over HK$730,000 worth of ornaments will be up for grabs.
Also attending today’s press conference was renowned local artist, Simon Ma, who has again joined forces with the Club to create a special horse sculpture, which is the key visual for this year’s CNY promotion. During the press conference he explained how the sculpture seeks to capture the excitement of a racehorse in motion.
$80 million in payouts to celebrate Chinese New Year
The Year of the Monkey will be celebrated with an estimated $80 million in payouts to lucky winners of the Triple Trio, Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool and Mark Six Chinese New Year Snowball Draw.
An estimated $28 million will await the holder of a single $10 winning unit for the Triple Trio at the CNY race meeting on the third day of Chinese New Year (Wednesday 10 February) thanks to top ups from the Triple Trio Reserve. A total jackpot of $2 million will also be allocated to the Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool on the same day. The jackpot will be split between the first leg of the Triple Trio (Race 5) and the last race (Race 11), with each carrying $1 million.
A further $50 million is expected to be up for grabs for a single first prize winner in the Mark Six Chinese New Year Snowball Draw on the fourth day of Chinese New Year, Thursday 11 February. Start selling for the Mark Six Chinese New Year Snowball Draw commences on Thursday 4 February.
Free admission for visitors
Meanwhile, out on the track, the highlight of the 11-card day will be the Chinese New Year Cup. Sha Tin Racecourse will open to the public at 10:30 am on CNY Raceday, with the first race starting at 12:30 pm. Visitors to Hong Kong will be able to enter the Public Enclosure free of charge on showing a valid travel document.
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Chinese New Year Raceday
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Wednesday 10 February
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Venue:
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Sha Tin Racecourse
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10:30 am – Gates open for public admission
11:00 am – Opening Variety Show
12:30-5:50 pm – Races 1 - 11
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- Free gift of lucky ball pen for all racegoers on admission
- Instant win card# offering the chance to win a 24K gold plated ornament
- Fortune display created under the guidance of famous feng shui master Mak Ling Ling
- Stylish CNY-themed merchandise on offer
- Triple Trio dividend of HK$28 million
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Admission Fee:
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$10 (Public Enclosure)
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Enquiries:
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Customer Hotline 1817 or visit www.hkjc.com
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Remarks:
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Racegoers must be aged 18 or above
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# Trade Promotion Competition Licence Nos.: 46533-4
Attachment - On-course activities for Chinese New Year Raceday
Chinese New Year Raceday will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Wednesday 10 February, the
third day of the lunar New Year. An array of amazing on-course performances and activities will
be available to entertain the public and enhance the festive mood.(Photo 1, 2)
$80 million in payouts to celebrate Chinese New Year
Total payouts of $80 million will be on offer to celebrate the Year of the Monkey, with an
estimated $30 million up for grabs on Chinese New Year Raceday and a further $50 million for a
single first prize winner in the Mark Six Chinese New Year Snowball Draw on the fourth day of
Chinese New Year (Thursday 11 February).
An estimated $28 million will await the holder of a single $10 winning unit for the Triple Trio at
the CNY race meeting on the third day of the Chinese New Year (Wednesday 10 February), as
the prize pool will be topped up from the Triple Trio Reserve. A total jackpot of $2 million will
also be allocated to the Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool on the same day. The jackpot will be split
between the first leg of the Triple Trio (Race 5) and the last race (Race 11), with each carrying $1
million.
Free door gift and instant win card to win a gold-plated ornament
Each racegoer entering Sha Tin Racecourse on 10 February will receive a lucky ball pen and an
instant win card# (until the start of Race 6, while stocks last) offering a chance to win a 24K gold
plated ornament worth HK$1,220, sponsored by Love Knots. There are 600 ornaments to be
won, with a total value of over HK$730,000. (Photo 3 , 4)
# Trade Promotion Competition Licence Nos.: 46533-4
Celebrities to star in spectacular opening ceremony
The day will begin with a live variety extravaganza at 11:00 am in the Parade Ring, led by lion
dancing to summon good fortune. Movie Star Aaron Kwok will make an appearance, giving out
lai see and tickets to his latest movie "The Monkey King II". This will be followed by TV star
cum singer Adam Cheng performing his all-time favourites and popular CNY tunes. Feng shui
master Mak Ling Ling will share her lucky tips, and jockeys will wish fans good fortune and
prosperity for the New Year. (Photo 5 ,6, 7)
Chinese New Year Cup
On the track there will be 11 races, with the first starting at 12:30 pm. A much-anticipated
highlight will be the Chinese New Year Cup, a Class One race on turf over 1400 metres, offering
total prize money of HK$2.4 million. (Photo 8 )
Boost your luck at the feng shui fortune display
Racegoers can try to enrich their festive fortune by visiting Master Mak Ling Ling's feng shui
fortune display at the Public Forecourt. The display is inspired by the famous Chinese "Monkey
King" character from Chinese fiction. Mak will also share her lucky racing tips during
designated time slots at the Tipster Forum.
Be dazzled by Love Knots' gold ornaments
Gold is never more welcome than at Chinese New Year! Stylish 24K gold plated ornaments
from Love Knots will be on sale at special booths at the Concourse and 1/F Public Betting Hall.
Start the year with gourmet dishes
Mezza One at Sha Tin Racecourse will be offering eight festive dishes, while stocks last,
featuring the best and freshest ingredients to guarantee a fabulous start to the year.
| Deep-fried Dumplings stuffed with Black Truffle, Mixed Mushrooms and Vegetables, served with Black Truffle Dip |
$55 |
| Deep-fried Scallop & Banana Fritter |
$55 |
| Pot of Fortune, served with Rice |
$105 |
| Roasted Chicken Roll stuffed with Red Date & Chestnut, served with Rice |
$88 |
| Korean Tossed Noodles with Fungus, Kimchi & Assorted Vegetables |
$68 |
| Braised Pork Trotters & Lion’s Mane Mushroom, served with Rice |
$78 |
| Stir-fried Shrimps & Crab Meat with Japanese Bean Curd, served with Rice |
$88 |
| Grilled US Pork Chop with Lime & Kiwi Gravy |
$88 |
Unique range of CNY-themed collectibles
In celebration of the Year of the Monkey, the Club will offer a unique range of limited edition
merchandise featuring renowned designer Dorophy Tang's festive CNY icon, which is inspired
by horse racing gear. CNY-themed merchandise items will be available at Sha Tin Racecourse on
10 February, while stocks last.
| Cross Body Leather Wallet |
$538 |
| Leather Card Holder |
$298 |
| Leather Long Wallet |
$438 |
| Leather Short Wallet |
$398 |
| Cushion Set of 2 |
$298 |
| Coaster Set of 6 |
$198 |
| Deluxe Lucky Bag |
$398 |
| Lucky Bag |
$298 |
Free admission for visitors
Sha Tin Racecourse will open to the public at 10:30 am on the CNY Raceday. Visitors to Hong
Kong will be able to enter the Public Enclosure free of charge on presentation of a valid travel
document.
Free shuttle bus service from Wong Tai Sin Temple to Sha Tin Racecourse
From 10:15 am onwards, free shuttle buses to the racecourse will be provided from Wong Tai Sin
Temple, the most popular venue for New Year worshippers.
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Wednesday 10 February |
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10:15 am – 2:45 pm |
| Pick-up Points: |
Ching Tak Street, Wong Tai Sin (MTR Station Exit D2) |
Please refer to promotional materials and terms & conditions for details.
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