The Season Opening race meeting at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday (6 September) promises to bring good fortune to all comers (Photo 1). To usher in the new season, mega prizes totalling $75 million will be on offer for the season opening day meeting and the first night meeting (Photo 2). Each racegoer will each receive a free 2015/16 Racing Calendar* and an Instant Win Card# offering the chance to win one of the 24K gold-plated ornaments up for grabs, each one worth $1,330. The ornaments are worth over HK$300,000 (Photos 3, 4).
$75 Million Mega Prize for Start of Season
Mega Prizes totalling $75 million will be on offer for the season opening day meeting and the first night meeting. For the Start of Season race meeting on 6 September, the total prizes will reach $45 million. They include an estimated payout of $38 million and $6 million for the Triple Trio and the first Double Trio respectively if there is only one single $10 winning unit, as well as a $1 million jackpot for the last race of Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool.
On 9 September’s first night meeting, up to $30 million in total will be available for grabs. The prizes include an estimated dividend of $20 million for the Triple Trio, $4 million for the second Double Trio and $5 million for Six Up Six Win bonus for a $10 winning unit, as well as a $1 million jackpot for the last race of Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool.
The opening ceremony will take place in the Parade Ring ahead of the races. It will start with the traditional eye-dotting of the ceremonial lions, followed by the gong-striking ceremony. Jockeys will also be in attendance to wish fans the very best for the coming season (Photo 5).
Mini-gongs will be set up near the racecourse main entrances for racegoers seeking some good fortune over the coming season. Fans may also visit a lucky formation installed in the Public Forecourt.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club strives to promote and support local creativity with arts development. In order to nurture talented local designers, a cross-discipline collaborative project ‘Riding High in Style’ has been launched by The Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council which aims at recruiting themed innovative design ideas on horses and horse racing. The products include household, decorative and gift items. The winning pieces will be produced as limited edition items and sold at Sha Tin Racecourse’s Gift at Races outlets, from the 6 September Season Opening race meeting onwards (Photo 6).
An eye-catching range of tote bags, scarves, key chains and magnets with prices from HK$50 illustrating the spectacular racecourses at Sha Tin and Happy Valley, specially-created by renowned Japanese artist Kiyoko Yamaguchi, will also be on sale at Gift at Races stores and selected locations while stocks last (Photo 7).
There will be 10 races on the card for the 6 September meeting and the day’s feature race is the HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup. Please refer to terms and conditions for event details. For enquiries, please call the HKJC's Customer Hotline 1817 or visit www.hkjc.com. All racegoers must be aged 18 or above.
* Available while stocks last at both Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses
# Trade Promotion Competition Licence No: 45753-4
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The Season Opening race meeting at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday (6 September) promises to bring good fortune to all comers.
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To usher in the new season, mega prizes totalling $75 million will be on offer for the season opening day meeting and the first night meeting.
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Each racegoer will each receive a free 2015/16 Racing Calendar* and an Instant Win Card# offering the chance to win one of the 24K gold-plated ornaments up for grabs, each one worth $1,330. The ornaments are worth over HK$300,000.
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The opening ceremony will take place in the Parade Ring ahead of the races. It will start with the traditional eye-dotting of the ceremonial lions, followed by the gong-striking ceremony performed by the officiating guest. Jockeys will also be in attendance to wish fans the very best for the coming season.
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Photo 6:
The winning pieces of the cross-discipline collaborative project ��Riding High in Style�� will be produced as limited edition items and sold at Sha Tin Racecourse��s Gift at Races outlets, from the 6 September Season Opening race meeting onwards.
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Photo 7:
An eye-catching range of tote bags, scarves, key chains and magnets with prices from HK$50 illustrating the spectacular racecourses at Sha Tin and Happy Valley, specially-created by renowned Japanese artist Kiyoko Yamaguchi, will also be on sale at Gift at Races stores and selected locations while stocks last.
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