The Season Opening race meeting (photo 1) will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Saturday (3 September). To usher in the new season, mega prizes totalling HK$39 million (photo 2) will be on offer for the season opening day meeting and the first night meeting. Spectacular on-course activities will be lined up and a brand new range of merchandise will be on offer. Each racegoer will receive a free 2016/17 Racing Calendar* (photo 3) as door gift upon admission.
$39 million in prizes for the start of season
For the start of season day meeting on 3 September, the total prizes will be $20 million. The Triple Trio jackpot will be topped up to $11 million, with the payout estimated to reach $18 million if there is a single $10 winning unit. The Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool will be topped up with a two-million-dollar jackpot.
For the first night race meeting on 7 September, the total prizes will be $19 million. The Triple Trio jackpot will be topped up to $11 million, with the winner of a single $10 winning unit expected to take home a dividend of up to $18 million. A jackpot of one million dollars will also be allocated to the Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool.
The day kicks off with the gong-striking opening ceremony
The opening ceremony will take place at the Parade Ring, starting with the ceremonial lions dance, followed by the traditional gong-striking ceremony. All Jockeys will be in attendance to wish fans the very best for the coming season. Fans may also visit a lucky formation installed at the Public Forecourt. Mini-gongs will be set up near the racecourse main entrances for racegoers to enhance their good fortune in the new season.
Scroll painting by renowned artist Lee Chi Ching
Horse racing has long been an important pastime for Hong Kong people and is one of the most distinctive features of Hong Kong culture. Renowned artist Lee Chi Ching has created a 13.5-foot long “Racing Season Opening” water colour scroll painting depicting scenes of fans and all walks of life enjoying a day out at the races. The scroll painting will be displayed at 1/F Grandstand II, Sha Tin Racecourse on 3 September. A full range of merchandise items adopting the image of the painting will be available for sale as well.
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Tote Bag
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HK $ 58
(redeem at HK $28 upon purchasing any merchandise item at Gift at Races)
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HK $98
(set of 3 items)
(photo 4)
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Paper fan
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HK $ 68
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Postcard set of 4
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HK $ 58
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New range of merchandise available for sale
The all new Hero Sprinters Series travel accessories collection is designed based on the racing silks of our outstanding sprinters — Aerovelocity, Lucky Bubbles, Not Listenin’tome, and Peniaphobia. The collection includes children’s ponchos, foldable umbrellas, 2-in-1 neck rests and luggage straps with colourful and trendy patterns to brighten up every journey.
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Kid's Poncho (photo 5)
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HK $178
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Foldable Umbrella (photo 6)
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HK $198
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2-in-1 Neck Rest (photo 7)
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HK $198
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Luggage Strap (photo 8)
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HK $108
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A collectable Horse of the Year Limited Edition Pin Set (set of 10) (photo 9) will also be available on the day at a price of HK $688. The design of the pins is based on the silks of 10 Hong Kong hero horses, Bullish Luck, Vengeance of Rain, Good Ba Ba, Viva Pataca, Sacred Kingdom, Ambitious Dragon, Military Attack, Designs On Rome, Able Friend and Werther. Only limited quantity of 100 sets are available.
Racegoers can upload their photos capturing the Season Opening raceday to Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #ShatinRacecourse and #GoRacingHK to receive a mini gong as free gift, while stocks last. There will be a 10-race card on Saturday, 3 September. The day’s feature race is the HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup. Admission to the racecourses will start at 11am and the first race will be run at 1pm.
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 until start of Race 5 at both Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses, while stocks last.
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