18/3/2019
Happy Wednesday Gets Shamrocked this week
Happy Wednesday celebrates St. Paddy・s Day this Wednesday (20 March) (Photo 1). With tasty food and beverage, exciting races, music, fun games and awesome prizes to be won, Happy Valley Racecourse is the place to be for a night of lucky entertainment. Racegoers can get a flavor of an authentic Irish experience at trackside hotspots and can join a selfie game to be in for chance to win a pair of round-trip air tickets to Bangkok.
- Flying in from Ireland, Irish band DARGLE (Photo 2). hits the stage and keeps it pumping with an Irish twist on pop hits to keep you rocking the dance floor all night long; the band brings a repertoire consisting of traditional dance tunes, favourite Irish songs and a dash of contemporary material
- Post an awesomely Irish photo of you and your friends at the races and join the #HappyWednesdayHK Best Photo Contest for a chance to win a pair of round-trip flights to Bangkok, Thailand, courtesy of Hong Kong Airlines
- Get the Darty Party started at the dart boards with the purchase of a Guinness, to win a fabulously tall Guinness hat or other prizes
- Catch the racing action and celebrate the St. Paddy・s Day spirit with the Ireland Trophy
St. Paddy・s Bites & Brews
It wouldn・t be a proper St. Paddy・s Day without a drink of Guinness or Magners to ：cheers； the Luck of the Irish, together with delicious Irish treats from the Happy Wednesday trackside food booths. With every two pints of Magners purchased, customers will receive a pair of trendy green clover frames to complement an Irish look while quantities last.
| Chicken Pie (Photo 3) | $55 |
| Irish Lamb Stew (Photo 4) | $75 |
| Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Roll (Photo 5) | $60 |
| Baked Irish Potato Bites with Corned Beef and Cheese (Photo 6) | $58 |
Jennifer Palor & band will keep the entertainment flowing in adrenaline (Photo 7). The culinary treats, including Guinness Chocolate Cupcake (Photo 8), will ensure a night of Irish feasting.
The Gallery will be serving mouth-watering Irish dishes to pair with a hearty glass of Guinness. Gaelic-themed photo corners at The Gallery and Stable Bend Terrace will add to the festive fun. Use the promo code [GA1811] for online booking at The Gallery to receive a glass of Guinness for each customer, while quantities last.
Online reservations for restaurants can be made via www.bookingrc.hkjc.com. For enquiries please call 1817 or visit www.hkjc.com or the theme site https://happywednesday.hkjc.com/en/. All racegoers must be aged 18 or above.
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For media enquiries please contact:
Julia Tsang
Public Affairs Manager
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Tel: (852)2966 7254 Fax: (852)2890 2946
e-mail: julia.yk.tsang@hkjc.org.hk
www.hkjc.com
