23/02/2024
Simulcast and betting arrangements for Otaki‐Maori WFA Classic, Blue Diamond Stakes Day and Saudi Cup Day (Amendment)
HKJC Horse Race Betting Limited will broadcast a total of 12 oversea races in Hong Kong on Saturday, 24 February, including Otaki‐Maori WFA Classic from Otaki Racecourse in New Zealand, four races of Blue Diamond Stakes Day from Caulfield Racecourse in Australia, and seven races of Saudi Cup Day from King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Saudi Arabia. Bets will be accepted* for these races. For the races of Blue Diamond Stakes Day and Saudi Cup Day, double will be offered.
Two Double Trio pools will be offered for Saudi Cup Day. Jackpots of $89,213 and $138,440 are carried forward to its first and second Double Trio pool respectively.
For races of Blue Diamond Stakes Day, World Pool will be offered (Win, Place, Quinella, Quinella Place and Tierce) to ensure maximum liquidity for racing fans. World Pool will also be offered (Win, Place, Quinella, Quinella Place, Forecast and Tierce) for Saudi Cup Day.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast five meetings of the Australian Autumn Racing, including Blue Diamond Stakes Day (24 Feb), Australian Cup Day (30 Mar), Tancred Stakes Day (30 Mar), Doncaster Mile Day (6 Apr) and Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day (13 Apr).
For more details, please visit HKJC Australian Autumn Racing website: campaigns.hkjc.com/simulcast-aus-autumn-racing/
Race times and betting pools
The simulcast race of Otaki‐Maori WFA Classic is scheduled as S1-1, and are due to start at 12:15 pm on 24 February. The simulcast races of Blue Diamond Stakes Day are scheduled as S2-1 to S2-4, and are due to start at 12:40 pm on 24 February. The simulcast races of Saudi Cup Day are scheduled as S3-1 to S3-7, and are due to start at 9:20 pm on the same evening. Details of the post time and betting pools are:
Otaki‐Maori WFA Classic |
Race No. | Post Time (Hong Kong time) | Overseas race | Betting Pools |
S1-1 | 12:15 pm | Otaki‐Maori WFA Classic | Win Place Quinella Quinella Place Forecast Tierce Trio Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool |
- 6% Rebates will be offered for the pools of Win, Place, Quinella, and Quinella Place on losing bets placed on simulcast overseas races (excludes outbound commingling pools). Any ticket or betline with a total losing bet amount of HK$10,000 or above will be eligible to receive a rebate of 6% - Four Place dividends will be offered for overseas races with 21 or more declared starters at the commencement of selling - All Up as well as Cross Pool All Up betting cannot be mixed with S2, S3 simulcast overseas races and local races - The final betting pool arrangement is subject to the final announcement of the Club |
Blue Diamond Stakes Day |
Race No. | Post Time (Hong Kong time) | Overseas races | Betting Pools |
S2-1 | 12:40 pm | Futurity Stakes | Win Place Quinella Quinella Place Forecast Tierce Trio Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool | S2-1 to S2-4 |
S2-2 | 1:15 pm | Blue Diamond Stakes | 1st Double 2nd Double 3rd Double | S2-1 and S2-2 S2-2 and S2-3 S2-3 and S2-4 |
S2-3 | 1:55 pm | Oakleigh Plate |
S2-4 | 2:35 pm | Mannerism Stakes | Treble | S2-2 to S2-4 |
- 6% Rebates will be offered for the pools of Win, Place, Quinella, and Quinella Place on losing bets placed on simulcast overseas races (excludes outbound commingling pools). Any ticket or betline with a total losing bet amount of HK$10,000 or above will be eligible to receive a rebate of 6% - Four Place dividends will be offered for overseas races with 21 or more declared starters at the commencement of selling - All Up as well as Cross Pool All Up betting are available for S2-1 to S2-4, but cannot be mixed with S1, S3 simulcast overseas races and local races - The final betting pool arrangement is subject to the final announcement of the Club |
Saudi Cup Day |
Race No. | Post Time (Hong Kong time) | Overseas races | Betting Pools |
S3-1 | 9:20 pm | Saudi International Handicap | Win Place Quinella Quinella Place Forecast Tierce Trio Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool | S3-1 to S3-7 |
S3-2 | 10:00 pm | Saudi Derby |
S3-3 | 10:40 pm | Riyadh Dirt Sprint |
S3-4 | 11:25 pm | 1351 Turf Sprint | 1st Double Trio 2nd Double Trio | S3-2 and S3-3 S3-5 and S3-6 |
S3-5 | 12:10 am (25/2) | Neom Turf Cup | 1st Double 2nd Double 3rd Double 4th Double 5th Double 6th Double | S3-1 and S3-2 S3-2 and S3-3 S3-3 and S3-4 S3-4 and S3-5 S3-5 and S3-6 S3-6 and S3-7 |
S3-6 | 12:50 am (25/2) | Red Sea Turf Handicap |
S3-7 | 1:40 am (25/2) | Saudi Cup | Treble | S3-5 to S3-7 |
- 6% Rebates will be offered for the pools of Win, Place, Quinella, and Quinella Place on losing bets placed on simulcast overseas races (excludes outbound commingling pools). Any ticket or betline with a total losing bet amount of HK$10,000 or above will be eligible to receive a rebate of 6% - Four Place dividends will be offered for overseas races with 21 or more declared starters at the commencement of selling - All Up as well as Cross Pool All Up betting are available for S3-1 to S3-7, but cannot be mixed with S1, S2 simulcast overseas races and local races - Any jackpot generated from Double Trio in this meeting will be carried forward to Dubai World Cup Day on 30 March - The final betting pool arrangement is subject to the final announcement of the Club |
Broadcast arrangements
Simulcast races will be broadcast on TV and radio. Customers can also review the overseas races at www.racing.hkjc.com one hour after each race has finished.
Otaki‐Maori WFA Classic and Blue Diamond Stakes Day |
Time | Channels | Audio |
11:50 am until the end of S2-4 | TVB Ch85 | Cantonese/English |
i-CABLE CH18 |
now TV now668 & Ch630 |
Racing Touch^ & HKJC TV^ |
Off-Course Betting Branches# | Cantonese |
Live commentary eight minutes before each race | Commercial Radio AM864 |
Hong Kong Toolbar |
Saudi Cup Day |
Time | Channels | Audio |
8:55 pm until the end of S3-7 | TVB Ch85 | Cantonese/English |
i-CABLE CH18 |
now TV now668 & Ch630 |
Racing Touch^ & HKJC TV^ |
8:55 pm until the end of S3-4 | Off-Course Betting Branches# (except Cheung Chau & Mui Wo branches) | Cantonese |
Live commentary eight minutes before each race | Commercial Radio AM864 |
Hong Kong Toolbar |
¡§S1¡¨, ¡§S2¡¨ or ¡§S3¡¨ must be indicated for overseas race bets
Customers betting with cash or through Digital Channels** on overseas races should mark the ¡§S1 box¡¨, ¡§S2 box¡¨ or ¡§S3 box¡¨ and race number on the ticket or as required by the Digital Channels** interfaces. Those placing bets via Telebet should clearly indicate the overseas race and race number to the operators. Those using the 1886 Telebet Automated Services should input ¡§overseas race¡¨ and the race number, respectively.
If ¡§S1¡¨, ¡§S2¡¨ or ¡§S3¡¨ is not indicated as required, any bets placed will be accepted as bets for the corresponding local race.
Odds and starter information for overseas races
The odds and starter information for overseas races will be available at all OCBBs# and via Digital Channels**.
Ticket sales arrangement for the overseas races
Tickets for Otaki‐Maori WFA Classic and Blue Diamond Stakes will be available for sale from 12:00 noon on Friday, 23 February. Tickets for Saudi Cup Day will be available for sale from 3:00 pm on Saturday, 24 February. (Subject to further announcement by the Club)
Otaki‐Maori WFA Classic and Blue Diamond Stakes Day |
Date | OCBBs# | 1886 Telebet Automated Services and Digital Channels** | Telebet |
23/2 Fri | 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm | 12:00 noon to 6:15 am on the following day | 12:00 noon to 4:00 am on the following day |
24/2 Sat | 11:00 am to 11:30 pm | 7:30 am to start of S2-4 | 7:30 am to start of S2-4 |
Saudi Cup Day |
Date | OCBBs# | 1886 Telebet Automated Services and Digital Channels** | Telebet |
24/2 Sat | 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm | 3:00 pm to start of S3-7 | 3:00 pm to start of S3-7 |
* All customers must be aged 18 or above.
^ Login with betting account, press ¡¥Live Streaming¡¦ under Main Menu
# With exception of some OCBBs. For details, please visit https://is.hkjc.com/ocb/ocbbizhour_en.pdf.
** Digital Channels supporting the service ¡V Online Betting Service (eWin) bet.hkjc.com, Classic 3-in-1 and Racing Touch. For enquiries, please call 1818.
Media Enquiries
Roxane Mok
Assistant Public Affairs Manager
Tel: 2966 8353
Email: roxane.ws.mok@hkjc.org.hk
Ken Lee
Deputy Executive Manager, Public Affairs
Tel: 2966 7839
Email: ken.km.lee@hkjc.org.hk