Racing begins with off-track thrills

Try your luck at the Jockey Club's Season Opening race at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday to win a mega prize totaling HK$56 million up for grabs.

The special prize will be handed out on the day and at the Happy Valley's first fixture next Wednesday.

On both the days, there will be dividends worth HK$28 million on offer.

A Triple Trio jackpot will also be topped up with HK$11 million and the dividend is estimated to reach HK$18 million if there is only one single HK$10 winning unit.

Sha Tin Racecourse will open at 10.25am with the race starting at 12.25pm and the trophy presentation at 1.55pm.

Apart from live music and food truck at the public Betting Hall, race enthusiasts will also receive a free Racing Calendar .

The opening ceremony will feature a traditional eye-dotting of the ceremonial lions, followed by the gong-striking by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu.