The season-opening race meeting will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse this Sunday. Spectacular on-course activities and games with prizes will also be on offer, while each racegoer will receive a free 2023/24 Racing Calendar (Available before 3.30pm and while stocks last at both Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses) upon admission.
The opening ceremony will take place in the Parade Ring at 11.25am. It will start with the traditional eye-dotting of the ceremonial lions, followed by the gong-striking ceremony performed by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. All jockeys will be in attendance to wish fans the very best for the coming season and an acrobatic show will provide a positive atmosphere.
Lee will later present the trophy to the winning connections of the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap, scheduled to run as Race 4 at 1.55pm.
Lucky gongs to represent well wishes for the new season will be set up at Sha Tin. Fans are welcome to strike the lucky gongs for a good start to the new season. Participants playing the “Season Opening Trivia” Beat Game in the Public Betting Hall will receive a special prize while stocks last. Live music and a themed food truck will be also available in the Public Betting Hall.
A series of unique and dazzling murals with the “Racing in HK City” theme, designed by local young artist Jacky Tao and his team, will feature at Sha Tin Racecourse.
For Sunday’s raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse, there will be a total estimated dividend of HK$28 million on offer. A Triple Trio jackpot will 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.
Meanwhile, the 5th Double Trio and Six Win Bonus jackpots will be each topped up with HK$1 million from the Operator Reserve and the estimated dividends could reach HK$6 million and HK$4 million, respectively, for a single HK$10 winning unit.
Sha Tin Racecourse will be open for admission at 10.25am on Sunday for a 10-race card, with the first race starting at 12.25pm.
Just like last season when horse racing was emerging from the pandemic years, John Lee will strike the lucky gong during the opening ceremony.
Lucky gongs will be set up for racegoers, who also will also receive free racing calendars upon admission.
