Attachment - On-course activities for Chinese New Year Raceday
Chinese New Year Raceday will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Monday, 30 January, the third day of the lunar New Year. An array of amazing on-course performances and activities will entertain the public and enhance the festive mood.
Photo 1 / Photo 2HK$100 million mega prize to celebrate Chinese New Year
A total of HK$100 million will be on offer to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. An estimated HK$18 million will await the holder of a single HK$10 winning unit for the Triple Trio at the race meeting on the third day of the Chinese New Year (30 January) as the prize pool will be topped up from the Triple Trio Jackpot Reserve. The Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool Jackpot will also be topped up with $2 million.
Meanwhile, the estimated First Division Prize Fund for the Mark Six Chinese New Year Snowball Draw, which will be held on the fifth day of Chinese New Year (1 February), may reach HK$80 million. Tickets for the Snowball Draw will start selling on Wednesday 25 January.
Free door gift and instant win card to win a pure gold Mini-Ingot Gift Pack
Each racegoer entering Sha Tin Racecourse on 30 January will receive a lucky ball pen and an instant win card# (until the start of Race 6, while stocks last) offering a chance to win a pure gold Mini-Ingot Gift Pack from Luk Fook Jewellery. There are 1,800 prizes to be won, with a total value of over HK$570,000.
# Trade Promotion Competition Licence Nos.: 48121-2
Photo 3 / Photo 4Celebrities to star in spectacular opening ceremony
The day will begin with a live variety extravaganza at 11:00am in the Parade Ring, led by lion dancing to summon good fortune. Veteran Hong Kong singer Frances Yip and Bennett Pang will perform their all-time favourites and popular CNY tunes. Feng shui master Mak Ling Ling will share her lucky tips, while jockeys will wish fans good fortune and prosperity for the New Year.
Photo 5 / Photo 6 / Photo 7Highlight races of the CNY Raceday
On the track there will be 11 races, with the first starting at 12:30pm. Highlights on the turf will be the first two Group races for the Year of the Rooster, the Stewards’ Cup (Group 1, 1600m) and the Centenary Sprint Cup (G2, 1200m), together with the Class One Chinese New Year Cup (1400m).
Photo 8Boost your luck at the feng shui fortune display
Come and visit the Feng Shui Avenue designed by Master Mak Ling Ling to bring blessings for a prosperous year. Inspired by the Year of Rooster theme, the Avenue is decorated with a farmhouse, a golden chicken and eggs with symbolic meanings of wealth and a good life.
Mak will also share her lucky tips to racegoers during designated time slots at the Tipster Forum.
Start the year with gourmet dishes
Mezza One at Sha Tin Racecourse will be offering eight festive dishes, while stocks last, featuring the best and freshest ingredients to guarantee a fabulous start to the year.
Baked OX Tongue & Pork Tongue with Fried Rice / HK $55Braised Sarcodon & Pork Trotters with Black Pepper Sauce, served with Rice / HK $88
Steamed Chicken stuffed with Shrimp Mousse, served with Rice / HK $78
Chicken Meat Ball 4 ways - Lotus Seed, Cordyceps Flowers, Red Date, Mushroom, served with Rice / HK $68
Deep-fried Minced Chicken & Mushrooms Parcel, served with Rice / HK $68
Pot of Fortune, served with Steamed Rice / HK $108
Braised Chicken with Yellow Wine in Clay Pot, served with Rice / HK $88
Deep-fried Chicken Wings stuffed with Glutinous Rice, Thousand Years Egg & Pickled Ginger / HK $55
Unique range of CNY-themed collectibles
There will be a CNY-themed merchandise bazaar offering a selection of limited edition items carrying the stylish calligraphy of cross media artist Simon Ma, blending the Chinese character “horse” with a traditional lucky symbol. These delightful gifts will be available at Sha Tin Racecourse on 30 January, while stocks last.
Red Packet (Set of 10pcs)(Yellow / Fuchsia) / HK$59
Unisex Scarf
(Orange & Navy/Red & Black ) / HK $388
Money Clip / HK $128
Charms Bracelet / HK $328
Necklace
(Clear Crystal / Emerald Green Crystal ） / HK $268
Leather Wallet
(Burgundy / Taupe) / HK $298
Free admission for tourists
Sha Tin Racecourse will open to the public at 10:30 am on the CNY Raceday. Visitors to Hong Kong will be able to enter the Public Enclosure free of charge on presentation of a valid travel document.
Free shuttle bus service from Wong Tai Sin Temple to Sha Tin Racecourse
From 10:15am onwards, free shuttle buses to the racecourse will be provided from Wong Tai Sin Temple, the most popular venue for New Year worshippers.
Date: / Monday, 30 JanuaryTime: / 10:15 am – 2:45 pm
Pick-up Points: / Ching Tak Street, Wong Tai Sin (MTR Station Exit D2)
Please refer to promotional materials and terms & conditions for details. For enquiries, please call the HKJC Customer Service Hotline 1817 or visit www.hkjc.com. All racegoers must be 18 or above.