Horse racing is a well-known sport entertainment event in Hong Kong since 1841. It is later organized by the Hong Kong Jockey Club that founded in 1884. Horse racing is a legal gambling activity in Hong Kong. It usually starts from September until the following year of July. On average, there are races once to twice a week. Lots of locals in Hong Kong love to watch the horse races; betting and cheering for their favorite horse racers to win as they think the higher chances it wins, bigger chances they would receive more money by winning the bets. Tourists are typically amazed by how many people are into this sport entertainment.
During the racing season on race days, people would watch the race at home, listen to the radio review and racing guides so they can catch up with the race’s updates. Some would even be standing in the jockey club to watch the whole race or stand around so they can be the first to see the race on time and purchase bets right there.
Horse racing is so popular that it attracts more than hundreds of fans to bet. They can bet by purchasing in all jockey club locations in Hong Kong or via phone. There are lots of tourists would go enjoy horse racing experiences as well. Some fans would even go to the horse racecourse to see live horse racing on tracks in:
- Sha Tin, New Territories
- Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island
For super horse racing fans and people who love to enjoy the special experience of horse racing, they can enjoy on Wednesdays in Happy Valley, where they can watch live racing with music, food and drinks. Also, there are times where people can watch races of competitions with racers from around the world, for example:
- Hong Kong Derby
- Champion Days
- International races (Turf world championship)