Hong Kong Horse Racing
Horse racing is a huge passion for the people in Hong Kong. Many foreigners who travel to Hong Kong recommend it even for budget travelers. The atmosphere, especially on the weekend, is supposed to be frantic.
The Horse Racing in Hong Kong only runs from September to June. They race twice weekly and alternate racing tracks each time. Sometimes they race at the ‘Shatin’ raceway in the ‘New Territories’ or the ‘Happy Valley’ raceway near ‘Wan Chai’.
‘Happy Valley’ racecourse is by far the better of the two locations. It’s a brand new track that is much larger than the older ‘Shatin’ Race course.
It’s also closer to the city and hosts quite a party on Wednesday Nights. The beer on tap is half priced on Wednesdays and they also have Chinese to English translators there who are happy to explain how to place a bet and who the favorites are.
Some people travel to Hong Kong Just for the Horse Racing. Travel Asia from North to South and gambling of any kind is very popular. But the people in Hong Kong really love their horse racing.
Just watch their faces as the horses come past the finish line. Some are more excited than any person you’ve seen in your life while the man next to him looks ready to put a pistol to his head.
Take the Horse Racing Tour at the Hong Kong Jockey Club and you’ll see a very entertaining side of Hong Kong and its passionate people.
Courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism Board
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