ishot - Happy Valley Racecourse

During my last HK trip, I went to Happy Valley Racecourse on Wed evening to experience live horse racing. The excitement, thrill and actions are just unimaginable!!

From Happy Valley Stand, racegoers can have a last opportunity to look at the horses as they are led around the main Parade Ring (Paddock) to warm up for the race.

Can't see the horses from where you are?? No worries, there is a gigantic video screen in the middle of the lounge...

...and small video screens next to each table. So, there is no reason for you to miss out on the action!

Have a feeling that a horse will win? Proceed to the cashier to put your bets for the race. Minimum bet is HK$10 and in multiples of HK$10. Types of bet include: 1) Win : pick a single horse to finish in the first place 2) Place : pick a single horse to finish in the top three places 3) Quinella : pick two horses to finish in the top two places, in either order 4) ...etc (Refer to the betting guide that is available for free)

Betting ticket

In the middle of the racecourse, an enormous video screen displays the races in progress, as well as all racing forms, manners of betting, and other relevant details.

and the race begins!!