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Happy Valley Racecourse

Happy Valley Racecourse is a horse-racing track in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. It opened in 1845, at Wong Nai Chung Rd.

History of Happy Valley Racecourse

1845 – Happy Valley Racecourse was opened in 1845 and managed by a non-profit charitable organization to provide entertainment and social activity in Wan Chai District, Hong Kong.

1846 –150 years ago, British military officers built the first course, while the first races were held on December 17th and 18th of 1846.

1918 – A temporary grandstand collapsed on February 26, 1918, knocking over hot food stalls that set bamboo matting ablaze, resulting in 590 deaths.

1940s – Racing was halted during the Japanese occupation and did not resume until after liberation, and the city recovered in 1947. Since then, horse racing has continued to be one of the core entertainments of Hong Kong people.

1973 – Another major development came when the Club introduced night racing at Happy Valley in 1973. The floodlit inaugural event on October 17 was an instant success and paved the way for regular night races on Wednesdays.

Name Origins of A "Happy Valley"

Ironically, the racetrack is situated on a reclaimed marshland formerly utilized for farms and cemeteries. Many people died due to malaria and were buried in the cemeteries in the valley. A “happy valley” was a euphemism for a graveyard; thus, the name was created.

Track Details and Other Facilities

Track Details

  • 🐎Main Track
    • It is a tight, right-handed city race track with a circumference of 1450 meters and five distances utilized – 1000m, 1200m, 1650m, 1800m, and 2200m.
    • Straight: 310 meters
    • Direction: Clockwise.

Other Facilities

  • 🐎Grandstand
    • Grandstand’s capacity is 55,000
  • 🐎The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archive and Museum
    • It is located at Second floor of the Happy Valley Stand
  • 🐎Co-Track
    • It is a private balcony that overviews the racetrack and winning post.
    • It is located at 1/F, Grandstand.
    • Opening Hours: 2 hours before the first race until the end of the last race
    • Price: access to Hall (HK$100) and access to Balcony (HK$50)
  • 🐎Farrier on 6 Premium Zone
    • It features 49 comfortable seats, a balcony, and self-service betting facilities.
    • It is located at 6/F, Grandstand.
    • Open Hours
      • 2 hours before the first race, whichever is the earlier
      • Night Race – 17:15* to Last Race
      • Day Race – 11:00* to Last Race
      • Twilight Race (from June to July) – 2:00 pm to last race.
  • 🐎Inner Circle
    • It is exclusive to HKJC Priority Black and Gold customers, providing free iPad rental and notebook rental, complimentary racing posts, and a private TV unit at each table.
    • It is located at 3/F, Grandstand.
    • Open Hours
      • Night Race – 2 hours prior to the first race until the end of the last race
      • Day Race – 11:00 until the end of the last race
  • 🐎Private Box
    • It is for social or business gatherings and parties (10 to 200).
    • It provides advanced audio-visual equipment, betting facilities, and a buffet.
    • It is located at 3 & 4/F, Happy Valley Stand.
    • Open Hours
      • Night Race – 18:00 to 23:00
      • Day Race – 12:00 to 18:00
  • 🐎The Second Floor Terrace
    • It has designated seats with a panoramic racecourse view and around 500 designated seats with writing desks.
    • It is located at 2/F, Grandstand.
    • Open Hours
      • (2 hours before the first race, whichever is the earlier)
      • Night Race – 17:15* to Last Race
      • Day Race – 11:00* to Last Race
      • Twilight Race (from June to July) – 14:00 to Last Race.
  • 🐎The Farrier Premium Zone
    • It has designated seats located at G/F, Grandstand.
    • Open Hours
      • (2 hours prior to the first race, whichever is the earlier)
      • Night Race – 17:15* to Last Race.
      • Day Race – 11:00* to Last Race.
      • Twilight Race (from June to July) – 14:00 to Last Race.
  • 🐎The Mastermind
    • It provides a spacious environment with a balcony overlooking the Winning Post.
    • It is an ideal place exclusive for HKJC Priority Black and Gold customers.
    • It is located at 3/F Members Stand III.
    • Open Hours
      • Night Race – 2 hours prior to the first race until the end of the last race.
      • Day Race – 11:00 until the end of the last race.
  • 🐎The Racing Club
    • It is located at 7-8/F, Members Stand II.
    • Open Hours (Race Days)
      • Happy Valley Night Race – 17:00 to 23:30*
      • Happy Valley Day Race – 11:00 to 23:30*

Dining

  • 🐎Adrenaline
    • It is a bar and lounge with interactive technology and a balcony.
    • It is located at 2-3/F, Pavilion Stand, Happy Valley Racecourse.
    • Open Hours
      • Happy Valley Day Race – 1.5 hours prior to the first race until the end of the last race
      • Happy Valley Night Race – 1 hour prior to the first race to 00:00
    • Price
      • Regular Price – HK$100 per person (Includes 1 drink & 1 copy of iRACE)
      • LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship – HK$200 per person (Includes 1 drink & 1 copy of iRACE)
  • 🐎Beer Garden
    • It is a bar with a trackside view of the races located at the Forecourt.
    • Open Hours
      • Happy Valley Day Race
      • Night Race – 2 hours prior to the first race until the end of the last race
  • 🐎Keiba
    • It is lounge themed with a retro Japanese kissaten interior.
    • It also features the 1960s – 1980s Japanese vintages and nostalgic racing artifacts.
    • It is located at MIII 2/F.
    • Open Hours
      • Happy Valley Day Race – 1.5 hours prior to the first race
      • Happy Valley Night Race – 1 hour prior to the first race
      • The restaurant is open until the end of the last race.
  • 🐎Leading Edge
    • A restaurant that offers a wide selection of Asian and Western cuisines.
    • Open Hours
      • 2 hours prior to the first race until the end of the last race
  • 🐎Moon Koon Restaurant
    • It is located at 2/F, Happy Valley Stand.
    • Open Hours
      • 2 hours prior to the first race until the end of the last race.
  • 🐎Silver Lining
    • It features Hong Kong cuisine served at tables. It is named after Hong Kong’s legendary horse of the late 1970s and is exclusive to HKJC Priority Black and Gold customers.
    • It is located at 6/F, Grandstand.
    • Open Hours
      • Night Race – 2 hours prior to the first race until the end of the last race.
      • Day Race – 11:00 am until the end of the last race.
  • 🐎Stable Bend Terrace
    • It offers a Western menu with a free flow of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
    • It is located at 3/F, Happy Valley Stand.
    • Open Hours
      • Happy Valley Day Race – 1.5 hours prior to the first race
      • Happy Valley Night Race – 1 hour prior to the first race
      • The restaurant is open until the end of the last race.
  • 🐎The Gallery
    • It offers a good view of the finishing line, and stylish horse racing-themed décor, and a bistro-style Mediterranean semi-buffet.
    • It also offers cocktails and a selection of fine wine.
    • Private rooms are available as an exclusive venue to entertain guests.
    • It is located at 3/F, Grandstand.
    • Open Hours
      • Happy Valley Day Race – 1.5 hours prior to the first race
      • Happy Valley Night Race – 1 hour prior to the first race
      • The restaurant is open until the end of the last race
  • 🐎Wins Cafe Happy Valley
    • Designed with a nostalgic 1970s ‘cha-chaan-teng’ deco and offers an authentic selection of local favorites.
    • It is located at 4/F, Grandstand.
    • Open Hours
      • 2 hours prior to the first race until the end of the last race.

Race Schedule and Major Events & Races

Happy Valley Race Schedule

  • 🐎Live Racing Schedule
    • From September to June (sometimes early July).
    • Normally on Wednesday Nights (normally 7 or 8 races)
    • Normally First race starts at 7:15 p.m., and the gates open at 5:15 p.m.
    • The races are done by 11:00 p.m. (If there are more than 10 races during the day or more than 8 races during the night, the opening time will bring forward accordingly).

Major Races

  • The Magnificent Race Days
      • 🐴LONGINES Hong Kong International Races
      • 🐴Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup
      • 🐴BMW Hong Kong Derby
  • Racing Series
  • Happy Wednesday

Location and Access to the Racecourse

  • It is located in Happy Valley on Hong Kong Island, surrounded by Wong Nai Chung Road and Morrison Hill Road.
  • Members and guests cannot park or have chauffeurs wait in their cars outside the Members’ Main Entrance at the Happy Valley and the adjacent roads on race days.
  • The area is for immediate drop-off and pick-up only, and cars parked or stopped there cause heavy congestion and disruption to race day operations.
  • The turf track is treated with preventive pesticide every 2-3 weeks.
  • The Club may decide to cancel the preventive pesticide application or implement an urgent one, subject to the turf or weather conditions.
  • Public Bus Services on Raceday
    • Route No. 1, 8S, 8X, 10, 19 (Citybus) 101R, 102R (First Bus) 117 (Citybus or KMB).

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