Horseracing

Nothing sets Hong Kong abuzz with excitement quite like the thrill of horse racing. The atmosphere is exhilarating, betting is feverish and there are potentially huge rewards.

Both tracks, at Happy Valley on Hong Kong Island and Sha Tin in the New Territories, have the latest Pay/Sell equipment. Giant colour-display screens face the stands, so you never lose track of the horses. Picking your favourite could not be easier - simply place your bets at the Jockey Club's fully computerised on-course betting terminals. These are linked with 125 off-course betting branches throughout the territory, so even those not attending the tracks can reap rewards.

Race meetings are held on most Wednesday evenings and weekends throughout the September - July season. The Hong Kong Tourism Board provides 'Come horseracing' tours exclusively for overseas visitors.

Check with Hong Kong Jockey Club for more information about the horseracing schedule.