Hong Kong race-day & spectator guide (unofficial data summary)

Transport, opening times and admission for Sha Tin and Happy Valley, plus the race-day calendar, to help you plan a visit.

Updated 2026-10-27

Racecourses & transport

Sha Tin Racecourse
6001 Tai Po Road–Sha Tin, Fo Tan, Hong Kong
Getting there:East Rail · Racecourse Station
Check the day’s Racecourse Station service, then follow signs to the public entrances. Gate 5 is near the station; Sha Tin Station is a different stop.
Opening:Race days · usually 2 hours before racing
Happy Valley Racecourse
Public entrance G, Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong
Getting there:Island Line · Causeway Bay Exit A
Walk from Exit A to public entrance G on Wong Nai Chung Road, or check tram services to Happy Valley. Allow time for the journey home.
Opening:Evening meetings · usually Wednesdays

Venue details reviewed on 2026-10-18; same-day venue notices prevail.

Upcoming race days

  • 2026-11-01Happy Valley
  • 2026-11-04Happy Valley
  • 2026-11-08Sha Tin
  • 2026-11-11Happy Valley
  • 2026-11-14Sha Tin
  • 2026-11-18Happy Valley
  • 2026-11-22Sha Tin
  • 2026-11-25Happy Valley
  • 2026-11-29Sha Tin
  • 2026-12-02Happy Valley

Season fixtures on file:2026-10-01 – 2026-12-26(26)

How to read the data

  • Racecard: number, draw, weight, jockey and trainer.
  • Form: last 6 placings; lower is better.
  • Data report: top-rated runner, model rating, rating tier and factors.

FAQ

Which racecourses are in Hong Kong?
Sha Tin (New Territories) and Happy Valley (Hong Kong Island).
What do I need to enter?
Admission arrangements follow the HKJC’s official notices; see each racecourse and its sources below.
How do I read the race data?
Start with the top-rated runner and model rating, then the supporting/risk factors (form, draw, pace). Ratings only compare runners within a race.
What is the difference between Sha Tin and Happy Valley?
Sha Tin Racecourse can hold more than 80,000 people; Happy Valley Racecourse is in the urban area of Hong Kong Island. (Source: HKJC)
Sources: HKJC

Unofficial information compiled by Xiaomage Sports. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting for The Hong Kong Jockey Club. Fixtures and venue terms follow the organiser’s same-day notices.