Hong Kong New Year Race Meeting

The Hong Kong New Year Horse Race Meeting at Sha Tin

Horse Racing is serious business in Hong Kong, so what better way to welcome the New Year than at this fantastic event.

The Hong Kong New Year's Day Race Meeting is one of eight "Magnificent Race Days" being waged in the Sha Tin Race Course during the racing calendar.

More than just a day at the races, on New Year's Day there are fantastic jackpots up for grabs, giveaways to all visitors, mini-games and gifts, and of course celebrity appearances and entertainment.

This New Year's Day Race is full of excitement with the Chinese Club Challenge Cup a HK G3 race, being the highlight of the event with a HK$ 3.9 million prize

The Chinese Club Challenge Cup is a Thoroughbred handicap horse race run at a distance of 1400 metres.

Horses rated 95 and above are qualified to enter this race.

2023 Hong Kong New Year Race Meeting
Lucky Start January 1 Race Meeting

When?: January 1st, 2023 - 12:00 - 6:00 pm (Gates open at 11:00 am)

Where?: Sha Tin Race Course MTR: Sha Tin

How Much?: HK10 +

More Info: Hong Kong Jockey Club

At this time, COVID-19 pandemic control measures have been relaxed and races will be staged in accordance with prevailing restrictions which enable the HKJC to bring more racing fans back to enjoy the on-course entertainment in person. Walk-in admission has been resumed for both public and members enclosures. Customers are encouraged to make advance bookings to secure admission for indoor catering venues. Here are the latest arrangements.

Getting to the Sha Tin Racecourse

The Sha Tin Race Course is located in the New Territories, the easiest way to get there is with the MTR East Rail line, the racecourse has its own dedicated station.

It will take you approximately 40-45 minutes from Central and 25-30 minutes from Tsim Sha Tsui and you can pay with the handy Octopus Card.

How to Get to Sha Tin Race Course With MTR

From Central or Tsim Sha Tsui, take the Red Tsuen Wan Line (Red) to Mong Kok
At Mong Kok change to the Kwun Tong Line (Green) to Kowloon Tong
At Kowloon Tong change to the East Rail Line (Light Blue)
Take the East Rail Line to Racecourse Station. Racecourse Station is only operational on race days.