Horse Racing Hong Kong, Sha Tin Racecourse

Sha Tin Racecoourse Hongkong

Sha Tin Race Course is the larger of only two horse race tracks in Hong Kong, both managed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Built in 1978, this Hong Kong race track is located in Sha Tin in the New Territories. The infield houses Penfold Park, which is open to the public when no horse racing is taking place. Sha Tin Race Course in Hong Kong is known for serving as the venue to the annual Hong Kong International Races (G1).

Sha Tin Horse Races

Mercedes Benz Hong Kong Derby (March)
Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup (Group I) (April)
Hong Kong Champion & Chater Cup (May)
Hong Kong International Races (Group I) (December)
Sha Tin Racecourse Silver Jubilee Cup
Sha Tin Sprint Trophy
A total of 474 horse races per season

Sha Tin Race Track Features

Visitor capacity of 85,000 and two grandstands
23 stables for a capacity of 1,260 horses
Equine Hospital
Racing Laboratory
Equine Swimming Pool
Riverside Gallop

Track Specifications Turf Straight: 430 metres
Circumference: 1899 metres
All Weather Track Straight: 380 metres
Circumference: 1560 metres