New Hong Kong Season Kicks Off
Sunday, 6 September 2026 at Sha Tin
The 2026/27 Hong Kong racing season will open at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday 6 September. Eighty-eight fixtures have been confirmed across Sha Tin and Happy Valley, with the curtain falling at Happy Valley on 14 July 2027.
Prize money continues its upward trajectory. The Hong Kong Classic Mile and Classic Cup each rise by HK$1 million to HK$14 million, while the 150th Hong Kong Derby will carry HK$28 million — an 8% increase for the three-race Classic series.
Sha Tin will stage 49 meetings (including night and twilight fixtures), Happy Valley 39. The Jockey Club remains focused on attracting high-quality imports through enhanced incentives and a new Premier Series for Class 1–3 horses around the Derby period.
88 Meetings Confirmed
Full fixture list released. Sha Tin opens the season and hosts the majority of day meetings; Happy Valley continues its strong night-racing programme.
International Focus
LONGINES Hong Kong International Races remain the December highlight (13 Dec). World-class talent is expected to return as prize money and facilities stay competitive.
Derby Path Strengthened
A new Premier Series before and after the Derby aims to showcase high-rated horses and encourage further quality imports into the Hong Kong system.
Sha Tin in Focus
Scenes from Hong Kong’s premier racecourse — the stage for the new season.
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