Hong Kong racing season opens on September 6
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Summary
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will launch the 2026/27 racing season on Sunday, September 6 at Sha Tin Racecourse, with a programme of opening-day activities alongside the first meeting of the new campaign. Aaron Kwok Fu-shing, appearing as the “Horse Year Ambassador”, is scheduled to attend and perform the Club’s annual theme song, “Chong Chong Chong”, as part of the curtain-raiser.
Key Points
- Gates will open at 10:30am, opening activities are set for 11:15am, and the first race is scheduled for 12:30pm at Sha Tin Racecourse.
- Kwok will make an on-course appearance and perform “Chong Chong Chong”, a new song promoted as carrying energy, positivity and a spirit of partnership between horse and rider.
- Racegoers who enter before 3:30pm on September 6 will receive a free 2026/27 racing season calendar while stocks last.
- Visitors who collect designated stamps at the gong point on the day may have a chance to redeem dining vouchers for the next race meeting.
- The opening card will feature 10 races, including the Group 3 Chief Executive’s Cup, where champion horse Ka Ying Rising is set for its first appearance of the new season.
Why It Matters
For racing fans, the season opener combines sport, entertainment and promotional giveaways in a single day, making the first meeting a major draw at Sha Tin. The Club is also using merchandise, stamp-collection rewards and advance booking for public facilities from August 21 to encourage repeat attendance across the new season.