A horse racing rookie, who is interested in this great sport.
Shrewd and experienced, with plenty of insights on placing a wager.
Adept at data analysis, possesses extensive knowledge of horse racing statistics.
EPISODE #41
Keiba@Happy Valley Racecourse is so Classy!
#Racing Experience
Keiba@Happy Valley Racecourse is so Classy!
It takes a lot to impress the Shirleys, but Keiba at the Happy Valley Racecourse has achieved the goal! Keiba’s vintage vibes, and the well-presented Japanese-style-Western dishes are set to impress. Coupled with the amazing view of the racecourse, Keiba is a glittering gem amongst the fantastic restaurants at racecourse.
All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice.
EPISODE #42
Sha Tin Racecourse, a Place for Fans
#Racing Experience
Sha Tin Racecourse, a Place for Fans
Sha Tin Racecourse is a place for fans. On major race days, racecourse hosts fantastic performances that attract many pop music fans, but it is the top class race horses that really grab the fans’ attention. The two Shirley’s are in racecourse again, and they are accompanied by Brian on a guided tour around the racecourse. Which racing superstar will they encounter?
All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice.
EPISODE #43
Win Place, it’s a Simple Way!
#Bet Type Education
EPISODE #44
Indecisive Minds, High Return Surprise!
#Bet Type Education
Indecisive Minds, High Return Surprise!
Shirley Chan is a fan of two different horses, but cannot decide how to place a bet to cover both. As she reaches for her phone to ask an AI what to do, Brian appears to help. Is Brian really smarter than an AI?
All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice.
EPISODE #45
Do Horses have Classes?
#Racing 101
Do Horses have Classes?
Hiking trails are rated, and so are race horses! Not only are race horses rated, they are also handicapped to make a race more evenly matched to add excitement. Let’s see how the two Shirley’s put their new found knowledge into practice.
All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice.
EPISODE #46
Two Factors that Change the Fate of a Horse
#Racing 101
Two Factors that Change the Fate of a Horse
Brian just won a foot race and broke his personal record. Shirley Chan thinks Distance and Barrier Draws are what make a winner. Will Brian’s win over 1,500m teach us anything about horse racing?
All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice.
Next 2 Local Race Meetings
Racing 101
Want to participate in horse racing and enjoy the exciting atmosphere, but worry about all those complicated jargons, complex odds and draw statistics? Want to pick your desired horse by rational analysis and their emotional characteristics?
With the below 6 key categories, you will be able to better understand the Local horse racing, from general knowledge to trivia, which gives you an edge on the starting line. Racing is easy!
6 Key Must Know Categories
Racing 102
How to place a bet after acquiring the basic horse racing knowledge? First of all, you have to know all the bet types! Racing 102 will provide you the information on all the bet types from single-race to multi-race, and further extend to exotic bets. After all, you will find that even All Up betting is easy! Betting, is as simple as that!!!
4 Categories of Bet Types to Know
Simulcast Racing 101
Apart from Local Race, more and more Simulcast Race beamed live into Hong Kong. Want to know how horse racing operates abroad? Simulcast Racing 101 will provide you the information on Racecourse, System, Draw Analysis and Jockey & Trainer, which gives you a preliminary understanding on Simulcast Race!
Racing 201
There are different runners to start in each race. Are you wondering if there is any formula on horse picking to follow? The answer is Yes! You can analyze the horses in various areas such as Form, Track and Distance, Jockey and Trainer, Draw, Class and Weight, Condition, and Pace and Trend. In simply 3 steps, you can pick your favorite horses easily!
3 Key Steps to Pick the Right Horses
Step 1: Basic View
Step 2: Special Adjustment
Step 3: Final View
Racing 202
How to formulate your betting strategy after picking your favorite horses? Here you will know how to choose the appropriate bet types and form the best strategy base on different scenario. Racing can be easy and interesting!
4 Key Steps to Formulate Betting Strategy
Review key points of Racing 201
"3 Key Steps to pick the right horses"
Step 1: Basic View
Step 2: Special Adjustment
Step 3: Final View
Racing 202
Step 4: Formulate Betting Strategy
Racing 101
Racing 101 - Racing is easy!
Want to participate in horse racing and enjoy the exciting atmosphere? Here is some basic racing knowledge so that you can enjoy this great sport with friends. Racing is easy! (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Bet Type
Bet on one horse - WIN - PLACE
This video introduces the most common bet types to bet on one horse in one particular race - WIN and PLACE. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Bet on two horses - QUINELLA - QUINELLA PLACE - FORECAST
If you have have 2 favorite horses in one single race, that is a good time to learn the following bet types: QUINELLA - QUINELLA PLACE - FORECAST. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Bet Type
Bet Types with Three to Four Horses - TRIO - TIERCE - FIRST 4 - QUARTET
If you have have 3 to 4 favorite horses, you can try the following bet types: TRIO, TIERCE, FIRST 4 and QUARTET. This video takes you through a few different exotic bet types. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Racing 201 Factors that Help You in Picking Horses
3 Myths on Horse Racing
What sorts of factors should you consider when picking a horse? Do you pay more attention to the horse or the rider? Unlock three MYTHS of horse racing in this instructive video. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Let's See Horses' "report cards"?
Did you know that horses have report cards just like students in school? Sounds far fetched but it is true! Watch this video to find out all about how knowing the FORM helps you choose a winner! (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Horses "report cards"
A horse must carry weight into a race - usually this is a jockey but did you know many horses in each race will be carrying extra weights? In this video, the secret of what WEIGHT a horse will carry will be uncovered. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Let's learn about track!
Have you been going around and around asking yourself what kinds of tracks do we have in Hong Kong and why are there different kinds? Find the answers to these questions and more in this video all about TRACKS. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Improtance of Track!
Rain or shine, horse racing goes on in both the courses! Did you know some horses PREFER one course over another? Trainers must assess the best place and time for each horse’s advantage, though they can’t control the weather! (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
2 Men behind the Winner
The horse is only one element of success in horse racing! Without the TRAINER to control the horse’s training regime, and the JOCKEY to guide them down the track, a horse has no chance of success. Together these two humans and a horse make a winning combination! (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Jockey & Trainer Chemistry!
Who rides the horse can affect the outcome of a race! Some horses gain advantage from experienced JOCKEYS. TRAINERS too make a difference through understanding the horse’s needs. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Inside Draw - an Advantage?
In horse racing DRAW means the place in the starting gate! Where the horse starts can affect its race for all sorts of interesting reasons. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Draw X Running Style Combination.
Where the horse starts in the gate doesn’t guarantee a win! Just like humans the personality of a horse can make a difference. The DRAW affects some horses more than others! (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Bet Type
Bet Types with Three to Four Horses - TRIO - TIERCE - FIRST 4 - QUARTET
If you have have 3 to 4 favorite horses, you can try the following bet types: TRIO, TIERCE, FIRST 4 and QUARTET. This video takes you through a few different exotic bet types. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Racing 202 Form Your Own Betting Strategy
Let's Bet Smartly!
Does Choosing a horse make your head spin with possibilities? Let us help with this instructional video of how to wisely choose which horse to back. We give 6 FACTORS for you to help assess the best choice! (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Betting Strategy with One Horse - WIN or PLACE
Do you consider the ODDS when choosing what kind of bet to lay? We put together this video to help explain how to gauge risk and return while choosing between WIN or PLACE. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Betting Strategy with One Horse - WIN-PLACE
Does calculating the odds leave you lost? Hedge your bets and avoid steep falls by placing a WIN-PLACE bet. Cover more ground - just like that horse you are backing! (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Betting Strategy with One Horse - QUINELLA or FORECAST
Are you confident with you choices but looking for a little more in the way of returns? Changing your BET TYPE is a good way of maximizing the returns on a confident bet! In this video have a look at some alternatives! (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Betting Strategy with One Horse - TRIO or FIRST 4
Learn to cover all your bets with efficiency! By using a BANKER you can try more complicated betting strategies and increase your chances of success. This video takes you through a few different strategies. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)
Betting Strategy with Two Horses – FIRST 4 or QUARTET
Everyone likes to try something EXOTIC once in a while right? If you are looking to optimize your betting strategy and are confident you are heading in the right direction, you can try some exotic bets for a change of pace. Watch this video to find out how exotic bets can give you an edge. (All information is for reference only and does not represent the position of The Hong Kong Jockey Club or constitute advice. Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away.)