{"id":7259,"date":"2025-09-29T14:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T06:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ctr-campaigns.hkjc.com\/racing-event-hub-national-day\/?p=7259"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:51:21","slug":"2025-national-day-raceday-at-sha-tin-features-world-class-horse-racing-live-music-and-free-entry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/campaigns.hkjc.com\/racing-event-hub-national-day\/en\/news\/2025-national-day-raceday-at-sha-tin-features-world-class-horse-racing-live-music-and-free-entry","title":{"rendered":"2025 National Day Raceday at Sha Tin features world-class horse racing, live music and free entry"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<p>The 2025 National Day Raceday will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Wednesday, 1 October, in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People\u2019s Republic of China. Free admission to the Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourse Public Enclosures^ is on offer. National Day Raceday offers a thrilling programme of world-class horse racing, live music and entertainment.<\/p><p>Sha Tin Racecourse opens for admission at 11am with the first of 10 races scheduled for 1pm, where the day\u2019s highlight is the HK$4.2 million G3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m), carded as Race 7. Pan Yundong, Deputy Commissioner of the Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People\u2019s Republic of China in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will officiate at the Opening Ceremony. The Honourable Chan Kwok-ki Eric, GBS, IDSM, JP, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Li Shuguang, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Publicity, Cultural and Sports Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People\u2019s Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will present the National Day Cup trophy.<\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7268&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<p><strong>An estimated HK$12 million in prizes up for grabs<\/strong><\/p><p>To celebrate National Day, the Club will offer a total of HK$7 million in jackpots from the reserve pools. The Triple Trio pool will be topped up with HK$5 million from the Jackpot Reserve, and the dividend is estimated to reach HK$10 million if there is only one single HK$10 winning unit. Topping up from the Jackpot Reserve and the Operator Reserve, jackpots of HK$0.5 million and HK$1.5 million will be allocated to the Quartet and First 4 Merged Pool for Race 7 &#8211; G3 National Day Cup Handicap (1000m) and Race 10, respectively. <sup>@<\/sup><\/p><p>All betting pools for National Day Raceday will go on sale from noon on Tuesday, 30 September.<\/p><p><strong>Top performances at Opening Ceremony<\/strong><\/p><p>The Opening Ceremony begins in Sha Tin\u2019s Parade Ring at 11.45am with stunning cultural and artistic performances. The Chengdu dance group HOMIES will perform a street dance which incorporates the traditional Chinese face-changing art, offering a fantastical visual experience. Also, renowned national tenor Zhang Yingxi is returning to Sha Tin to lead the singing of the national anthem.<\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7263&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7262&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<p><strong>Live music performances<\/strong><\/p><p>Ramon Lo and Ryan Lau, from the TV singing show \u201cMidlife, Sing &amp; Shine!\u201d and Yumi Chung and Windy Zhan from \u201cStars Academy\u201d will perform beloved classics onstage underneath Mezza One at Sha Tin.<\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7264&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<p><strong>Tourist privileges<\/strong><\/p><p>Visiting tourists who come to the \u2018Tourist Zone\u2019 at Sha Tin can enjoy a free visit to \u2018360 Experience Zone\u2019. By joining the \u2018Sha Tin Racecourse F&amp;B and Guided Tour Package\u2019 *, you will be guided by a professional and interactive tour of Sha Tin; all participants will also receive an exclusive mini horse plush.<\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7265&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; add_caption=&#8221;yes&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<p><strong>Sha Tin Racecourse Delights<\/strong> <strong>prize pool increased<\/strong><\/p><p>Sha Tin Racecourse Delights is proud to offer prizes for all to enjoy, with prize quota increased to 760. The first 760 participants who submit correct answers in accordance\u00a0at 4.15pm\u00a0on Wednesday, 1 October will receive a designated Abalone Treasures Lucky Bag. #<\/p><p><br \/><strong>Dining discounts<\/strong><\/p><p>A variety of classic snacks will be available at the Public Betting Hall Kiosk 2 in Sha Tin. Special offers are also on offer at the Public Betting Hall Kiosk 6, buy two pints of designated San Miguel beer to enjoy a free cup of San Miguel Cerveza Blanca Wheat Beer Gelato or San Miguel Cerveza Negra Dark Lager Gelato. Limited to 200 cups, while stock lasts.<\/p><p>Sha Tin Racecourse Pak Sing Restaurant and Champion Circle\u00a0offer designated set menus at 76% of their original price, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/campaigns.hkjc.com\/racing-event-hub-national-day\/en\/?cid=OSXXIOA_2526RACEH_NATDY_PRAgent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event theme site<\/a> for more details.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>All racegoers and customers must be aged 18 or above. Don\u2019t gamble your life away. Please refer to promotional materials, terms and conditions for details. Photos are for reference only and may be different from the actual appearance and colour. Details of activities and offers may change from time to time without notice or compensation. The decision of HKJC shall be final. For enquiries, please call HKJC\u2019s Customer Hotline 1817 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/campaigns.hkjc.com\/racing-event-hub-national-day\/en\/?cid=OSXXIOA_2526RACEH_NATDY_PRAgent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event theme site<\/a>.<\/p><p>^Excluding fee-charging venues.<\/p><p><sup>@<\/sup> Information is for reference only and does not constitute any advice.\u00a0 Subject to the Horse Race Betting Rules.<\/p><p>*Terms and conditions apply for the \u201cSha Tin Racecourse F&amp;B and Guided Tour Package\u201d. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookingrc.hkjc.com\/onlinebooking\/?venueId=1133&#038;lang=zh_TW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event reservation site<\/a> for more details.<\/p><p># Terms and conditions apply. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/campaigns.hkjc.com\/strc-delights\/en\/?cid=OSXXIOA_2526STATT_NATDY25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sha Tin Racecourse Delights site<\/a> for more details.<\/p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 2025 National Day Raceday will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Wednesday, 1 October, in celebration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People\u2019s Republic of China. Free admission to the Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourse Public Enclosures^ is on offer. 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