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2024/25 Season Opening Raceday

  • The Honourable John Lee GBM SBS PDSM PMSM, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman Michael Lee officially open the 2024/25 racing season by striking the ceremonial gong at today’s Opening Ceremony at Sha Tin.
  • The Honourable John Lee GBM SBS PDSM PMSM, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman Michael Lee officiate the eye-dotting ceremony to mark the start of the new season. The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and fellow Club Stewards also officiate the eye-dotting ceremony.
  • The Honourable John Lee GBM SBS PDSM PMSM, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman Michael Lee officiate the eye-dotting ceremony to mark the start of the new season. The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and fellow Club Stewards also officiate the eye-dotting ceremony.
  • The Honourable John Lee GBM SBS PDSM PMSM, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman Michael Lee, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, and Stewards along with jockeys pose for a group photo at the Opening Ceremony.
  • The Honourable John Lee GBM SBS PDSM PMSM, The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman Michael Lee, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, and Stewards along with jockeys pose for a group photo at the Opening Ceremony.
  • A spectacular lion dance performance is staged at the Opening Ceremony.
  • A spectacular lion dance performance is staged at the Opening Ceremony.
  • A spectacular lion dance performance is staged at the Opening Ceremony.
  • Fans arriving today (Sunday, 8 September) receive a complimentary 2024/25 Racing Calendar to welcome in the new season.
  • Lucky gongs are set up around Sha Tin for racegoers to strike for good fortune.
  • Lucky gongs are set up around Sha Tin for racegoers to strike for good fortune.
  • A series of unique and captivating 3D mural paintings designed by local young artist Jacky Tao features at Sha Tin Racecourse.
  • Participants join the “Season Opening Trivia” Beat Game in the Public Betting Hall.
  • Participants join the “Season Opening Trivia” Beat Game in the Public Betting Hall.
  • Fans flock to Sha Tin for today’s first fixture of the 2024/25 racing season.
  • Edan@MIRROR lights up the stage with his hit songs in the Parade Ring.
  • Edan@MIRROR lights up the stage with his hit songs in the Parade Ring.
  • Edan@MIRROR lights up the stage with his hit songs in the Parade Ring.
  • Edan@MIRROR lights up the stage with his hit songs in the Parade Ring.