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Is Happy Valley open to the public?

Is Happy Valley open to the public?

Races in Happy Valley usually take place on Wednesday nights and are open to the public as well as members of the Club. The Happy Valley Racecourse and its seven-storey stands are capable of accommodating approximately 55,000 spectators.

Where is the Happy Valley Racecourse?

Hong Kong
Memorable Races at Happy Valley Racecourse in Recent Years – Happy Valley Racecourse is one of the leading tracks in Hong Kong and Asia. The course, which is situated in the Wan Chai District, has held races since 1845 and today can hold up to 55,000, making it one of the biggest sports venues in Asia.

Where is the Hong Kong Jockey Club?

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Type Non-profit organisation
Headquarters Hong Kong
Key people Philip Chen Nan-lok, Chairman Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO
Products Betting, lottery, sports
Website www.hkjc.com

Is Happy Valley running track open?

Happy Valley is open to the public from 5am to midnight, except for race days. Causeway Bay MTR station (Exit A), then 20 mins along Wong Nai Chung Road or tram to Happy Valley Tram Terminus.

How long is the Happy Valley Racecourse?

2 mi
Happy Valley Racecourse

Length 2 mi
Elev. Gain 26.2 ft
Est. Steps 4500

How long does it take to go straight at Happy Valley?

310 metres long
Race Track Details: Happy Valley Racecourse was upgraded in 1995 to bring it up to International standards. The track has tight turns with a circumference of 1450 metres, a home straight being 310 metres long and direction of travel is clockwise.

What time does Happy Valley running track open?

Jogging Tracks / Fitness Trails

Name of Venue Happy Valley Recreation Ground
Facilities 1 Jogging Track (1,080m in length)
Ancillary Facilities 2 fitness stations, changing rooms and accessible toilet
Opening Hours 7 am to 11 pm daily (closed during horse races and barrier trial in Happy Valley Racecourse)
Enquiry No. 2895 1523

What is standard time horse racing?

Horses, on average, run 1/8th of a mile in 12 to 13 seconds. At six furlongs, a fast workout may be between 1:11 and 1:12, while a slow workout may be between 1:15 and 1:17. During the afternoon races, a fast time for the same distance may be between 1:08 and 1:09, while a slow time would be between 1:12 and 1:13.

What time does Hong Kong horse racing start?

Times: Day – 1st race 12:45 – 1:30 pm. Night – 1st race on Wednesday is at 7:00 – 7:30 pm; and the 1st race on Saturday or Sunday is at 5:45 – 6:45 pm.