HONG KONG,CHINA - Media OutReach - 22 January 2019 - The Chinese NewYear Raceday is one of Hong Kong's most popular horseracing traditions,bringing families and friends together for festive sport and celebration. Thisyear's event will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Thursday, 7 February, thethird day of the Chinese New Year, and to mark the Year of the Pig, the HongKong Jockey Club's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, today(18 January) announced spectacular on-course activities.

Also in attendance at the press conference were Executive Director ofRacing, Andrew Harding, and Executive Director of Customer and InternationalBusiness Development, Richard Cheung.

Jockey Vincent Ho, renowned actressCharmaine Sheh, Hong Kong singer Hana Kuk, cross-media artist Simon Ma and feng shui master Lee Shing Chak also attended the pressconference today.

$120 million mega prize to celebrate Chinese New Year

Atotal of $120 million will be on offer to celebrate the Year of the Pig. An estimated dividend of $18 million awaits the holder of a single $10 winning unit for theTriple Trio at the race meeting on the third day of the Chinese New Year (7February), as the pool will be topped up from the Triple Trio JackpotReserve. The Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool for Race 7 and Race 11 willalso be topped with $1 million each.

Meanwhile,the estimated First Division Prize Fund for the Mark Six Chinese New YearSnowball Draw, to be held on the fifth day of Chinese New Year (9 February),could reach $100 million. Tickets for the Snowball Draw will start selling on Saturday, 2 February.

Freedoor gift and instant win card to win a 24K gold foil ornament

All racegoers will receive a fortune pen and an instant win card# upon admission to theracecourse (untilthe start of Race 6, while stocks last), offeringa chance to win a 24K gold foil ornament.  There are 800 prizes tobe won, with a total value of over HK$290,000.

Celebrities in spectacular opening show

The day will start with a grand opening variety show at 11:00am at ShaTin Racecourse, led by lion dancing to bring good fortune. Popular actressCharmaine Sheh will make an appearance at the Opening Ceremony at Sha TinRacecourse and play games with racing fans. Singer Hana Kuk will performChinese New Year tunes. Feng shui master Lee Shing Chak will share his luckytips, while jockeys will wish fans good fortune and prosperity for the ChineseNew Year.

Lucky tips,blessings at the windmills and blossom display

Visit the luckywindmills and flowery display at the racecourse Public Forecourt to bringblessings for a flourishing year. Feng shui master Lee Shing Chak willalso share his lucky tips to racegoers.

Snap CNY Festive IGMoments to Win Prizes

Upload yourfestive snap or video taken on the day at Sha Tin Racecourseto Instagram (participants have to set the account aspublic viewing for participation) with #CNYRacedayfor the chance to win an iPad Pro(11-inch, 256GB) (Valued at HK$7,499).

Chinese New YearCup race

The highlight on the race track will be the Chinese New Year Cup. There will be 11 races on the day, with the first starting at 12:30pm. Sha TinRacecourse will open at 10:30am for admission.

Unique range ofCNY-themed merchandise, festive menu

A new range of CNY-themed merchandise, including a "FiveFortune" Series designed with five lucky Chinese characters, Silk Scarfdesigned by Simon Ma and "Fabulous Success" Red Packets are available at Giftat Races at Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses and the online shop. A specialmenu of Chinese New Year dishes will be offered at Mezza One in the PublicEnclosure. More information on new merchandise and the festivemenu will be announced soon.

Free admission for tourists

Visitors to Hong Kong will be able to enter the PublicEnclosure free of charge upon showing a valid travel document.

Free shuttle busservice from Wong Tai Sin Temple to Sha Tin Racecourse

Date: Thursday, 7February

Time: 10:15am --2:45pm

Pick-uppoint:  Ching Tak Street, Wong Tai Sin (MTR Station Exit D2)

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