Join Idol Horse for the biggest weekend on the Hong Kong racing calendar. On Sunday 13 December, we’ll watch the Hong Kong International Races from our own private box at Sha Tin Racecourse, with the four Group 1 internationals – the Hong Kong Vase, Sprint, Mile and Cup – run in front of us. The weekend starts the night before with a pre-event form briefing and drinks, where you’ll meet our experts and fellow racing fans.
HKIR Race Day At Sha Tin: Sunday, 13 December
You’ll spend the day in a private box with its own balcony overlooking the track, so you can watch the world’s best horses up close without fighting the crowds.
- International buffet and premium drinks package, including premium spirits and selected red and white wines
- Race-by-race guidance and tips in the box from Idol Horse editor Michael Cox and our expert panel
- Printed Idol Horse race guide to the four Group 1 races
- Welcome gift of Idol Horse merchandise
- Official race-day programme, a group photo and a lucky draw
- Group escort to Sha Tin, so there’s no stress getting to the course
📆 Date: Sunday, 13 December 2026
📍 Venue: Private Box, 6/F Grandstand II, Sha Tin Racecourse
🕐 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (HKT)
💬 Languages: English / 日本語 / 繁體中文
HKIR Pre-Event Form Briefing: Saturday, 12 December
The night before the races, join us for drinks and an inside look at the weekend’s Group 1s with Michael Cox and David Morgan, plus a special guest. We’ll break down the key contenders, then run a short Hong Kong Racing 101 covering how to bet with the Hong Kong Jockey Club and how to get to Sha Tin on race day. It’s also a chance to meet the people you’ll share the box with. Venue to be announced.
📆 Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026
📍 Venue: TBC
🕐 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (HKT)
💬 Languages: English / 日本語 / 繁體中文
Japanese-Language Support At HKIR
A Japanese interpreter will be with us on both days. You’ll also receive a pre-race-day guide before you travel, covering entry, gate times and directions to the box.
Why Book The Idol Horse HKIR Experience?
Idol Horse is the trilingual international racing publication read by around three million racing fans in English, Chinese and Japanese. Our Champions Day event earlier this year sold out, and every guest who answered our survey said they’d like to come back. Our job is to make your HKIR easy, comfortable and memorable, from the first briefing on Saturday to the last race on Sunday.
HKIR 2026 Ticket Prices
Choose from four ticket options:
- Early bird: HK$1,888 per person (until 9 November)
- Standard: HK$2,088 per person (from 10 November)
- Group of four or more: HK$1,888 per person
- Table of 12: HK$22,000
Prices are also shown in Japanese yen. Guests must be 18 or over. Flights and accommodation are not included. ∎
