7:00am Sha Tin Racecard & Odds - Caring Community 1400m Handicap (Class 5) (3yo+) (Course C) (Turf) - 15/04/2023 (2023)

FAQs

What time is the Sha Tin horse race? ›

Race Schedule and Events: Schedules and events can be found on the Happy Valley and the Sha Tin racecourse websites respectively. 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. Bet: The minimum bet is 10 HKD.

Happy Valley races are normally on Wednesday Nights, first race starts at 7:15 p.m. and the gates open at 5:15 p.m. The races are done by 11:00 p.m. There are normally 7 or 8 races at each race meeting and there are about 30 minutes in-between races.

Hong Kong International Races (香港國際賽事) is an event consisting of the four most prestigious horse races in Hong Kong hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The four races are: Hong Kong Sprint (1200m), Hong Kong Mile (1600m), Hong Kong Cup (2000m), and Hong Kong Vase (2400m).

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.

The job requires a high level of endurance, as races can last up to two minutes, and jockeys need to maintain control of the horse for the entirety of the race. They also need to have a low body weight, as horses are allowed to carry a certain amount of weight, and the jockey's weight is included in that.

Prestige and Pride. Other than the booze and the thrill, what makes horse racing so popular in Hong Kong is the prestige that comes with it. Being a horse owner is not easy, since, unlike in other racing countries like England and Australia, there is no breeding industry in Hong Kong.

In addition, they earn an average bonus of HK$7,644. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Hong Kong SAR. An entry level jockey (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of HK$230,997.

Happy Valley (Chinese: 跑馬地) is an upper-income residential area in Hong Kong, located on Hong Kong Island. The area is bordered by Caroline Hill to the east, Jardine's Lookout to the south, Morrison Hill to the west, and Causeway Bay to the north.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) is a world leader in providing a structured retraining programme for retired racehorses. The Retired Racehorse Programme has been in operation since 1964 when Beas River Equestrian Centre (BREC) was established as a home for retired horses.

Dubai World Cup

As the world's most lucrative horse race, it offers a staggering $12 million in prize money. Not only is this the highest prize money of any horse race, it also represents the largest payout in the history of horse racing.

What is the most famous horse in Hong Kong? ›

1. Silent Witness. Nothing short of a legend to the Hong Kong racing community.

Sleep is vitally important to horses, but equines don't require the eight consecutive hours many humans need to be healthy and rested. Instead, the average horse will spend just under three hours per day asleep; this sleep will be spaced out throughout the entire 24-hour time period.

Track Record. Generally, looking at the horse's track record is a good way of starting your research. As mentioned earlier, if a horse finished in the top three in its last two or three races, then it has a good chance of doing it again or winning the race.

The running performance of Thoroughbred racehorses has been reported to peak when they are between 4 and 5 years old.

horsewoman. a woman horseman. jockey. someone employed to ride horses in horse races.

Most jockeys begin their training between the ages of 16 and 22. There's no maximum age limit, but the average retirement age is between 40 and 50 years old, which is when many jockeys move on to becoming trainers or agents.

The word "jockey" originated from England and was used to describe the individual who rode horses in racing. They must be light, typically around a weight of 100-120 lb., and physically fit.

The 2023 Fountain of Youth Stakes post time is 5:43 p.m. ET for this $400,000 race.

2022-2023 Oaklawn Race Meet

Gates open at 11:00am on most race days (subject to change). First post time at 12:30pm (subject to change). Plan ahead! Click below for the schedule.

Make plans to be with us for the 2023 American Quarter Horse season! The meet runs from April 28 to July 15 with live racing each Wednesday through Saturday night starting at 6:15 pm.

What time is the big race at Grand National? ›

A four-way fight for favouritism in the Grand National

Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of Grand National day, with the big race going off at 5.15pm this evening.

Forte cruises to Fountain of Youth Stakes win.

The race begins at 6pm at the 2nd Street Bridge which is considered both the start and the finish line. All boats typically come racing back (at 10mph) around 8pm, so be there for the photo finish.

Does Oaklawn Casino Resort have a dress code? There isn't a set dress code for any races. Feel free to wear relaxing, casual clothes if you want.

The casino is a nice place and it is clean. Staff are friendly. No free drinks but they have a happy hour that seems to be all day/night with drinks at $2.

Gentlemen must wear traditional sports coats or suits which are optional on Sunday. Ladies must wear dresses or slacks with no visible undergarments or bare midriffs showing. Leisure garments, athletic wear, shorts and the like will not be permitted.

Make plans to be with us for the 2023 American Quarter Horse season! The meet runs from April 28 to July 15 with live racing each Wednesday through Saturday night starting at 6:15 pm.

Karl Broberg and End Zone Athletics once again led all trainers and owners, respectively, while emerging superstar Vicente Del Cid topped the jockey standings for the first time in Vinton, La. Del Cid came into the season at Delta Downs as an apprentice rider and left as a journeyman.

LIVE RACING SCHEDULE

Delta Downs will conduct the second of 22 weeks of live Thoroughbred racing this Wednesday through Saturday. Post times each night during the 88-day season are at 5:45 p.m. through March 17.

What do you wear to Grand National races? ›

There's no official dress code at The Grand National. We encourage you to come dressed to feel your best! Aintree is a spectacle of colour for all three days of the festival, with many using their trip as an opportunity to showcase their favourite raceday looks".

The 2023 Grand National takes place at Aintree on Saturday, as the famous old race runs for the 175th time. A trio of fancied horses head the betting with Corach Rambler, Delta Work and Noble Yeats all available around the 8/1 mark and the most tipped among the 40 runners for this year's race.

The Grand National generally lasts between 9 and 11 minutes, with the length of time it takes to be run depending on the ground conditions. The fastest ever time is 8 minutes 47.8 seconds recorded by Mr Frisk in 1990. The slowest time is 14m 53s, recorded by Lottery who won the first Grand National in 1839.