Happy Valley Racecourse Tips & Latest News
Few racecourses deliver an atmosphere quite like Happy Valley, where racing under lights takes place in the middle of one of the world's most densely populated cities and the surrounding Hong Kong skyline provides a unique backdrop.
Night racing is the defining feature of the venue, with the vast majority of meetings staged on Wednesday evenings throughout the Hong Kong racing season. The 2026/27 Happy Valley campaign begins on Wednesday, September 9, with the HKJC fixture calendar designating the meeting as Night / Turf.
While Sha Tin accommodates both turf and All Weather Track racing, Happy Valley racing is conducted entirely on turf, with its compact configuration and relatively short straight creating a very different test to Hong Kong's other major racecourse.
The calendar does contain occasional exceptions to the usual Wednesday-night format, most notably Sunday, November 1, 2026, which the HKJC has scheduled as a day meeting at Happy Valley.
Whether you're looking for race dates, betting tips, form guides, fields, race previews, results or the latest Hong Kong horse racing news, you'll find everything you need for Happy Valley race meetings right here.
Happy Valley Racecourse Bookie Promotions
Happy Valley betting markets generally arrive on Wednesday morning for Australian fans and they do offer promotions.
Our online wagering partners will deliver Happy Valley bookmaker offers, so keep an eye out in the lead up to the meetings for what bonus bet and money back specials are on offer.
Happy Valley Racecourse Free Bets
Due to Australian regulations bookmakers are no longer allowed to offer free bets to prospective or existing customers.
However, bookmakers do still offer money back specials which essentially amount to free bets if successful so check with your bookie to see if they are delivering Happy Valley free bets.
Happy Valley Race Dates - 2026/27
| Date | Day | Session | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 16 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 23 Sep 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Day | Happy Valley Races |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 18 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 25 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 2 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 9 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Night | IJC Night |
| 16 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 23 Dec 2026 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 6 Jan 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 13 Jan 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 20 Jan 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 27 Jan 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 3 Feb 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 11 Feb 2027 | Thursday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 17 Feb 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 24 Feb 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 3 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 10 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 17 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 24 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 31 Mar 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 7 Apr 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 14 Apr 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 21 Apr 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 5 May 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 12 May 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 19 May 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 26 May 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 2 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 9 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 16 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 23 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 30 Jun 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 7 Jul 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
| 14 Jul 2027 | Wednesday | Night | Happy Valley Races |
Happy Valley Racecourse Results
The Hong Kong Jockey Club are a world leader in racing and that extends to their websites and information for fans, which is second to none in terms of professionalism.
Visit their site for any results or specific information, trials etc on any horse.
Happy Valley Racecourse Bet Of The Day
Our experts watch and analyse races at Happy Valley to deliver the best bets of each and every card.
You can expect to see our Happy Valley tips and previews early on a Wednesday afternoon, well before the night racing starts there.
Happy Valley Racecourse Social News
To get all the Happy Valley social news your best bet is the visit the Hong Kong Jockey Club social media channels, preferably on twitter.
The Hong Kong Twitter page can be found @HKJC_Racing which covers both Happy Valley and Sha Tin.
Happy Valley Racecourse FAQ
- How do I get to Happy Valley race course?
1. Take MTR Island Line, get off at Causeway Bay station, and then get out from Exit A - Times Square. Walk for about 15 minutes to Wong Nai Chung Road.
2. Take bus line 1, 1P, 8X, 10, 19, 37B, 37X, 72A, 72, 75, 76, 77, 90, 96, 97, 117 or 592, and get off at Happy Valley Racecourse station.
3. You can hop on a tram marked 'Happy Valley' anywhere in the north of HK Island and arrive at the racecourse. The fare is HKD 2.3. - How much does it cost to get into Happy Valley?
Basic admission price to get into Happy Valley is HK$10, which is around $1.96 in Australian Dollars. This is for standing room.
For a seat in the public area, you're looking at roughly a HK$20 spend which is about $3.90 in Australian Dollars. - Where is the Happy Valley Racecourse?
The Happy Valley Racecourse is located on Hong Kong Island and is surrounded by Wong Nai Chung Road and Morrison Hill Road.
It is one of two racecourses in Hong Kong. - What do I wear to the Happy Valley races?
The Happy Valley dress code isn't as strict as the Flemington members or Royal Ascot but smart casual wear is advised.
Denim, short and sandals are not permitted.
