All Hong Kong Gambling Games are Run by the Hong Kong Jockey Club

Horse racing season is on during the winter time in Hong Kong which is not as cold as northern countries, such as the U.S.A. and Canada. There is no horse racing during summer time due to the high temperature and humidity.

My parents always kept us away from the "Majong" table (a Chinese gambling game) also available at the HK Jockey Club. Therefore, I have never had a chance to watch live horse racing in Hong Kong.

There are 2 race courses in Hong Kong. One is in Shatin in the New Territories and the other one is in Happy Valley on Hong Kong Island. Here, we will concentrate on the one in Happy Valley.

When I went back to Hong Kong in Feburary 2009, I had a chance to go into their restaurant. It is only open for members,the membership fee is outrageous. But my sister is a journalist so she has a special pass that allows her access, but she does not need to pay for the membership. My uncle, aunt and I went together with my sister.

Although I had been in Happy Valley for so many years (my kindergarten and elementary schools were in this district) and I passed by it almost every day, this was my first time to take a good look at the race course.

When there is horse racing, the whole area, Happy Valley, is like a mad house. Once you go in, don't expect to get out easily.

After lunch, we were hoping to check out the Hong Kong Jockey Club Museum (coming soon link to HK Jockey Club Museum Page). But then, we realized that it is closed on Mondays. Maybe, we will take our little one, Napoleon Loves Horses, to check it out next time when we go back.

The following 2 pictures were the view of the horse racing course taken from the restaurant. When it is the big day, this place is crowded with its members.

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