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HONG KONG CHAMPIONS Tour (22-28 APRIL, 2025)
Updated 15/8/24
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OnTrack Racing Tours is proud to present our 2025 Hong Kong Champions Racing Tour.
The tour features world class racing action at Sha Tin on 'Champions Day' which features the running of three Group 1 races.
The group will also take in night racing a the spectacular Happy Valley track.
Our tour group will be based at the classy Royal Garden, Kowloon. This property is located ideally along Mody Road and is a short stroll to Victoria Harbour and the busy shopping district along Nathan Road.
I hope you can join us on this wonderful tour.
Grant Morgan
The tour features world class racing action at Sha Tin on 'Champions Day' which features the running of three Group 1 races.
The group will also take in night racing a the spectacular Happy Valley track.
Our tour group will be based at the classy Royal Garden, Kowloon. This property is located ideally along Mody Road and is a short stroll to Victoria Harbour and the busy shopping district along Nathan Road.
I hope you can join us on this wonderful tour.
Grant Morgan
TOUR HOSTS & CO-ORDINATORS
Grant Morgan (left) with 2024 Group 1 Doomben Cup winner Bois D'Argent (GB).
GRANT MORGAN
The Managing Director of Ontrack, Grant has held a number of prominent roles within the racing and breeding industry as a bloodstock agent, marketing manager, business manager and racing manager. Group 1 winners Brazen Beau and Bois D'Argent are among a growing list of top class gallopers secured by Grant as a bloodstock agent. Grant has been hosting popular racing and breeding tour groups since 2003 after co-founding OnTrack in 2002.
The Managing Director of Ontrack, Grant has held a number of prominent roles within the racing and breeding industry as a bloodstock agent, marketing manager, business manager and racing manager. Group 1 winners Brazen Beau and Bois D'Argent are among a growing list of top class gallopers secured by Grant as a bloodstock agent. Grant has been hosting popular racing and breeding tour groups since 2003 after co-founding OnTrack in 2002.
JENNY MORGAN
Jenny is the administrative backbone of the business handling administration and accounts for Ontrack from
the companies offices at Bundall. Before co-founding Ontrack with Grant in 2002, Jenny had extensive work experience in the Superannuation and Life Insurance industries after completing a Bachelor of Arts.
Jenny is the administrative backbone of the business handling administration and accounts for Ontrack from
the companies offices at Bundall. Before co-founding Ontrack with Grant in 2002, Jenny had extensive work experience in the Superannuation and Life Insurance industries after completing a Bachelor of Arts.
BRIAN LAWLOR
Brian Lawlor is widely experienced in the New Zealand racing industry and now resides on the Gold Coast. Brian’s racing resume includes roles with Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Truth and the Wellington Jockey Club. He was also extensively involved in New Zealand Central Districts clubs in various positions. Holding a lifelong passion for racing and breeding, Brian has been working with Ontrack since 2009.
Brian Lawlor is widely experienced in the New Zealand racing industry and now resides on the Gold Coast. Brian’s racing resume includes roles with Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Truth and the Wellington Jockey Club. He was also extensively involved in New Zealand Central Districts clubs in various positions. Holding a lifelong passion for racing and breeding, Brian has been working with Ontrack since 2009.
CHAMPIONS DAY - TOP CLASS INTERNATIONAL RACING ACTION
The Hong Kong racing industry is recognised as having no peer on the world stage. It attracts the finest trainers and jockeys throughout the world who compete in one of the toughest racing stages. Our tour takes in racing at both HAPPY VALLEY and SHA TIN. Our group will be accommodated in luxurious private suites at both courses. These prime locations make sure you have some of the best seats in the house to take in all that racing in Hong Kong has to offer.
SHA TIN - CHAMPIONS DAY
Champions Day is arguably the biggest and most exciting day of racing outside of HKIR. Three Group 1 races ensure a fantastic day of racing with these races making up HK$65 million in prizemoney.
The Queen Elizabeth II Cup (worth HK$25 million) is one of the focal points along with the Chairmans’ Sprint Prize and Champions Mile. The Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize is the final leg of the Hong Kong Speed Series.
Champions Day is arguably the biggest and most exciting day of racing outside of HKIR. Three Group 1 races ensure a fantastic day of racing with these races making up HK$65 million in prizemoney.
The Queen Elizabeth II Cup (worth HK$25 million) is one of the focal points along with the Chairmans’ Sprint Prize and Champions Mile. The Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize is the final leg of the Hong Kong Speed Series.
HAPPY VALLEY - NIGHT RACING
No visit to Hong Kong is complete without taking in the picturesque Happy Valley. The night racing capital, Happy Valley was first built in 1845.
Upgraded in 1995, Happy Valley has a capacity of 55,000 and is located in the Wan Chai district on Hong Kong Island. Happy Valley is used exclusively for racing, with Sha Tin used for both racing and training.
No visit to Hong Kong is complete without taking in the picturesque Happy Valley. The night racing capital, Happy Valley was first built in 1845.
Upgraded in 1995, Happy Valley has a capacity of 55,000 and is located in the Wan Chai district on Hong Kong Island. Happy Valley is used exclusively for racing, with Sha Tin used for both racing and training.
ACCOMODATION
The Royal Garden, Kowloon (FIVE STAR)
The Royal Garden offers 5 star hotel accommodation ideally located in the Tsim Sha Tsui area of Kowloon, Hong Kong. A choice of 445 recently remodeled contemporary hotel rooms, including 54 spacious and luxurious suites opening onto terraced balconies overlooking the atrium.
Deluxe King bed room
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Deluxe Twin bed room
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Deluxe Rooms:
Our standard tour package includes Deluxe Rooms which feature:
Our standard tour package includes Deluxe Rooms which feature:
- 30 sq. m. with City Views
- 40-inch LED HDTV
- 25 hotel TV channels with pay movie
- High-speed wired and wireless Internet access
- In-room security safety box
- iPod connection
- Voicemail
- Rain shower or bathtub
Breakfast
Full buffet international breakfast included daily. Served in the Greenery daily from 6:30am to 10:30am
Full buffet international breakfast included daily. Served in the Greenery daily from 6:30am to 10:30am
Premier Room (Harbour View)
Room Upgrades:
Ask us about upgrades to Premier Rooms (Harbour Views), Studio Suites, Junior Suites, Deluxe Suites and Crown Rooms.
Ask us about upgrades to Premier Rooms (Harbour Views), Studio Suites, Junior Suites, Deluxe Suites and Crown Rooms.
TOUR FEATURES
Our tours feature a wealth of inclusions, at no added cost to our guests. We believe these features provide you with almost everything you might need in the way of activities and meals during the tour.
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RACEDAY: SHA TIN CHAMPIONS DAY
Dine in an exclusive private suite to witness the prestigious Champions Day race card at Sha Tin. There simply is no better vantage point in Sha Tin – we have again secured the best. This includes international Lunch Buffet which features Lobster, Oysters, Prime Beef and a wide selection of scrumptious delights. Afternoon Tea is also served whilst unlimited pouring of
beverages from the standard bar and selected wine is available throughout the day.
Dine in an exclusive private suite to witness the prestigious Champions Day race card at Sha Tin. There simply is no better vantage point in Sha Tin – we have again secured the best. This includes international Lunch Buffet which features Lobster, Oysters, Prime Beef and a wide selection of scrumptious delights. Afternoon Tea is also served whilst unlimited pouring of
beverages from the standard bar and selected wine is available throughout the day.
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RACEDAY: HAPPY VALLEY NIGHT MEETING
Enjoy night racing at Happy Valley featuring top class trainers and jockeys. Dine in a private suite and enjoy an International Buffet dinner with unlimited pouring of beverages. The group will be perched high above Happy Valley enabling us to take in the electric atmosphere of night racing.
Enjoy night racing at Happy Valley featuring top class trainers and jockeys. Dine in a private suite and enjoy an International Buffet dinner with unlimited pouring of beverages. The group will be perched high above Happy Valley enabling us to take in the electric atmosphere of night racing.
FEATURE DINNER: SABATINI
Experience a special feature dinner with your fellow tour guests at the beautiful Sabatini restaurant in the Royal Garden Hotel. A private area set aside for our guests, you will enjoy a sumptuous two course meal with house beverages included.
Experience a special feature dinner with your fellow tour guests at the beautiful Sabatini restaurant in the Royal Garden Hotel. A private area set aside for our guests, you will enjoy a sumptuous two course meal with house beverages included.
WELCOME COCKTAIL PARTY: J's BAR
Meet your fellow tour party members and hosts in a private Welcome Cocktail Party at the Royal Garden Hotel prior to departing to the
races at Happy Valley.
Meet your fellow tour party members and hosts in a private Welcome Cocktail Party at the Royal Garden Hotel prior to departing to the
races at Happy Valley.
TRACKWORK & STABLE PRIVATE TOUR: SHA TIN
The group will visit Sha Tin for trackwork. We will meet top local trainers and jockeys as we get an insight into the inner workings of training at this bustling racing district.
The group will visit Sha Tin for trackwork. We will meet top local trainers and jockeys as we get an insight into the inner workings of training at this bustling racing district.
DAY TOUR: CONGHUA TRAINING FACILITY
We will visit the newest arm of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the Congua training facility. Spread across 150 hectares, Conghua Racecourse can house more than 660 active, in-training horses at its current stable capacity.
We will visit the newest arm of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the Congua training facility. Spread across 150 hectares, Conghua Racecourse can house more than 660 active, in-training horses at its current stable capacity.
FEATURE DINNER: HUTONG
Experience fine Northern Chinese dining 18 stories above Victoria Harbour with sweeping views of the dazzling night sky. Guests will experience modern Chinese dining with accompanying beverage package.
Experience fine Northern Chinese dining 18 stories above Victoria Harbour with sweeping views of the dazzling night sky. Guests will experience modern Chinese dining with accompanying beverage package.
SUMMARY ITINERARY
Guests check into Royal Garden
Evening at Leisure
Evening at Leisure
Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast. Greenery, Royal Garden.
Morning/Afternoon: Free Time
Evening: Welcome Cocktail Party J’s Bistro, Royal Garden
Evening/Dinner: Night Racing @ Happy Valley. Private Box, dinner & beverages.
Morning/Afternoon: Free Time
Evening: Welcome Cocktail Party J’s Bistro, Royal Garden
Evening/Dinner: Night Racing @ Happy Valley. Private Box, dinner & beverages.
Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast. Greenery, Royal Garden.
Morning: Trackwork & Stable Tour, Sha Tin. # Details subject to final confirmation.
Afternoon: Free Time
Evening: Feature Dinner: Sabatini Restaurant, Royal Garden
Morning: Trackwork & Stable Tour, Sha Tin. # Details subject to final confirmation.
Afternoon: Free Time
Evening: Feature Dinner: Sabatini Restaurant, Royal Garden
Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast. Greenery, Royal Garden.
Day Tour: Conghua Racecourse including Lunch. # Details subject to final confirmation.
Evening: Free Time
Day Tour: Conghua Racecourse including Lunch. # Details subject to final confirmation.
Evening: Free Time
Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast. Greenery, Royal Garden.
Morning: Free time
Afternoon: Free time
Evening: Feature Dinner: Hutong
Morning: Free time
Afternoon: Free time
Evening: Feature Dinner: Hutong
Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast. Greenery, Royal Garden.
Lunch/Afternoon: Hong Kong Champions Day Races @ Sha Tin Private Box, Lunch & beverages.
Evening at Leisure
Lunch/Afternoon: Hong Kong Champions Day Races @ Sha Tin Private Box, Lunch & beverages.
Evening at Leisure
Breakfast: Full buffet breakfast. Greenery, Royal Garden.
Morning: Check out
Morning: Check out
PRICES
Fly Yourself Packages
Land Only
Double/Twin Share: $5,650 per person (no GST)
Single Share: $6,765 per person (no GST)
Arrange Your Own Flights
Arrange your own flights flying to Hong Kong. Regular daily
flights from Australia are available from major commercial
carriers. This enables guests to take advantage of frequent
flyer packages. You can also add your own personal
itinerary before or after our tour to make the most of your visit
to Hong Kong.
Land Only
Double/Twin Share: $5,650 per person (no GST)
Single Share: $6,765 per person (no GST)
Arrange Your Own Flights
Arrange your own flights flying to Hong Kong. Regular daily
flights from Australia are available from major commercial
carriers. This enables guests to take advantage of frequent
flyer packages. You can also add your own personal
itinerary before or after our tour to make the most of your visit
to Hong Kong.
