| | | | | video screen presenting an up close view of the |
| Among the two revered racecourses in Hong | | | | races, the racecourse is a humongous center of |
| Kong, Happy Valley Racecourse is the most | | | | activity on race nights. Just as moneymaking has |
| popular and has an electric atmosphere | | | | become Hong Kong's favorite sport, horse racing |
| surrounding it. The Happy Valley Racecourse is | | | | at the Happy Valley Racecourse has become |
| located on Hong Kong Island, accessible via the | | | | Hong Kong's favorite moneymaking sport. The |
| Wong Nai Chung and Morrison Hill roads. | | | | racecourse has been active since 1846 and the |
| | | | | modern city was built around this great attraction. |
| Resembling a Roman amphitheater, the Happy | | | | |
| Valley Racecourse has high stands and tight | | | | Besides the racing tracks, Happy Valley |
| tracks perfect for viewing horse races. Gambling | | | | Racecourse is also home to another major horse |
| on horse races is the most notable pastime in | | | | racing attraction – the Hong Kong Jockey Club |
| Hong Kong and it's a very serious sport because | | | | Archive & Museum. Also known as the Hong |
| of this. The impressive Happy Valley Racecourse | | | | Kong Racing Museum, the building was |
| is flooded with spectators on race days and the | | | | constructed in 1995 as part of the grand stand |
| betting is always intensive. Parties hosted on the | | | | and is located on the 2nd floor of the Happy |
| private racecourse balconies are a common sight | | | | Valley Stand. It was officially opened to the public |
| and the elite social crowd enjoy the races from | | | | in October 1996. The museum constitutes of four |
| up there. | | | | galleries, including The Origin Of Our Horses, |
| | | | | Shaping Sha Tin, Understanding Horses and |
| Nighttime is the best to enjoy races at the Happy | | | | Themed Exhibitions. A cinema and souvenir shop |
| Valley Racecourse. The big bright lighting and | | | | also contributes to the museum's appeal. |
| chaotic air coupled with the giant 20x5.8 meter | | | | |