At the races (Shatin Race Course)

Recently had a rare opportunity to go to the races. Horse racing is very much a part of Hong Kong life and culture. We have races almost three-quarters of the year and they happen every Wednesday and Sunday. Although I don't gamble, it was still exciting to see the horses race against each other and cheer for them.

This was my Mother's/Father's day present to my Dai Gu Ma (dad's older sister) and Dai Gu Jeung (her husband), they always treat me to food, foot massages, presents etc.
left to right: Alex (co-worker), Teresa (friend and now co-worker too), me, Dai Gu Ma, Dai Gu Jeung

My uncle just had heart surgery over the Easter weekend, so now that he's rested for a while, I though this would be a really nice gift for him. He said that he's only been to the races once before and that was 20 years ago!

left: watching for her horse
middle: after the races = REST
right: Hong Kong Jockey Club emblem

We got to go down to the Parade Ring, where the horses are led around in a circle for VIPs and owners to look at their horse before each race. This allows them to see the horse up close so that they can determine which horse to bet on.

No. 7 won race 4, but his jockey won three races that day on a different horse each time! Unfortunately my uncle didn't listen to my aunt and missed placing a bet on No. 7, or else we might have won some money!

middle: don't know if you can see this, but down on the green tracks, the horses are racing towards the finish line!