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