The Beat and Vantage pilot new Gen-AI digital racing experience at Happy Valley Racecourse

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“Club”) is pleased to announce the official opening of The Beat and Vantage tonight at Happy Valley Racecourse - twin venues offering a brand-new digital horse racing experience for the younger generation of fans.

Located on the 2/F and 3/F of the Pavilion Stand, The Beat and Vantage combine innovation with entertainment to offer customers with “one-stop” digital racing and racecourse experience.

Located on the 2/F and 3/F of the Pavilion Stand, The Beat and Vantage combine innovation with entertainment. Their “one-stop” racing and racecourse experience supported by AI animation is tailor-made for customers familiar with using big data for race research and analysis. They are also ideal for those looking for a more relaxed dining environment and vibrant entertainment.

Located on the 2/F and 3/F of the Pavilion Stand, The Beat and Vantage combine innovation with entertainment to offer customers with “one-stop” digital racing and racecourse experience.

Stepping into The Beat on the 2/F, guests will immediately be presented with an LED wall showcasing digital Parade Ring with simple and gamified information. After picking their favourites, guests can head to the Interactive AI Horse Selection Stations, where, with the assistance of AI technology they can input parameters such as Fitness, Draw, Jockey, Trainer, and Track & Distance to identify two frontrunners for comparison. From here it is just a question of making their selections, perhaps via the Club’s mobile app, which is handily available.

The Beat on the 2/F features an iconic LED wall showcasing digital Parade Ring with simple and gamified information.

Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges said: “To sustain our world-class racing as an international brand for Hong Kong, we must stay close to the fast-changing aspirations of our customers in the digital age. The Beat and Vantage are the Club’s response, pioneering a new digital racecourse concept that in the coming years will meet the needs of younger generation fans, both local and from overseas. They will also further strengthen our Happy Wednesday brand, whose vibrant mix of sporting and social entertainment is well-received by local fans and tourists.”

Both The Beat and Vantage feature Interactive AI Horse Selection Station, where with the assistance of AI technology they can input parameters such as Fitness, Draw, Jockey, Trainer, and Track & Distance to identify two frontrunners for comparison.

Club Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau said: “We’re excited to launch the first immersive digital horse racing experience at The Beat and Vantage. Looking forward, we will implement a holistic digital transformation of the entire customer journey for racegoers, from pre-race preparation, raceday experiences, all the way to post-race engagement. The digital racecourse experience will gradually be extended to other racecourse venues to transform the racegoing experience for all.”

Both The Beat and Vantage feature Interactive AI Horse Selection Station, where with the assistance of AI technology they can input parameters such as Fitness, Draw, Jockey, Trainer, and Track & Distance to identify two frontrunners for comparison.

The Beat and Vantage offer sweeping views of the racing action, with music from a live band in The Beat and a rotating selection of top DJs in Vantage. An array of gourmet bar bites are available in The Beat, while those seeking out an à la carte dining experience should head for Vantage. Both offer a wide selection of signature cocktails and craft beers, with Vantage also home to its own curated wine list. Both are guaranteed to offer a fun, social and immersive night at the races.

iPads are available for complimentary use in both The Beat and Vantage, enabling guests to access the Interactive AI Horse Selection Station at finger tips anywhere in the venue.

“Exceptional horse racing entertainment is always the key take-away for our racecourse customers. The Beat offers a relaxed yet stylish way to engage with the racing action, while Vantage brings luxury, cool chic and superior dining. Our goal is to make Vantage a favourite spot for the city’s most influential figures and visiting VIPs, where they can have an unforgettable experience of Hong Kong’s world class racing,” said Club Executive Director, Membership, Brand, Marketing and Experience Anthony Ingham.

The Beat has a cyber-chic atmosphere. Guests can take an elevated view of the races in Happy Valley Racecourse.

The Beat and Vantage are open during all night and day race meetings at Happy Valley Racecourse. Customers can make reservations online at https://www.bookingrc.hkjc.com/onlinebooking/?venueId=940   for The Beat, https://www.bookingrc.hkjc.com/onlinebooking/?venueId=941  for Vantage. They can also call the Club’s Hotline at 1880 (Priority Customers) or 1817 (Public Customers) for booking or enquiries. All racegoers must be aged 18 or above.

At Vantage, guests can savor a selection of fine food and drinks while enjoying a panoramic view of the horses competing against the stunning backdrop of the Hong Kong skyline.

At Vantage, guests can savor a selection of fine food and drinks while enjoying a panoramic view of the horses competing against the stunning backdrop of the Hong Kong skyline.

The Institute of Philanthropy (IoP) is proud to serve as the exclusive sponsor of “Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West”exhibition, which opened today at the Hong Kong Museum of Art. The exhibition brings together 106 masterpieces and artefacts from The Palace Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Palace of Versailles and the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Previously staged at The Palace Museum in Beijing in 2025 under the title “Rejoicing in Woods and Springs: A Journey through Garden Cultures in China and the Wider World”, also exclusively sponsored by IoP, the exhibition’s arrival in Hong Kong underscores IoP’s commitment to promoting Chinese culture and values and fostering international cultural exchange.

Guests tour the “Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West” exhibition.

The exhibition celebrates the beauty and cultural significance of gardens across civilisations. From the grand gardens of Emperor Qianlong and King Louis XIV to the artistry of Claude Monet, Zhang Daqian and Wen Zhengming, visitors can discover how gardens have long been spaces of creativity and leisure.

Guests tour the “Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West” exhibition.

Officiating guests at the opening ceremony included Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government; Wang Yuegong, Deputy Director of The Palace Museum; Ann Kung, Deputy Chairman of IoP and Trustee of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; Dr Wang Tao, Pritzker Chair of Arts of Asia, Executive Director of initiatives in Asia of Art Institute of Chicago; Professor Desmond Hui, Chairman of the Art Sub-committee of the Museum Advisory Committee; Eve Tam, Acting Director of Leisure and Cultural Services; and Dr Maria Mok, Museum Director of the Hong Kong Museum of Art.

Officiating guests at the opening ceremony included Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government; Wang Yuegong, Deputy Director of The Palace Museum; Ann Kung, Deputy Chairman of IoP and Trustee of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust; Dr Wang Tao, Pritzker Chair of Arts of Asia, Executive Director of initiatives in Asia of Art Institute of Chicago; Professor Desmond Hui, Chairman of the Art Sub-committee of the Museum Advisory Committee; Eve Tam, Acting Director of Leisure and Cultural Services; and Dr Maria Mok, Museum Director of the Hong Kong Museum of Art.

Rosanna Law, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR Government, said that this touring exhibition, which began at The Palace Museum in 2025 and arrived in Hong Kong today, connects regional culture of the East and West through historical gardens. The HKMoA, as the grand finale, will exclusively feature a selection of art treasures. The exhibition not only fully showcase the distinctive features of gardens from East and West and the rich cultural heritage from different regions, but also highlights Hong Kong’s vital role as a window for mutual exchange and learning between Chinese and Western civilisations. She added that the country advocates “shaping tourism with cultural activities and promoting culture through tourism”. Culture and tourism have always been highly complemented with each other. With Labour Day Golden Week approaching, she believes the exhibition would attract local art lovers and tourists, as well as boost consumption in the surrounding area. She extended her appreciation to The Hong Kong Jockey Club for its full support, and to the Institute of Philanthropy for its sponsorship, which together enabled the exwhibition to be successfully staged.

Guests tour the “Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West” exhibition.

Wang Yuegong, Deputy Director of The Palace Museum, said that Chinese gardens evoke the grandeur of mountains, rivers, and the natural world, all within a small space and in pursuit of the ideal. Through this exhibition series, the Palace Museum hopes to foster open, cross‑disciplinary dialogue and collaboration, and to engage all sectors of society in exploring the question of ideal living.

Ann Kung, Deputy Chairman of IoP and Trustee of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, said that the enduring legacy of Chinese garden art echoes the profound cultural heritage of The Palace Museum. Through this dialogue across time and cultures, she hoped more members of the public could experience the beauty of gardens from the East and West, deepen their understanding of the nation's history and culture, and carry forward Chinese cultural heritage, thereby enhancing cultural confidence and social cohesion.

Ann Kung, Deputy Chairman of IoP and Trustee of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the “Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West” exhibition.

“Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West” is an important part of a five-year collaboration under a Memorandum of Co-operation entitled “Promotion of Chinese Culture and Arts Tech Talent Development in the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong” signed between The Palace Museum and IoP. It aims to foster cultural exchange between the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong and to nurture aspiring arts tech talent. The exhibition will offer guided tours for schools, charitable organisations and non profit-making organisations.

Guests tour the “Blooming: The Art of Gardens in East and West” exhibition.