The Hong Kong Jockey Club today announces the re-opening of two meticulously renovated dining and entertainment venues at Sha Tin Racecourse – Champion Circle and Inner Circle. The upgraded venues will enhance the race-going experience for both local racing fans and overseas visitors, offering unparalleled racecourse catering and entertainment alongside Hong Kong’s world-class racing.
Champion Circle and Inner Circle will reopen in May with a brand-new look, becoming the largest dining and entertainment venue at Sha Tin Racecourse, offering an unparalleled catering and entertainment experience.
The enhanced Inner Circle features sophisticated interiors and a wide variety of seating combinations to cater to customers’ needs.
Located on 3/F of Grandstand I at Sha Tin Racecourse and with a total floor area of 50,000 square feet, the new-look Champion Circle and Inner Circle have been optimised to accommodate a total of almost 1,000 customers. They will offer an exceptional, livelier full day of racing, dining and entertainment for racing enthusiasts and high-end priority card members, respectively.
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Champion Circle and Inner Circle will reopen in May with a brand-new look, becoming the largest dining and entertainment venue at Sha Tin Racecourse, offering an unparalleled catering and entertainment experience.
The enhanced Inner Circle features sophisticated interiors and a wide variety of seating combinations to cater to customers’ needs.
The enhanced Inner Circle features sophisticated interiors and a wide variety of seating combinations to cater to customers’ needs.
To fully meet customer needs, Champion Circle offers nine seating combinations, accommodating a total of 800 guests.
The enhanced Inner Circle features sophisticated interiors and a wide variety of seating combinations to cater to customers’ needs.
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Club’s Chief Executive Officer, the reopening of Champion Circle and Inner Circle will help promote horse racing tourism and bring customers an even more pleasant racecourse experience.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (left), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (right) congratulate on the reopening of Inner Circle after enhancement.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (left), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (right) congratulate on the reopening of Inner Circle after enhancement.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (right), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (left) are confident the reopened Champion Circle will be well received by customers.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (right), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (left) are confident the reopened Champion Circle will be well received by customers.
A new “Priority Zone” has been launched within Champion Circle, featuring 76 seats exclusively for HKJC Priority Silver or above.
Along with views of the Sha Tin Racecourse track, Champion Circle and Inner Circle also provide panoramic views of the Parade Ring, enhancing the racing experience.
A private room accommodating eight in Inner Circle is a treasured new addition for HKJC Priority Black and Gold customers who value privacy.
Featured by two 14-metre wide TV walls each larger than a double-decker bus, Champion Circle has more than doubled its number of televisions to almost 400 to keep customers connected to the thrill of racing.
The enhanced Inner Circle features sophisticated interiors and a wide variety of seating combinations to cater to customers’ needs.
To fully meet customer needs, Champion Circle offers nine seating combinations, accommodating a total of 800 guests.
Sha Tin Racecourse stages major race meetings, welcoming close to one million annual visitations from Hong Kong, the Mainland and overseas last season. The venues’ re-opening is perfectly timed, bringing fresh energy and excitement to Sha Tin Racecourse as the city promotes horse racing tourism. Dozens of high-end international tourists will be among the first customers to enjoy the premium experience offered by Inner Circle on the Club’s flagship FWD Champions Day on 27 April, which is also designated as one of the city’s mega events for a second consecutive year. Others will have the chance to enjoy the unique charm of horse racing in the upgraded Champion Circle from early May, when the venue opens to all members of the public.
The enhanced Inner Circle features sophisticated interiors and a wide variety of seating combinations to cater to customers’ needs.
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Club’s Chief Executive Officer, the reopening of Champion Circle and Inner Circle will help promote horse racing tourism and bring customers an even more pleasant racecourse experience.
Dennis Hau, the Club’s Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation, said that with customer satisfaction at its heart, the Club is delighted to reopen Champion Circle and Inner Circle. The venues’ meticulous redesign incorporates useful feedback from customer surveys, particularly in terms of ambience, space and catering. “We hope the stylish interior, optimised layout, wide variety of seating combinations, and venue-specific and upgraded catering choices have all the boxes checked, taking our customers’ sporting and social entertainment experience, which is unique to the racecourse, to the next level,” he said.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (left), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (right) congratulate on the reopening of Inner Circle after enhancement.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (left), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (right) congratulate on the reopening of Inner Circle after enhancement.
Customers at the 800-seat Champion Circle will enjoy more spacious seating arrangements in nine combinations, after an almost 50% increase in the space-to-customer ratio. In addition to the longest venue-exclusive balconies on-course, overlooking both the Parade Ring and the tracks, customers will be thrilled with the vibrant new design and cosy vibe. The former a-la-carte menus have been replaced with a variety of tempting cuisine sets available from HK$160.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (right), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (left) are confident the reopened Champion Circle will be well received by customers.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre), Executive Director, Customer Strategy, Insights and Innovation Dennis Hau (right), and Executive Director, Corporate Affairs Raymond Tam (left) are confident the reopened Champion Circle will be well received by customers.
In the “Priority Zone”, a new designated Champion Circle area seating 76, HKJC Priority Silver or above customers can enjoy a meal set and afternoon tea set for just HK$200 amid the stunning view and scintillating moments of the races.
A new “Priority Zone” has been launched within Champion Circle, featuring 76 seats exclusively for HKJC Priority Silver or above.
The adjacent Inner Circle is an exclusive and exquisite sanctuary, where exceptional food and great company meet the heart-pounding excitement of the finish line. With its sophisticated interiors and clear view of the racecourse tracks and paddock, HKJC Priority Black and Gold customers will find this popular outlet has also been significantly optimised to accommodate almost double the number of guests, at 82, in comfortable seating. Customers can also enjoy more privacy with an exclusive access inside Inner Circle to a private balcony overlooking the Winning Post. In addition, there is a new private room accommodating eight, which is ideal for intimate gatherings. The premium venue will offer a gourmet international buffet throughout the day at affordable prices.
Along with views of the Sha Tin Racecourse track, Champion Circle and Inner Circle also provide panoramic views of the Parade Ring, enhancing the racing experience.
A private room accommodating eight in Inner Circle is a treasured new addition for HKJC Priority Black and Gold customers who value privacy.
The two venues will be open during all Sha Tin race meetings. Reservations will open from today (25 April) for Champion Circle for 4 May onwards. Bookings Priority Zone by HKJC Silver or above customers, and for Inner Circle by HKJC Priority Black and Gold customers, will commence today for 25 May onwards. Customers can make reservations online at -
Champion Circle: https://www.bookingrc.hkjc.com/onlinebooking/?venueId=100
Priority Zone: https://www.bookingrc.hkjc.com/onlinebooking/?venueId=1062
Inner Circle: https://www.bookingrc.hkjc.com/onlinebooking/?venueId=234
Featured by two 14-metre wide TV walls each larger than a double-decker bus, Champion Circle has more than doubled its number of televisions to almost 400 to keep customers connected to the thrill of racing.
Customers can also make bookings in the HKJC Classic 3-in-1 App or at Off-Course Betting Branches. HKJC Priority customers can earn and burn their WINS Reward in Champion Circle including Priority Zone, and Inner Circle. For enquiries, please call the Club’s Hotline at 1880 (Priority Customers) or 1817 (Public Customers). All racegoers must be aged 18 or above.
