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The Happy Valley Racecourse, Hong Kong, was built in 1845 on a swampland. The racecourse was built on the only flat ground in that area. Rice plantation was prohibited in the nearby villages by the Hong Kong government, to make way for the racecourse. With the first race taking place in 1846 December, racing has become popular in Hong Kong day by day. Today, horseracing in Hong Kong is a chief recreational passion. Being the only legal gambling game in Hong Kong, horseracing here is also referred as "Sport of Kings." embraced with rampant passion, the charged up atmosphere of Happy Valley Racecourse will bound to make you take part in the sinful gambling game. Resembling the appearance of a Roman amphitheater, Happy Valley Racecourse, Hong Kong, possesses tight tracks and high stands. Betting on the horses with galore of spectators flocking together is an experience you can cherish the rest of your life. With dazzling lights, a maddening atmosphere, and the winnings for choosing the right horse makes the night race more exciting. There is a huge video screen of 20x5.8 meter, which constantly displays the races progress along with racing forms, manners of gambling, and other necessary details. The racing season is from September to June. And the race generally takes place on Wednesday evenings.
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