20 1 8 HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL RACING TOUR December 4-10, 2018 Presented by:
JOIN US Ontrack Racing Tours is proud to present our 2018 Hong Kong International Racing Tour. Each December, the international racing world focuses its energies on achieving greatness at the Longines International Raceday at Sha Tin. Join us to take in all the atmosphere and glamour that Hong Kong can offer during this must see racing event. Our tour group will be based at the classy Royal Garden, Kowloon. This property is located ideally along Mody Road and is a short stroll to Victoria Harbour and the busy shopping district along Nathan Road. This exclusive tour is always very popular. It provides wonderful value for money with a wealth of inclusions. We offer Flight Packages flying Cathy Pacific or Qantas ex Sydney/Brisbane/Melbourne as well as our Fly Yourself Packages. If you would like to extend your stay or travel on to other onward destinations, we can also assist you with any requirements. I hope you can join us on this wonderful tour. Grant Morgan Tour Host, Ontrack Racing Tours TOUR HOSTS & CO-ORDINATORS GRANT MORGAN (Tour Host, Ontrack Racing Tours) Grant is one of Australia s bright young racing professionals. The Managing Director of Ontrack Thoroughbreds, Grant has held a number of prominent roles within the racing and breeding industry as a bloodstock agent, marketing manager, business manager and racing manager. Grant has been hosting popular racing and breeding tour groups since 2005. JENNIE BARTELS (Tour Consultant, Ontrack Racing Tours) Jennie is also the co-founder of the successful organisation, Women In Racing, Inc, Australia. This consists of a vibrant group of women who are passionate about all things racing. Jennie works closely with their chosen charity, Griffith University Equine Influenza Research Department and she also established Racing Welfare. Jennie is a regular face at most major racing carnivals throughout Australia, whilst she is widely travelled to all racing destinations throughout the world thanks to her career in the airline industry. JENNY MORGAN (Director, Accounts & Admin Ontrack Racing Tours) Jenny is the administrative backbone of the business handling administration and accounts for Ontrack Thoroughbreds from the companies offices at Bundall. Before co-founding Ontrack Thoroughbreds with Grant, Jenny had extensive work experience in the Superannuation and Life Insurance industries after completing a Bachelor of Arts. BRIAN LAWLOR (Sales Consultant, Ontrack Racing Tours) Brian Lawlor is widely experienced in the New Zealand racing industry and now resides on the Gold Coast. Brian s racing resume includes roles with Radio New Zealand, New Zealand Truth and the Wellington Jockey Club. He was also extensively involved in New Zealand Central Districts clubs in various positions. Holding a lifelong passion for racing and breeding, Brian has been working with Ontrack Thoroughbreds since 2009.
HONG KONG 2018 TOP CLASS INTERNATIONAL RACING ACTION The Hong Kong racing industry is recognised as having no peer on the world stage. It attracts the finest trainers and jockeys throughout the world who compete in one of the toughest racing stages. Our tour takes in racing at both HAPPY VALLEY and SHA TIN. Our group will be accommodated in luxurious private suites at both courses thanks to Longines. These prime locations make sure you have some of the best seats in the house to take in all that racing in Hong Kong has to offer. SHA TIN LONGINES INTERNATIONAL RACES With four Group 1 races on the card, the International Raceday at Sha Tin boasts prizemoney of over HK$62 million. The world s best gallopers compete on the card which also boasts the best trainers and jockeys throughout the world. Australia is represented each year, with many expatriate Australians now based in Hong Kong to provide us with further representation. HAPPY VALLEY INTERNATIONAL JOCKEY S CHALLENGE In the lead up to the International Races, Happy Valley plays host to the popular International Jockeys Challenge. The Happy Valley track is particularly picturesque, with the night racing atmosphere electric. Only the top international riders are invited to compete at this meeting. See jockeys like Joao Moreira, Douglas Whyte, Olivier Deluze, Brett Prebble and Zac Purton in action. www.ontrackracingtours.com.au
ACCOMMODATION The Royal Garden, Kowloon H H H H H The Royal Garden is a five star Hong Kong hotel situated in the business district of Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, in the midst of the best shops, entertainment and restaurants. Opened in 1981, the first and only hotel in Kowloon, Hong Kong, with a 110 foot high air-conditioned Garden Atrium complete with trees, lush greenery and ornamental pools, The Royal Garden hotel is a luxury indoor garden in the heart of bustling Kowloon. Shopping in Harbour City The Royal Garden Shopping in Stanley St Night Life in Lan Kwai Harbour City Stanley St, Lan Kwai Fong Happy Valley Deluxe Rooms: Our standard package offer guests DELUXE ROOMS at the Royal Garden Kowloon. These rooms are spacious and very well appointed. They feature a minimum size of 30sqm with city views, 40 inch Samsung LED HDTV with 50 cable/satellite TV channels. High Speed wired and wireless Internet Access & In Room digital security safety box with electric supply (accommodates laptops up to 17inch). Room Upgrades: Ask us about upgrades to Premier Rooms (Harbour Views), Studio Suites, Junior Suites, Deluxe Suites and Crown Rooms. Deluxe Suite Bedroom Deluxe Suite Living Room Junior Suite Living & Bedroom
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TOUR FEATURES Our tours feature a wealth of inclusions, at no added cost to our guests. We believe these features provide you with almost everything you might need in the way of activities and meals during the tour. SHA TIN INTERNATIONAL RACEDAY Longines Champions Circle Dine in the exclusive Longines Champions Circle to witness the prestigious International Race Card at Sha Tin. There simply is no better vantage point in Sha Tin we have again secured the best. This includes international Lunch Buffet which features Lobster, Oysters, Prime Beef and a wide selection of scrumptious delights. Afternoon Tea is also served whilst unlimited pouring of beverages from the standard bar and selected wine is available throughout the day. HAPPY VALLEY NIGHT RACING Longines Private Suite Enjoy night racing at Happy Valley featuring the International Jockeys challenge. Dine in the private Longines suite and enjoy an International Buffet dinner with unlimited pouring of beverages. The group will be perched high above Happy Valley enabling us to take in the electric atmosphere of night racing. SABATINI FEATURE DINNER Experience a special feature dinner with your fellow tour guests at the beautiful Sabatini restaurant in the Royal Garden Hotel. A private area set aside for our guests, you will enjoy a sumptuous two course meal with house beverages included. CARBINE CLUB LUNCHEON The Carbine Club Luncheon is a popular event for the men to talk all things racing, whilst trying to find a winner for the big international races. Set lunch including house wines, beer, juices and soft drink. The lunch features high profile international speakers and proves to be a tour highlight year after year.
HONG KONG 2018 LADIES SHOPPING TOUR & MICHELIN STAR LUNCH Whilst the gents attend the Carbine Club Lunch, ladies can enjoy a hosted shopping tour. This will include a light Dim Sum lunch as you experience some of the highlights of the many shopping districts in Hong Kong. HKIR BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS & BARRIER DRAW Watch the contenders for the International races go through their final workouts at Sha Tin before the big events. Rub shoulders with top international jockeys, trainers, owners and media. The morning includes breakfast. ONTRACK RACING TOURS WELCOME PARTY Meet your fellow tour party members and hosts in a private Welcome Cocktail Party at the Royal Garden Hotel prior to departing to the races at Happy Valley. FLIGHTS & PRICES Flight Packages - Air & Land ex Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane Flying Economy Class with either Cathay Pacific or Qantas (subject to availability) Fly Yourself Packages Land Only Twin Share: Single Share: $6,245 per person $7,245 per person Twin Share: Single Share: $4,245 per person $5,245 per person www.ontrackracingtours.com.au
SUMMARY ITINERARY Tuesday 4 December 2018 (Day 1) Depart for Hong Kong flying with Cathay Pacific or Qantas Check in Royal Garden Hotel, Kowloon Wednesday 5 December 2018 (Day 2) Morning/Lunch/Afternoon: Free time Evening: Welcome Cocktail Party @ Royal Garden Hotel Evening/Dinner: Night Racing @ Happy Valley Private Box, Dinner & Beverages Thursday 6 December 2018 (Day 3) Morning: Breakfast With The Stars Trackwork/Barrier Draw @ Sha Tin Racecourse (includes breakfast) Evening: Feature Dinner Sabatini Restaurant Royal Garden Friday 7 December 2018 (Day 4) Lunch: Ladies Shopping Tour (Ladies only) Lunch: Carbine Club Luncheon (Men only) Evening: At leisure Saturday 8 December 2018 (Day 5) Morning/Afternoon: At leisure or Day Tour (Optional) Evening: At leisure Sunday 9 December 2018 (Day 6) Lunch/Afternoon: Hong Kong International Races, Sha Tin Champions Circle Box, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Beverages Evening: At leisure after returning to the Royal Garden Hotel Monday 10 December 2018 (Day 7) Morning/Afternoon: At leisure Evening: Depart Hong Kong on outbound flights to Australia BOOKING This tour is subject to the terms and conditions stated on the 2018 HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL RACING TOUR booking form. To reserve your place on this special tour please complete and sign the booking form along with a copy of your passport and forward to: Phone: 1300 785 529 International Phone: +61 7 5591 9584 International Fax: +61 7 5591 9555 Office: Level 15, Corporate Centre One, 2 Corporate Court Bundall Queensland 4217 Postal Address: PO Box 8867 GCMC QLD 9726 Email: tours@getontrack.com.au Web: www.ontrackracingtours.com.au