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Every Wednesday night the city horse-racing track in Happy Valley comes
alive, with eight electrifying races and an accompanying carnival of food and
beer. You can try your luck at betting or simply enjoy the collective exhilaration and
the thunder of ironed hooves. Races were first held here in the 19th century by
European merchants who imported stocky stallions from Mongolia, which they rode
themselves. Now there are races every week except in the sweltering months of
July and August, when beasts and jockeys retreat into air-conditioned comfort.
Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai & the Northeast
