The United Nations of Racing This December, race fans from all over the world will turn their attention to 2014's eagerly anticipated LONGINES International Racing events! On December 10, the world’s top jockeys will gather at Happy Valley Racecourse to battle it out in what is always an epic tussle for the LONGINES International Jockeys' Championship! On hand to add a touch of class is our LONGINES Ambassador of Elegance Lam Chi Ling, who will make a special appearance at the trophy presentation on the night! Don't miss a minute of the action! The four-race opener (Races 4, 5, 7, 8) will be chock-full of useful pointers as to who'll triumph in the International Races held on December 14 at Sha Tin Racecourse. Can Champion Jockey Zac Purton and his fellow local jockeys deliver on their promise to bring glory to Hong Kong? Be sure to come along and find out! On-Course Activities Share in the International Cheer! Where better to get into the championship spirit than the Beer Garden? A host of exciting attractions will be on hand all night: - See an amazing pyrotechnics display in our Opening Ceremony after Race 3 - Get a souvenir pack and the chance to win a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge when you vote for your favourite international jockey - Catch live onstage music by The Ben Semmens Band - Shoot the breeze with our gorgeous international ambassadors - Test your knowledge and take home a prize in our fun IJC Jeopardy booth Vote to Win a Prize Vote for Your Favorite International Jockey To get you more pumped up for the competition and to echo the fireworks sounding off down on track, you can vote for your favorite jockey. There will be two channels for voting this year. Check the Collection Box The first channel is conventional physical voting – simply visit the voting booth on-site, fill in the form and cast your vote for the jockey you support! Be sure to jot down a reason for why you cheer for him, or just a rallying cry of support. Just for casting a vote, you will receive a souvenir pack. Viral Voting If you're digitally savvy, you can also choose to vote via social media platforms and show your selection to friends. The Beer Garden will feature photos of the event's jockeys, so simply snap a pic of you posing with your favourite and upload it on to Facebook or Instagram with a supportive message, the #IJC2014 and the specified tag of your favourite jockey (Pls refer to Happy Wednesday facebook or instructions posted on-site)! Each viral vote can come to the Happy Wednesday Facebook counter to get a souvenir pack. Win the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note Edge! Our grand prize will be awarded to one lucky winner from each voting channel listed above. If the jockey you voted for wins in the LONGINES International Jockeys Championship on the night and our judging panel picks your words of support to be the most outstanding, you're going home with a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge! Food & Beer Chow like a Champion with our International Cuisine To further add to the international flavors at the Beer Garden, a specially designed International Menu will be offered at the Trackside kiosks all evening. Ice-cold beer is always the best compliment to good food, so why not go all out? For one night only, we're shipping in these exclusive selections from around the globe: Brooklyn (USA) / Protei (Italy) / Lowenbrau (German) / San Miguel Cerveza Negra (Philippines) Play Responsibly - No person under 18 is allowed to bet or enter premises where bets are accepted. - Maximum penalty for betting with illegal or overseas bookmakers is 9 months imprisonment and a $30,000 fine. - Don't gamble your life away. Call 1834 633 if you need help or counseling.