We're off to the Races!

What fun! On June 5th, Bob and I were invited to go with Dave McMaster, our Head of School to Happy Valley Racecourse, and visit with a couple whose children had attended CDNIS. Joseph and Shirley Chow own two beautiful horses which were racing that night. We were treated like royalty, and had a wonderful time at this famous racetrack in Hong Kong!

At the finish line (behind us)! We got a chance to stand right at track level, and see the horses run right past us!

Shirt and tie, please!

One of their horses who was competing - Dashing Champion!

Joseph and Shirley, center, their trainer and jockey, and rest of us!

Posing with Dave McMaster, left and John Jalsevac, Principal of Upper School.

We had a wonderful Chinese dinner, and great company. Andrew, the son, center, attends NYU now.

Horse and jockey #2 racing that night. Neither horse won or placed (top three), but it was very exciting to be there.

Joseph teaching me how to read the race book, and learn about the horse, the sire, and bloodline, the 'odds', and how to bet on the horses!

The racetrack, in the center of Hong Kong, is one of the jewels of the city. The Jockey Club, owners, sponsor many things in the city, and helped build CDNIS, as well as many other huge projects. This form of gambling is the only legal form in Hong Kong. It takes years to be accepted as a member, and to have a horse race here is a huge honour.

This will be the site of the 2008 Olympic Equestrian events this summer.

Reading the betting book!


What a fun night out!