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Private Box in the Hong Kong Jockey Club Happy Valley PRIVATE BOX IN THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB HAPPY VALLEY AND SHA TIN 2011/2012 RACING SEASON Privileged horsing experience is now available for DBRC members. From now till 15 July 2012, you may access the Jockey Club’s Private Box in Shatin and Happy Valley Racecourses to enjoy the premium view of horse racing, delicious buffet and free flow of drinks and wines. Locations of the Private Boxes 8/F Happy Valley Stand, Happy Valley Racecourse 6/F Grandstand II, Sha Tin Racecourse Food and Beverage Arrangement HKJC will provide catering packages in each Box during on-course race meetings. A privileged offer includes an admission badge, a shared buffet and unlimited servings of pouring brands of spirits, selected wines, beers, mineral waters, soft drinks and fruit juices. (a) $480 per person for Sha Tin Racecourse* (b) $525 per person for Happy Valley Racecourse* Minimum 4 persons for both Happy Valley and Sha Tin Racecourses Upgrade to a private function room for both Happy Valley and Sha Tin Racecourses based on a minimum of 10 persons (subject to availability) The serving time for lunch buffet is from 12:30 pm until 3:00 pm. The desserts will remain on the buffet table until 3:30 pm. The serving time for dinner buffet is from 6:30 pm until 9:00 pm. The desserts will remain on the buffet table until 9:30 pm. A 10% service charge will be levied on any additional food and beverage arrangements not in the standard package. Badges and Admission All persons using the Boxes will comply with all of HKJC's rules and regulations, in particular, the General Bye-laws, Race Day Bye-laws and Badge Bye-laws. HKJC reserves the right to refuse admission to any person who fails to comply with HKJC's rules and/or regulations. All persons using the Box will wear valid Badges issued by HKJC (i.e. a Club Member's Badge or a Guest Badge). All Badges issued by HKJC are non-transferable Prepared by Catering & Events Office on Friday, 12 October 2011 Booking Procedure DBRC’s members may make bookings with HKJC's Racecourse Catering Office at (852) 2966 5835 commencing 2 weeks prior to each race meeting by completing a reservation form with credit card account details. The deadline for bookings is 2 working days prior to each race meeting. HKJC's Racecourse Catering Office will reply by fax or e-mail to notify the DBRC's members of the results of the bookings within 1 working day. Bookings will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Special Race Days During the following major race meetings, a mandatory enhanced food and beverage programme will be provided at an additional price of HK$100 per person on top of the regular catering package price (or other race meetings as determined by HKJC from time to time): New Year Meeting on 01 January 2012 Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby on 18 March 2012 BMW Champions Mile on 6 May 2012 During the following major race meetings, a mandatory enhanced food and beverage programme will be provided at an additional price of HK$150 per person on top of the regular catering package price (or other race meetings as determined by HKJC from time to time): Chinese New Year Meeting on 25 January 2012 Last Race Meeting of the Season on 15 July 2012 Reservations for the following race meetings will not be available: Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races on 11 December 2011 Audemars Piguet QE II Cup on 29 April 2012 Payment All payment will be debited from the credit card account of DBRC's members directly upon confirmation of booking. Bookings will be confirmed and a written notice will be sent when all payments have been processed. (please refer to the attached Reservation Form) No refund will be made for cancellation upon confirmation of booking. The DBRC's members are responsible for payment of all orders of the privileged offer and all additional food and beverage orders not in the standard package. Prepared by Catering & Events Office on Friday, 12 October 2011 Dress Code A proper dress standard is required in the Boxes. The dress code standard is Casual: Blue denim jeans, T-shirts, tracksuits, shirts, sport shirts with collars or turtle necks, overalls, shoes for sports activities. Ladies are required to dress to a comparable standard. Any person wearing shorts, singlets and flip-flops will not be admitted to the Members' enclosures of the Racecourses. Others All complaints regarding any HKJC's staff shall be directed to the Catering Department and no direct abuse or reprimand of HKJC's staff shall be made by any person using the Boxes. The giving of tips or gratuities to HKJC's staff is strictly prohibited. Neither HKJC nor its staff shall be responsible for the loss of any money, valuables or other property in the Boxes. Prepared by Catering & Events Office on Friday, 12 October 2011 .
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