Where to Go Horse Racing: the 4 Best Racecourse Days Worldwide

1.Tokyo: Horse Racing Tour with Local Fan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $60Our pick

Meet English-speaking guide Eito at a Tokyo-area racecourse and learn how Japanese horse racing works from the inside. He explains the betting slips, jockeys, horses, and race-day customs, then helps you place bets. The venue changes by date, with Tokyo, Nakayama, Oi, or Kawasaki possible. Food, drinks, train fare, and bets cost extra.

“The horse races were very exciting, I almost won on multiple races. The guide was very friendly and helped explain how to place bets and how horse racing works.”

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2.Horse Racing Tour with Local Fans in Tokyo Racecourse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100

Meet your guide at Shibuya’s SHIBU HACHI BOX, then ride the train together to Tokyo Racecourse. You’ll learn Japanese racing basics, watch several live races, visit the paddock, sample sake and Japanese food, and place bets with help. The four-hour outing ends back at the meeting point. Bring yen for transport and betting.

“Guide was very friendly and accommodating. Was able to watch at the paddock and place bets for several races, hit the gift shop and get escort back to our hotel. A fun experience!”

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3.From Buenos Aires: Polo Match, Lesson, and BBQ Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $295

You’ll travel 80 kilometers from Buenos Aires for a nine-hour polo day with hotel pickup, professional matches, horse care, a foot-mallet lesson, riding practice, a mini match, asado, wine, and a trail ride. Guides such as Juanse, Juan, and Bahador explain the sport in English or Spanish.

“We had a wonderful day with Juanse as our host. Whilst I chose not to ride, my travel partner, who is an experienced rider had a fantastic time watching the morning chuckas, learning the basics and then getting to play some polo with the group and the support staff. He specifically noted how well the day was run to include people with varied (including none) riding experience. Lunch was great - lots of various meats, veggies and wine or juice etc. as a non rider I really enjoyed the park like grounds, the birds, watching the games, and the dogs - bring your binoculars. All round positive and fun day.”

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4.Hong Kong Jockey Club Racecourse Guided Tour with F&B

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $28Best value

Spend a race day at Hong Kong Jockey Club with an English or Traditional Chinese guide. Tour the public enclosure, see horses in the parade ring, try interactive racing features, use your food and beverage voucher, and take home a limited horse plush keychain. Choose Sha Tin or Happy Valley on the date booked.

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