
The lion dance performance at the opening ceremony of the 2010/11 horseracing season at Sha Tin Racecourse Sunday, September 5 2010 in Hong Kong. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com /Luo Dan]
The 2010/11 horseracing season kicked off Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang officiated the opening ceremony by striking a gong to mark the start of the new season.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang, 4th from left, officiates the opening ceremony by striking a gong to mark the start of the new racing season at Sha Tin Racecourse Sunday, September 5 2010 in Hong Kong. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com /Luo Dan]

A panoramic view of the Sha Tin Racecourse Sunday, September 5 2010 in Hong Kong. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com /Luo Dan]

Race enthusiasts try their luck at the bet-placing counters at Sha Tin Racecourse Sunday, September 5 2010 in Hong Kong. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com /Luo Dan]