About The Club
Perhaps it’s only natural that the new breed of famous international race horse owners competing in the “Sport of Kings” should derive from the fastest growing economies, and with reference to this point in time, Mainland China.
The Shanghai Race Club, first established by the British in Shanghai during 1862, was the catalyst behind the first generation of famous racing names to emerge from Mainland China. The Club now supports a new generation of race horse owners in their pursuit of the world’s most coveted racing trophies.
With this spirit in mind The Club hosts trophy parties to celebrate “live” the winning of each of the world’s 8 most sought after racing trophies. These private parties are held in the appointed club house, a heritage estate in downtown Shanghai built by Eric Moller – one of the earliest members of the Shanghai Race Club. Members are invited to attend the Club’s trophy parties and meet other members of the racing society.
During the build up to each trophy party the Club circulates a professionally written column to all badge holders to ensure all those attending are suitably up to date on the excitement and tension mounting between the competing race horse owners for the featured trophy.
For younger followers of racing The Club has created a unique luxury board game which lets players compete as a Shanghai Race Club owner members in 1934 for the highly prized Shanghai Cup racing trophy.
The Club has over 3000 badge holders around the world and partnerships with Hurun rich list, The Nanjing Racecourse and The Nine Dragon Hills Racecourse – both racecourses are within 1.5 hours train/car ride from Shanghai.
For those interested in Racing heritage The Club’s official tour will take you on a gentle stroll though the streets of Shanghai, unfolding the stories of the City’s great racing men as you walk, and stunning you with their spectacular contributions to the architectural beauty of Shanghai.
Byron Constable is the current presiding Chairman of The Club and can be contacted on byron@theshanghairaceclub.com for more information.
SHANGHAI RACE CLUB HERITAGE MESSAGES
Newly uncovered historical photo of the Shanghai Race Club
Sir Hurmusjee Mody and The Shanghai Race Club
Shanghai Race Club historical photos from The Shanghai Art Museum