Hong Kong International Races (香港國際賽事) is an event consisting of the four most prestigious horse races in Hong Kong hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The four races are: Hong Kong Sprint (1200m), Hong Kong Mile (1600m), Hong Kong Cup (2000m), and Hong Kong Vase (2400m).
The event is run annually in mid-December at Sha Tin Racecourse.The event has been sponsored by Cathay Pacific Airways from 2004 to 2011. But since 2012, the Swiss watch brand, Longines, has been sponsoring the event, with its official title as Longines Hong Kong International Races.[1]
The event is televised around the globe. The total purse for 2025 has increased to $130 million HKD .
Longines Hong Kong Vase (Group 1) (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf) (3yo+) Winner £1,497,942 11 runners 1m4f Good SKYrace conditions £2,674,897 guaranteed For 3yo+ Penalty value 1st £1,497,942.39 2nd £561,728.40 3rd £307,613.17 4th £160,493.83 5th £93,621.40 6th £53,497.94
High quality turn out for Hong Kong Vase over 1M 4F on ground likely to be on fast side of good .
Last years winner GIAVELLOTTO should go well after finishing good fourth in ARC at Longchamp in October , that was decent effort on testing ground (Best form on much quicker surface) Had previously won September Stakes at Kempton , beating the useful mare Kalpana in good style.Was also impressive winner of this race last year, beating Dubai Honour by 2.5L,after suffering quite bit interference early in straight .Looks the one to beat on form .Odds around 5-2 look solid value .
Useful French colt SOSIE has to be considered after finishing placed in ARC the last two years , has shown some decent form in France winning three G1 races , though all his best form has been on soft surface.Unproven on ground this fast , though interesting runner for Andre Fabre .
Of the others Japanese colt URBAN CHIC has shown some fair form , including winning Japanese St Leger last season. Yet to win in three starts this season, though the return to 1M 4F will suit, after finishing close fifth in 1M 2F group one contest last time .
Irish raider AL RIFFA has claims on his best form.Slightly disappointing in Melborne Cup last time when finishing never nearer seventh, though had previously won Irish St Leger in good style over 1M 6F .The return to 1M 4F shouldn't be problem , having finished good second in Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot behind Rebels Romance over this trip back in June .Should be in the mix
VERDICT : 1ST GIAVELLOTTO 2ND URBAN CHIC 3RD AL RIFFA
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The other International races don't offer any value bets , with Romantic Warrior & Ya King Rising difficult to oppose in Hong Kong Cup & Hong Kong Sprint , though at 1-5 & 1-10 makes no appeal .The Hong Kong mile looks very competitive, though very difficult to split half the field on form .No bet race .
RECOMMENDED BETS :
GIAVELLATTO 6.10 AM UK TIME (HONG KONG VASE)
1PT WIN @ 5-2 MOST FIRMS
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