Events - Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races
Sunday, 9 December 2007
Over the past decade, the Cathay Pacific Hong
Kong International Races has become one of the most important stops
for horsemen and owners from all across the globe. Now recognised as
the 'Turf World Championships', the Hong Kong International Races offer
some of the world's richest prize-money at the stunning Sha Tin Racecourse.
Four international Group 1 events are featured:
the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup (2000m), the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong
Vase (2400m), the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Mile (1600m) and the Cathay
Pacific Hong Kong Sprint (1200m). The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International
Races is the largest international sporting event staged in Hong Kong,
with HK$62 million in prize money on offer. This year, it will take
place on 9 December.