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Sunday, 10 December 2006

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 10 December.

The Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races is one of the finest race meetings on the calendar for many reasons, not the least of which is having the honour of hosting the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup as the final leg of the 2005 World Racing Championships.