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History: The Hong Kong Derby was first run at the Happy Valley Racecourse in 1873. The original distance for the race was 1/1/2 miles (around 2400m). The first winner of the race was named Surprise.

Over the years, the distance of the Hong Kong Derby has changed several times. The race was moved to the Sha Tin Racecourse in 1978 and has been run at Sha Tin since then.

The race is now run at the classic distance of 2400 Meters. Most Derby races are for 3 year old horses, however the Hong Kong Derby is for 4 year old horses. This is because many horses that race in Hong Kong are overseas imports. They generally need time to develop after being imported to Hong Kong. Therefore the race was deemed best for 4 year old horses.

After Group races were introduced in Hong Kong during the 1991 season, the race was declared a Group 1 event. It remains a Group 1 race today.


List Of Winners of the Hong Kong Derby since 1978

Year

Horse

Owner

Trainer

Jockey

Distance

2011 Ambitious Dragon Johnson Lam Pui Hung A T Millard M Guyon 2000M

2010

Super Satin

Ranjan Tikam Mahtani

C Fownes

D Whyte

2000M

2009

Collection

07/08 John Moore Trainer Syndicate

J Moore

D Beadman

2000M

2008

Helene Mascot

Wilson Woo Ka Wah, Dawson Woo Ka Chung, Jackson Woo Ka Biu & Carmen Woo Ka Man

A S Cruz

F Coetzee

2000M

2007

Vital King

Chong Man Lung

P O'Sullivan

B Prebble

2000M

2006

Viva Pataca

Stanley Ho Hung Sun

J Moore

C Soumillon

2000M

2005

Vengeance Of Rain

Chow Nam & Raymond Gianco Chow Hon Man

D E Ferraris

A Delpech

2000M

2004

Lucky Owners

Mr & Mrs Leung Kai Fai

A S Cruz

F Coetzee

2000M

2003

Elegant Fashion

Dr & Mrs Gene Tsoi Wai Wang

D A Hayes

G Mosse

2000M

2002

Olympic Express

Larry C K Yung

I W Allan

W C Marwing

2000M

2001

Industrial Pioneer

Albert Hu Si Nok, Ngan Keng Hing,
Tang Ying Hon & Kenneth Kong Siu Chee

P C Kan

G Mosse

2000M

2000

Keen Winner

Victor Lui Ting, Lau Chi Wah & Jimmy Lee Yee Liong

A T Millard

R Fradd

2000M

1999

Holy Grail

Mr & Mrs Michael C Kwee

I W Allan

D Harrison

1800M

1998

Johan Cruyff

Thomas Liang Ting Sen

P L Biancone

E Legrix

1800M

1997

Oriental Express

Larry C K Yung

I W Allan

B Marcus

1800M

1996

Che Sara Sara

Paul Kan Man Lok

D Oughton

M Kinane

1800M

1995

Makarpura Star

Frank Wong Wing Pak

J Moore

A S Cruz

1800M

1994

Super Fit

Stanley Ho Sau Nan

L Fownes

G Mosse

1800M

1993

Helene Star

Mr & Mrs Woo Po Shing & Cheung Wai Hing

P L Biancone

E Legrix

1800M

1992

Sound Print

Edmund Tam Wing Fan

P C Kan

M Kinane

1800M

1991

River Verdon

Sir Oswald Cheung & The Hon Ronald Arculli

D Hill

J Matthias

1800M

1990

Reliable Source

Charles Lui Chi Keung

B K Ng

M Philipperon

1800M

1989

William's Coach

Ma Hay Yan

P C Kan

B Leisher

1800M

1988

Clear City

Leung Chiu-Lun & Ng Tze-Choy

P M Chu

A S Cruz

1800M

1987

Tea For Two II

Lee Shing Fat

C L Ng

A S Cruz

1800M

1986

Yuno When

D C da Silva

P C Kan

C M Cheng

1800M

1985

Superior Gold

Joseph Lo Sze Kuen

P C Kan

B Rouse

1800M

1984

Baby Tiger

Shih Yeh-Ming

T C Cheng

P Paquet

1800M

1983

Co-Tack

Tsui Tack Kong & Tsui Tack Suen

T P Wong

A S Cruz

1800M

1982

Football

Lau Yiu Chu

T C Cheng

J Mercer

1800M

1981

Flash Of Gold

Colin Chan Ken Pin

G Moore

G W Moore

1800M

1980

Excalibur

Li & Fenton

G Moore

G W Moore

1800M

1979

Great Success

Leung Sik Wah

G Sofronoff

D Brosnan

1800M

1978

Top Gain

Kaichu Jay

M K Tam

P Miers

1800M

 
     

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