Hong Kong Derby Betting

The Hong Kong Derby is one of the biggest races on the calendar in Hong Kong and it is run at the Sha Tin Racecourse which is known as one of the best tracks in the world. The Hong Kong Derby was first run in 1873 at the Happy Valley Racecourse which is where it stayed until the move to Sha Tin in 1979.

The race distance is currently set at 2000 metres and is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz who no doubt help to make the prize purse a staggering $2million which means it always attracts some top four year olds. Most Derby's around the world are contested by horses aged three which makes Hong Kong unique with the idea that imports to Hong Kong need longer to acclimatize to the conditions.

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The idea behind the race is to find the most complete horse out there as it is considered that four-years-old is the prime age for a horse and as such they should be at their peak when they compete in the Derby. Trainers and owners will often target their horses directly at the Hong Kong Derby due to the prestige of winning such a big race, which means the Hong Kong Derby Runners list is always full of the best four year old horses.

The Hong Kong Derby Odds are always popular both on the course in the betting pools and also with the bookies around the world and are worth keeping a close eye on in the build up to the race.

Recent Hong Kong Derby Winners

  • 2009 - Collection
  • 2008 - Helene Mascot
  • 2007 - Vital King
  • 2006 - Viva Pataca
  • 2005 - Vengeance of Rain
  • 2004 - Lucky Owners
  • 2003 - Elegant Fashion
  • 2002 - Olympic Express
  • 2001 - Industrial Pioneer
  • 2000 - Keen Winner
  • 1999 - Holy Grail