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Hong Kong Gold Cup
The Hong Kong Gold Cup is the second leg of the Hong Kong Triple Crown series; the equivalent of the English Epsom Derby of the original Triple Crown series. The race is preceded by the Stewards' Cup and followed by the third and final race, the Hong Kong Champions& Chater Cup. It is held annually at Sha Tin Racecourse in February.
While the Hong Kong Triple Crown is modelled closely on the original English Triple Crown series, it does have one unique element. While a traditional Triple Crown series is open only to three-year-old thoroughbreds, the Hong Kong fixtures allow entry to thoroughbreds aged three and over; meaning contenders may compete in this Triple Crown series more than once.
The Hong Kong Gold Cup is held over a distance of 1 ½ miles and offers a purse of HK$8 million, like the Stewards' Cup. It has been a part of the Hong Kong Triple Crown since the series was introduces in 1992; however, the Gold Cup itself has been a fixture on the Hong Kong racing calendar since 1979.
Recent Winners of the Hong Kong Gold Cup:
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
2010 |
Collection |
Darren Beadman |
John Moore |
2:01.60 |
2009 |
Viva Pataca |
Darren Beadman |
John Moore |
2:04.61 |
2008 |
Viva Pataca |
Darren Beadman |
John Moore |
2:03.90 |
2007 |
Vengeance Of Rain |
Anthony Delpech |
David E. Ferraris |
2:04.40 |
2006 |
Super Kid |
Shane Dye |
John Moore |
2:02.80 |
2005 |
Perfect Partner |
Christophe Soumillon |
Tony Cruz |
2:06.30 |
