The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast for betting the Japan Cup from Tokyo Racecourse during the Sha Tin race meeting on Sunday, 25 November (race time 2:40pm).

Now at its 38th running, the Japan Cup (G1 2400m for 3yo+) is rated one of the most important mile and a half contests in the world. With a purse of 648 million yen (approximately HK$45 million), it is the joint richest race in Japan alongside the Arima Kinen.

Final declarations with barrier draws for the Japan Cup will be available on the morning of Friday, 23 November.