Victoria Derby Day (30 Oct Sat)
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast for betting seven races from the Victoria Derby Day Meeting at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on Saturday, 30 October. (1st race 10:40am)
The showcase race of the day, the G1 Victoria Derby, has been run since 1855 and is the oldest Classic in Australia. Carrying a prize of A$2 million, the Victoria Derby is the ultimate spring target for the Classic generation.
Subject to changes, the details of the Victoria Derby Day races are as follows:
Final declarations with barrier draws for the Victoria Derby Day races will be available on the morning of Friday, 29 October.
Tenno Sho Autumn (31 Oct Sun)
During the Happy Valley race meeting on Sunday, 31 October, the Tenno Sho Autumn will be simulcast for betting from Tokyo Racecourse (2:40pm, Hong Kong time).
The Tenno Sho Autumn (G1 2000m for 3yo and upwards) has a long history and is traditionally one of Japan’s signature races. The Tenno Sho has been held since 1937. The autumn race is currently the only G1 turf contest in Japan for horses aged three and above over 2000m.
Final declarations with barrier draws for the Tenno Sho Autumn will be available on the morning of Friday, 29 October.
Melbourne Cup Day (2 Nov Tue)
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast for betting seven races from the Melbourne Cup Day meeting to be held at Flemington Racecourse in Australia on Tuesday, 2 November. (1st race 9:40am Hong Kong time).
The Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival reaches its climax on Melbourne Cup Day. At 3pm on the first Tuesday in November, Australia comes to a standstill as people tune in to catch the race that literally stops a nation. In a little more than 3 minutes, Cup dreams are made for some but shattered for others. The 2021 Melbourne Cup continues to be the world’s richest handicap and staying race with A$7.75 million of prize money plus A$200,000 trophies.
Subject to changes, the details of the Melbourne Cup Day races are as follows:
Final declarations with barrier draws for the Melbourne Cup Day races will be available on Sunday, 31 October.
