Free Entries for the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (LONGINES HKIR) for overseas and Hong Kong-trained horses will close on Monday, 23 October (6pm HKT) and supplementary entries will close on Monday, 20 November (6pm HKT).

The four Group 1 features at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, 10 December will carry a combined record HK$118 million in prize money.

The 2023 LONGINES HKIR will again feature a star-studded renewal of the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship on 6 December at Happy Valley Racecourse.

“This season, the LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (2000m) is worth a record HK$36 million while the HK$32 million LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m) is the most lucrative turf mile in the world. Prize money for the LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) has been increased to HK$26 million and the HK$24 million LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2400m) brings the day’s big-race total to HK$118 million for the four Group 1 races. We are confident that 2023 HKIR will be among the most memorable for all participants and our racing fans,” said Mr Greg Carpenter, Head of Racing Product of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.