Free entries for December’s LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (LONGINES HKIR) for overseas and Hong Kong-trained horses close on Monday, 27 October (6pm HKT) and supplementary entries will close on Monday, 24 November (6pm HKT).

The four Group 1 features at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, 14 December carry a combined record HK$130 million (approx. US$16.58 million) in prize money.

LONGINES HKIR week also features a star-studded renewal of the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship on Wednesday, 10 December at Happy Valley Racecourse.

Mr Greg Carpenter, Head of Racing Product, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “The LONGINES Hong Kong Cup is worth HK$40 million, while the HK$36 million LONGINES Hong Kong Mile is the most lucrative turf mile in the world. Prize money for the LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint and LONGINES Hong Kong Vase are HK$28 million and HK$26 million, respectively, bringing the day’s big-race total to HK$130 million.

“We are confident that this year’s LONGINES HKIR will be among the most exciting for all participants and our racing fans.”