As one of the highlights of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) will be run and won this Sunday (22 March) at Sha Tin Racecourse, offering once-in-a-lifetime glory to Hong Kong’s rising stars. As the pinnacle of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series, the BMW Hong Kong Derby is one of the great sporting events and attractions in the city for both racing fans in Hong Kong and from around the world.

Admission to Sha Tin and Happy Valley Racecourses will commence at 11am with the first race scheduled for 1pm. All entrants will receive a designated Derby Cap* before 3.30pm, or while stocks last.

This year’s race is headlined by HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) winner Little Paradise and HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) triumphant Stormy Grove, winners of the first two legs of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series, along with 12 other emerging stars. First run in 1873, the Hong Kong Derby has a proud history having been won by champions Golden Sixty (2020), Romantic Warrior (2022) and Voyage Bubble (2023) in recent years.

Popular singer MC Cheung performs live at Sha Tin
Popular singer MC Cheung^ will return in Sha Tin’s Parade Ring with a dazzling live performance at 11.35am, promising an exciting array of hit songs to get BMW Hong Kong Derby Day off to a stunning start.

Carry forward Year of the Horse fortune in the Golden Lucky Draw
Simply scan the QR code on the Derby Cap admission gift or any designated QR code on site to complete registration by 3.30pm and join the “2026 BMW Hong Kong Derby – Year of the Horse Golden Lucky Draw”@ with a chance to win the grand prize – a designated “Harmonious Horse” Gold Bar Set worth approx. HK$100,000, while second prize is a designated smartphone, amongst a total of 150 prizes.

Derby Challenge
Participants may register for the Derby Challenge competition between 11.00am and 2.00pm underneath Mezza One at Sha Tin. Each participant will have one minute to answer as many questions as possible. The top six participants with the best results will each receive a designated preliminary prize and advance to the final round at 3.10pm, held at the Tipster Forum. Six finalists will compete in a live buzzer‑quiz challenge, testing their reaction speed and racing knowledge, for a chance to win designated vouchers worth a total of HK$30,000.

Discover the BMW showcase
As the title sponsor of the Hong Kong Derby, BMW Hong Kong will showcase an exceptional selection of distinguished models in both the Parade Ring and at the Public Enclosure Forecourt of Sha Tin. This curated display highlights the brand’s diverse strengths – from luxury craftsmanship and visionary innovation to the pure joy of driving. Where the elegance of thoroughbreds meets the pinnacle of automotive excellence, racegoers can view a blend of power and sophistication.

Racecourse entrants and those who bet must be aged 18 or above. Don’t gamble your life away. Please refer to promotional materials, terms and conditions for details. Details of activities and offers may change from time to time without notice or compensation. The decision of HKJC shall be final. Photos are for reference only. For enquiries, please call HKJC’s Customer Hotline 1817 or visit the event theme site.

*Photos are for reference only and may differ from the actual appearance and colour.

@ Trade Promotion Competition Licence No.: 61105 (Applicable to Lucky Draw Only)The Lucky Draw is only applicable to participants who complete the specified registration by 3:30pm on March 22 at Sha Tin Racecourse. This activity is subject to Terms and Conditions.

^ Special crowd management measures will be implemented at Sha Tin Racecourse. Please follow staff instructions. Further details are available on the event theme site.