Hong Kong Vase
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The Hong Kong Vase is a Group 1 flat horse race in Hong Kong which is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 2,400 metres (about 1+1ā2 miles or 12 furlongs) at Sha Tin, and it is scheduled to take place each year in mid December.
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Group 1 race | |
Location | Sha Tin Racecourse Hong Kong, China |
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Inaugurated | 1994 |
Race type | Flat / Thoroughbred |
Sponsor | Longines |
Website | Hong Kong Jockey Club |
Race information | |
Distance | 2,400 metres (1.5 miles) |
Surface | Turf |
Track | Right-handed |
Qualification | Three-years-old and up |
Weight | 121 lb (3y); 126 lb (4y+) Allowances 4 lb for fillies and mares |
Purse | HK$24,000,000 (2023)[1] 1st: HK$13,440,000 |
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The race was first run in 1994, and it was promoted to Group 1 status in 2000. It is one of the four Hong Kong International Races, and it presently offers a purse of HK$24,000,000 (approximately US$3 million).