1. Race overview
2. Japanese Entries
3. Racecourse Feature
4. Past Winners
5. Past Japanese Runners
6. 2024 Hong Kong Vase Latest Information

Race overview

The Hong Kong Vase is a horse race held at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong, classified as an international G1 event. It is part of the Hong Kong International Races, which consists of four G1 races, and is open to thoroughbreds aged three and older.

Established in 1994, the race was upgraded to international G2 status in 1996. In 2000, it adopted its current name and achieved international G1 status.

The race marked the first G1 victory for the Japanese horse Stay Gold, who won in his final run in 2001. Since then, Satono Crown claimed victory in 2016, while Glory Vase won in both 2019 and 2021, and Win Marilyn triumphed in 2022.

Japanese Entries

Racecourse Feature

The Hong Kong Vase begins on a straight 1000-meter chute, just before it merges into the fourth corner. Horses then run the full length of the home straight twice. Unlike European races that are often decided by a single late burst, this event rarely becomes a sprint finish. The pace is typically slow early on, with a gradual increase through the middle stages leading to a sustained drive to the finish. The record holder for this race is Viva Pataca, who won in 2007.

Past Winners

Past Japanese Runners

2024 Hong Kong Vase Latest Information