Chairman's Sprint Prize prize money
The Chairman's Sprint Prize is worth £1,900,000 for the 2023 running . That makes it the 26th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 7th richest in Hong Kong.
The race announces its purse as HK$20,000,000, and every figure here is that money converted. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Chairman's Sprint Prize is
Group 1 · 1,200 meters (About 6 furlongs) · Turf · Sha Tin Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Sha Tin Racecourse
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Grade
- Group 1
- Distance
- 1,200 meters (About 6 furlongs)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Flat / Thoroughbred
- Open to
- Three-years-old and up
- Direction
- Right-handed
- First run
- 1979
- As published
- HK$20,000,000
We hold the total fund for the Chairman's Sprint Prize and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 1:07.10 in 2026, the Chairman's Sprint Prize pays £28,316 for every second of the race, which is 14th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 4th in Hong Kong.
Every Chairman's Sprint Prize winner
36 runnings, 1991 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ka Ying Rising5 · 1:07.10 | Zac Purton | David Hayes | Ka Ying Syndicate |
| 2025 | Ka Ying Rising4 · 1:07.88 | Zac Purton | David Hayes | Ka Ying Syndicate |
| 2024 | Invincible Sage4 · 1:09.33 | Hugh Bowman | David Hall | David Hall Trainer Syndicate |
| 2023 | Lucky Sweynesse4 · 1:08.38 | Zac Purton | Manfred Man Ka-leung | Cheng Ming Leung, Cheng Yu Tung, Cheng Mei Mei & Cheng Yu Wai |
| 2022 | Wellington5 · 1:08.09 | Alexis Badel | Richard Gibson | Michael Cheng Wing On & Jeffrey Cheng Man Cheong |
| 2021 | Wellington4 · 1.08.64 | Alexis Badel | Richard Gibson | Michael Cheng Wing On & Jeffrey Cheng Man Cheong |
| 2020 | Mr Stunning7 · 1.08.40 | Karis Teetan | Frankie Lor Fu-chuen | Maurice Koo Win Chong |
| 2019 | Beat The Clock5 · 1.08.26 | João Moreira | John Size | Merrick Chung Wai Lik |
| 2018 | Ivictory4 · 1.08.63 | Zac Purton | John Size | Michael T H Lee & Dr Henry Chan Hin Lee |
| 2017 | Lucky Bubbles5 · 1.08.96 | Hugh Bowman | Francis Lui Kin-wai | Lucky Syndicate |
| 2016 | Chautauqua (AUS)5 · 1.08.69 | Tommy Berry | Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | R & C Legh Racing |
| 2015 | Gold-Fun6 · 1.08.79 | Christophe Soumillon | Richard Gibson | Pan Sutong |
| 2014 | Lucky Nine7 · 1:09.37 | Brett Prebble | Caspar Fownes | Dr. Chang Fuk To & Maria Chang Lee Ming Shum |
| 2013 | Lucky Nine6 · 1:09.28 | Brett Prebble | Caspar Fownes | Dr. Chang Fuk To & Maria Chang Lee Ming Shum |
| 2012 | Joy And Fun8 · 1:08.98 | Brett Doyle | Derek Cruz | Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Wong Chun Nam |
| 2011 | Dim Sum7 · 1:08.74 | Olivier Doleuze | John Moore | David Pong Chun Yee |
| 2010 | Sacred Kingdom6 · 1:09.23 | Brett Prebble | Ricky Yiu Poon-fai | Sin Kang Yuk |
| 2009 | Dim Sum5 · 1:09.49 | James Winks | John Moore | David Pong Chun Yee |
| 2008 | Sacred Kingdom4 · 1:08.6 | Gérald Mossé | Ricky Yiu Poon-fai | Sin Kang Yuk |
| 2007 | Absolute Champion5 · 1:08.2 | Brett Prebble | David Hall | Mr & Mrs Eddie Wong Ming Chak |
| 2006 | Billet Express5 · 1:09.7 | Christophe Soumillon | John Moore | David Pong Chun Yee |
| 2005 | Silent Witness5 · 1:08.4 | Felix Coetzee | Tony Cruz | Mr & Mrs Arthur Antonio da Silva |
| 2004 | Silent Witness4 · 1:08.5 | Felix Coetzee | Tony Cruz | Mr & Mrs Arthur Antonio da Silva |
| 2003 | Grand Delight5 · 1:09.0 | Shane Dye | John Size | Peter Law Kin Sang |
| 2002 | Charming City5 · 1:08.8 | Dwayne Dunn | David Hayes | Ling Chiu Shing |
| 2001 | Fairy King Prawn5 · 1:10.0 | Weichong Marwing | Ivan Allan | Mr & Mrs Lau Sak Hong |
| 2000 | Tajasur5 · 1:09.3 | Basil Marcus | Ivan Allan | Henry Tang |
| 1999 | Fairy King Prawn3 · 1:11.0 | Steven King | Ricky Yiu Poon-fai | Mr & Mrs Lau Sak Hong |
| 1998 | Oriental Express5 · 1:09.6 | Douglas Whyte | Ivan Allan | Larry C. K. Yung |
| 1997 | Quick Action6 · 1:10.6 | Eric Saint-Martin | Ivan Allan | Elite Synd. |
| 1996 | Mr. Vitality4 · 1:10.9 | Basil Marcus | Ivan Allan | Larry Yung |
| 1995 | Mr. Vitality3 · 1:09.7 | Basil Marcus | Ivan Allan | Larry Yung |
| 1994 | Happy Money5 · 1:09.8 | John Marshall | John Moore | Nie Tit Shing |
| 1993 | Red Ruffian4 · 1:10.10 | Basil Marcus | David Hill | N P Etches & P A Cullington |
| 1992 | Concert King4 · 1:11.40 | Basil Marcus | David Hill | Chuen Yu Wing W.H. & W.K. Cheung |
| 1991 | Quicken Away6 · 1:09:70 | Tony Ives | Peter B. K. Ng | Lo Sing Pui |
36 of the 36 runnings name the rider, 36 name the trainer and 36 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Chairman's Sprint Prize more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Ka Ying Rising | 2 | 2025, 2026 |
| Wellington | 2 | 2021, 2022 |
| Lucky Nine | 2 | 2013, 2014 |
| Dim Sum | 2 | 2009, 2011 |
| Sacred Kingdom | 2 | 2008, 2010 |
| Silent Witness | 2 | 2004, 2005 |
| Fairy King Prawn | 2 | 1999, 2001 |
| Mr. Vitality | 2 | 1995, 1996 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Chairman's Sprint Prize in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Hong Kong MileSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £3,040,000£3.0m | HK$32,000,000 |
| 16 | Queen Elizabeth II CupSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £2,850,000£2.9m | HK$30,000,000 |
| 17 | Caulfield CupCaulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia | Australia | £2,645,503£2.6m | AU$5,000,000 |
| 18 | Golden Slipper StakesRosehill Gardens Racecourse | Australia | £2,645,503£2.6m | AU$5,000,000 |
| 20 | Nashville DerbyKentucky Downs | United States | £2,631,579£2.6m | $3,500,000 |
| 21 | Hong Kong SprintSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £2,470,000£2.5m | HK$26,000,000 |
| 22 | Hong Kong DerbySha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £2,280,000£2.3m | HK$24,000,000 |
| 23 | Hong Kong VaseSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £2,280,000£2.3m | HK$24,000,000 |
| 24 | Pegasus World Cup Invitational StakesGulfstream Park | United States | £2,255,639£2.3m | $3,000,000 |
| 25 | Doncaster HandicapRandwick Racecourse, | Australia | £2,116,402£2.1m | AU$4,000,000 |
| 28 | UAE DerbyMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £1,879,699£1.9m | $2,500,000 |
| 30 | Caulfield GuineasCaulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia | Australia | £1,587,302£1.6m | AU$3,000,000 |
| 31 | Magic Millions ClassicGold Coast Turf Club | Australia | £1,587,302£1.6m | AU$3,000,000 |
| 32 | Belmont StakesBelmont Park | United States | £1,503,759£1.5m | $2,000,000 |
| 33 | Breeders' Cup DistaffNorth America | United States | £1,503,759£1.5m | $2,000,000 |
| 34 | Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare TurfNorth America | United States | £1,503,759£1.5m | $2,000,000 |
| 35 | Breeders' Cup JuvenileNorth America | United States | £1,503,759£1.5m | $2,000,000 |
| 36 | Breeders' Cup Juvenile FilliesNorth America | United States | £1,503,759£1.5m | $2,000,000 |
| 37 | Breeders' Cup MileNorth America | United States | £1,503,759£1.5m | $2,000,000 |
| 38 | Breeders' Cup SprintNorth America | United States | £1,503,759£1.5m | $2,000,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Chairman's Sprint Prize in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in Hong Kong
15 races, 7th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth II Cup | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 1 | £2,850,000£2.9m |
| Hong Kong Sprint | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 1 | £2,470,000£2.5m |
| Hong Kong Derby | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group One (domestic) | £2,280,000£2.3m |
| Hong Kong Vase | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 1 | £2,280,000£2.3m |
| Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 1 | £1,235,000£1.2m |
| Centenary Sprint Cup | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 1 | £1,140,000£1.1m |
| Hong Kong Gold Cup | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 1 | £1,140,000£1.1m |
| Hong Kong Stewards' Cup | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 1 | £1,140,000£1.1m |
Every race in Hong Kong we hold a purse for is on the Hong Kong prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total Chairman's Sprint Prize prize money?
£1,900,000, for the 2023 running. The race announces it as HK$20,000,000.
Where does the Chairman's Sprint Prize rank among the richest races in the world?
26th of 997. 25 races pay more, the nearest of them Hong Kong Mile. In Hong Kong it is 7th of 15.
Which horse has won the Chairman's Sprint Prize most often?
Ka Ying Rising, 2 times, in 2025, 2026.
Which jockey has won the Chairman's Sprint Prize most often?
Basil Marcus, with 5 wins between 1992 and 2000.
When was the Chairman's Sprint Prize first run?
1979. This page holds 36 runnings, from 1991 to 2026.
How far is the Chairman's Sprint Prize?
1,200 meters (About 6 furlongs), on turf, at Sha Tin Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money