Hong Kong Mile prize money
The Hong Kong Mile is worth £3,040,000 for the 2023 running , £1,702,400 of it to the winner . That makes it the 15th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 2nd richest in Hong Kong.
The race announces its purse as HK$32,000,000, and every figure here is that money converted. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Hong Kong Mile is
Group 1 · 1,600 metres (1 mile) · Turf · Sha Tin Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Sha Tin Racecourse
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Grade
- Group 1
- Distance
- 1,600 metres (1 mile)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Flat / Thoroughbred
- Open to
- Three-years-old and up
- Direction
- Right-handed
- First run
- 1991
- As published
- HK$32,000,000
The winner takes 56% of the fund. The remaining £1,337,600 is shared between the horses behind, on a scale the racecourse sets race by race rather than a fixed one.
Run in 1:33.47 in 2025, the Hong Kong Mile pays £32,524 for every second of the race, which is 9th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 2nd in Hong Kong.
Every Hong Kong Mile winner
35 runnings, 1991 to 2025, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Voyage Bubble7 · 1:33.47 | Zac Purton | Ricky Yiu Poon-fai (Hong Kong) | Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate |
| 2024 | Voyage Bubble6 · 1:33.34 | James MacDonald | Ricky Yiu Poon-fai (Hong Kong) | Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate |
| 2023 | Golden Sixty8 · 1:34.14 | Vincent Ho Chak-yiu | Francis Lui Kin-wai (Hong Kong) | Stanley Chan Ka Leung |
| 2022 | California Spangle4 · 1:33.41 | Zac Purton | Tony Cruz (Hong Kong) | Howard Liang Yum Shing |
| 2021 | Golden Sixty6 · 1:33.86 | Vincent Ho Chak-yiu | Francis Lui Kin-wai (Hong Kong) | Stanley Chan Ka Leung |
| 2020 | Golden Sixty5 · 1:33.45 | Vincent Ho Chak-yiu | Francis Lui Kin-wai (Hong Kong) | Stanley Chan Ka Leung |
| 2019 | Admire Mars3 · 1:33.25 | Christophe Soumillon | Yasuo Tomomichi (Japan) | Riichi Kondo |
| 2018 | Beauty Generation6 · 1:33.52 | Zac Purton | John Moore (Hong Kong) | Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen |
| 2017 | Beauty Generation5 · 1:33.72 | Derek Leung Ka-chun | John Moore (Hong Kong) | Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen |
| 2016 | Beauty Only5 · 1:33.48 | Zac Purton | Tony Cruz (Hong Kong) | Eleanor Kwok Law Kwai Chun & Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen |
| 2015 | Maurice4 · 1:33.92 | Ryan Moore | Noriyuki Hori (Japan) | Kazumi Yoshida |
| 2014 | Able Friend5 · 1:33.49 | João Moreira | John Moore (Hong Kong) | Dr & Mrs Cornel Li Fook Kwan |
| 2013 | Glorious Days6 · 1:33.60 | Douglas Whyte | John Size (Hong Kong) | Tom Brown's Syndicate |
| 2012 | Ambitious Dragon6 · 1:34.12 | Zac Purton | Anthony T. Millard (Hong Kong) | Johnson Lam Pui Hung & Anderson Lam Hin Yue |
| 2011 | Able One9 · 1:33.98 | Jeff Lloyd | John Moore (Hong Kong) | Dr & Mrs Cornel Li Fook Kwan |
| 2010 | Beauty Flash5 · 1:34.79 | Gérald Mossé | Tony Cruz (Hong Kong) | Simon Kwok Siu Ming |
| 2009 | Good Ba Ba7 · 1:34.60 | Olivier Doleuze | Derek Cruz (Hong Kong) | John Yuen Se Kit |
| 2008 | Good Ba Ba6 · 1:32.71 | Christophe Soumillon | Andreas Schütz (Hong Kong) | John Yuen Se Kit |
| 2007 | Good Ba Ba5 · 1:34.50 | Olivier Doleuze | Andreas Schütz (Hong Kong) | John Yuen Se Kit |
| 2006 | The Duke6 · 1:33.40 | Olivier Doleuze | Caspar Fownes (Hong Kong) | Eddie Yau Jr. |
| 2005 | Hat Trick4 · 1:34.80 | Olivier Peslier | Katsuhiko Sumii (Japan) | Carrot Farm |
| 2004 | Firebreak5 · 1:34.60 | Frankie Dettori | Saeed bin Suroor (UAE) | Godolphin |
| 2003 | Lucky Owners3 · 1:34.30 | Felix Coetzee | Tony Cruz (Hong Kong) | Mr & Mrs Leung Kai Fai |
| 2002 | Olympic Express4 · 1:34.90 | Weichong Marwing | Ivan Allan (Hong Kong) | Larry Yung Chi Kin |
| 2001 | Eishin Preston4 · 1:34.80 | Yuichi Fukunaga | Shuji Kitahashi (Japan) | Toyomitsu Hirai |
| 2000 | Sunline5 · 1:34.20 | Greg Childs | Trevor McKee (New Zealand) | Trevor McKee et al. |
| 1999 | Docksider4 · 1:34.70 | Olivier Peslier | John Hills (Great Britain) | Gary A. Tanaka |
| 1998 | Jim and Tonic4 · 1:21.70 | Gérald Mossé | François Doumen (France) | Martin / Barby |
| 1997 | Catalan Opening5 · 1:22.00 | Darren Beadman | Bart Cummings (Australia) | Dato Tan Chin Nam |
| 1996 | Monopolize6 · 1:22.00 | Darren Beadman | Grahame Begg (Australia) | Neville Begg & Partners |
| 1995 | Monopolize5 · 1:21.50 | Wayne Harris | Grahame Begg (Australia) | Neville Begg & Partners |
| 1994 | Soviet Line4 · 1:22.00 | Walter Swinburn | Michael Stoute (Great Britain) | Maktoum Al Maktoum |
| 1993 | Winning Partners5 · 1:22.60 | Michael Kinane | Neville Begg (Hong Kong) | Justin Yue Kwok Hung et al. |
| 1992 | Glen Kate6 · 1:22.20 | Corey Black | Bill Shoemaker (USA) | McNall / Gretzky |
| 1991 | Additional Risk3 · 1:21.90 | Michael Kinane | Dermot Weld (Ireland) | Moyglare Stud Farm |
35 of the 35 runnings name the rider, 35 name the trainer and 35 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Hong Kong Mile more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a jockey
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Sixty | 3 | 2020, 2021, 2023 |
| Good Ba Ba | 3 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Voyage Bubble | 2 | 2024, 2025 |
| Beauty Generation | 2 | 2017, 2018 |
| Monopolize | 2 | 1995, 1996 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Hong Kong Mile in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dubai World CupMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £9,022,556£9.0m | $12,000,000 |
| 3 | Japan CupTokyo Racecourse | Japan | £5,493,600£5.5m | ¥1,090,000,000 |
| 5 | Melbourne CupFlemington Racecourse | Australia | £5,291,005£5.3m | AU$10,000,000 |
| 6 | Breeders' Cup ClassicNorth America | United States | £5,263,158£5.3m | $7,000,000 |
| 7 | Dubai Sheema ClassicMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £4,511,278£4.5m | $6,000,000 |
| 8 | Dubai TurfMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £4,511,278£4.5m | $6,000,000 |
| 9 | Prix de l'Arc de TriompheLongchamp Racecourse | France | £4,273,504£4.3m | €5,000,000 |
| 11 | Hong Kong CupSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £3,800,000£3.8m | HK$40,000,000 |
| 12 | Breeders' Cup TurfNorth America | United States | £3,759,399£3.8m | $5,000,000 |
| 13 | Kentucky DerbyChurchill Downs | United States | £3,759,399£3.8m | $5,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 26 | Chairman's Sprint PrizeSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £1,900,000£1.9m | HK$20,000,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Hong Kong Mile 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, 2nd of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin Trophy | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 2 | £403,750 |
| Celebration Cup | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 3 | £308,750 |
| Lion Rock Trophy | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 3 | £308,750 |
| Hong Kong Cup | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 1 | £3,800,000£3.8m |
| 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 |
Every race in Hong Kong we hold a purse for is on the Hong Kong prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Hong Kong Mile winner get?
£1,702,400. That is 56% of the £3,040,000 the Hong Kong Mile is worth, and the rest is shared down the field.
What is the total Hong Kong Mile prize money?
£3,040,000, for the 2023 running. The race announces it as HK$32,000,000.
Where does the Hong Kong Mile rank among the richest races in the world?
15th of 997. 14 races pay more, the nearest of them Dubai World Cup. In Hong Kong it is 2nd of 15.
Which horse has won the Hong Kong Mile most often?
Golden Sixty, 3 times, in 2020, 2021, 2023.
Which jockey has won the Hong Kong Mile most often?
Zac Purton, with 5 wins between 2012 and 2025.
When was the Hong Kong Mile first run?
1991. This page holds 35 runnings, from 1991 to 2025.
How far is the Hong Kong Mile?
1,600 metres (1 mile), on turf, at Sha Tin Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money