Hong Kong Stewards' Cup prize money
The Hong Kong Stewards' Cup is worth £1,140,000 for the 2022 running . That makes it the 49th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 11th richest in Hong Kong.
The race announces its purse as HK$12,000,000, and every figure here is that money converted. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup is
Group 1 · 1,600 meters (About 8 furlongs / 1 mile) · Turf · Sha Tin Racecourse
- Racecourse
- Sha Tin Racecourse
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Grade
- Group 1
- Distance
- 1,600 meters (About 8 furlongs / 1 mile)
- Surface
- Turf
- Race type
- Flat / Thoroughbred
- Open to
- Three-years-old and up
- Direction
- Right-handed
- First run
- 1954
- As published
- HK$12,000,000
We hold the total fund for the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup 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 1:32.60 in 2026, the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup pays £12,311 for every second of the race, which is 39th of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 10th in Hong Kong.
Every Hong Kong Stewards' Cup winner
33 runnings, 1993 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Romantic Warrior8 · 1:32.60 | James McDonald | Danny Shum Chap-shing | Peter Lau Pak Fai |
| 2025 | Voyage Bubble6 · 1:33.58 | James McDonald (jockey)|James McDonald | Ricky Yiu Poon-fai | Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate |
| 2024 | Voyage Bubble5 · 1:33.97 | James McDonald | Ricky Yiu Poon-fai | Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate |
| 2023 | Golden Sixty7 · 1:33.99 | Vincent Ho Chak-yiu | Francis Lui Kin-wai | Stanley Chan Ka Leung |
| 2022 | Waikuku7 · 1:34.82 | Zac Purton | John Size | Jocelyn Siu Yang Hin Ting |
| 2021 | Golden Sixty5 · 1:33.35 | Vincent Ho Chak-yiu | Francis Lui Kin-wai | Stanley Chan Ka Leung |
| 2020 | Waikuku5 · 1:33.04 | João Moreira | John Size | Jocelyn Siu Yang Hin Ting |
| 2019 | Beauty Generation6 · 1:33.51 | Zac Purton | John Moore | Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen |
| 2018 | Seasons Bloom5 · 1:34.74 | João Moreira | Danny Shum Chap-shing | Paul Lo Chung Wai & Kathy Lo Ho Hsiu Lan |
| 2017 | Helene Paragon5 · 1:34.38 | Tommy Berry | John Moore | Sir Po-shing & Lady Woo et al. |
| 2016 | Giant Treasure5 · 1:34.16 | Christophe Soumillon | Richard Gibson | Mr Pan Sotong |
| 2015 | Able Friend5 · 1:33.50 | João Moreira | John Moore | Dr & Mrs Cornel Li Fook Kwan |
| 2014 | Blazing Speed5 · 1:33.91 | Mirco Demuro | Tony Cruz | Fentons Racing Syndicate |
| 2013 | Glorious Days5 · 1:33.75 | Douglas Whyte | John Size | Tom Brown's Syndicate |
| 2012 | Ambitious Dragon5 · 1:34.93 | Douglas Whyte | Tony Millard | Johnson Lam Pui Hung & Anderson Lam Him Yue |
| 2011 | Beauty Flash5 · 1:34.92 | Gérald Mossé | Tony Cruz | Simon Kwok Siu Ming |
| 2010 | Fellowship7 · 1:33.96 | Zac Purton | Paul O'Sullivan | David Sin Wai Kin |
| 2009 | Good Ba Ba7 · 1:33.29 | Christophe Soumillon | Andreas Schutz | John Yuen Se Kit |
| 2008 | Good Ba Ba6 · 1:34.30 | Olivier Doleuze | Andreas Schutz | John Yuen Se Kit |
| 2007 | Armada5 · 1:34.10 | Douglas Whyte | John Size | Wong Yuk Lun |
| 2006 | Russian Pearl5 · 1:35.10 | Gérald Mossé | Tony Cruz | M/M Kam Shing Kan |
| 2005 | Bullish Luck6 · 1:35.50 | Christophe Soumillon | Tony Cruz | Wong Wing-keung |
| 2004 | Super Kid4 · 1:37.30 | Shane Dye | John Size | Wong Yuk Kwan |
| 2003 | Electronic Unicorn7 · 1:34.90 | Robbie Fradd | John Size | Lo Ying Bin |
| 2002 | Electronic Unicorn6 · 1:35.20 | Robbie Fradd | John Size | Lo Ying Bin |
| 2001 | Fairy King Prawn5 · 1:35.10 | Robbie Fradd | Ivan Allan | Mr & Mrs Lau Sak Hong |
| 2000 | Resfa5 · 1:35.40 | Basil Marcus | David Hayes | J.Lau Po Man /A. Woo Wai See |
| 1998 | Billion Win4 · 1:33.90 | Felix Coetzee | Ivan Allan | Hui Chun Keung |
| 1997 | Smashing Pumpkin4 · 1:34.10 | Basil Marcus | David Hayes | Fame & Fortune Syndicate |
| 1996 | Michael's Choice4 · 1:35.10 | Éric Legrix | Patrick Biancone | Michael Ying Lee Yuen |
| 1995 | Mr. Vitality4 · 1:33.50 | Basil Marcus | Ivan Allan | Larry Yung |
| 1994 | Right Way5 · 1:35.20 | Willie Ryan | Brian Kan Ping-chee | Samuel & Clarisse Wong |
| 1993 | River Verdon6 · 1:35.30 | Basil Marcus | David Hill | Oswald Cheung & Ronald Arculli |
33 of the 33 runnings name the rider, 33 name the trainer and 33 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to.
Who wins the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a trainer
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Voyage Bubble | 2 | 2024, 2025 |
| Golden Sixty | 2 | 2021, 2023 |
| Waikuku | 2 | 2020, 2022 |
| Good Ba Ba | 2 | 2008, 2009 |
| Electronic Unicorn | 2 | 2002, 2003 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | Dubai Golden ShaheenMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | £1,503,759£1.5m | $2,000,000 |
| 40 | Preakness StakesPimlico Race Course | United States | £1,503,759£1.5m | $2,000,000 |
| 41 | Stephen Foster StakesChurchill Downs | United States | £1,503,759£1.5m | $2,000,000 |
| 42 | Epsom DerbyEpsom Downs | Great Britain | £1,500,000£1.5m | £1,500,000 |
| 43 | All-Star MileFlemington Racecourse, Caulfield Racecourse and The Valley | Australia | £1,322,751£1.3m | AU$2,500,000 |
| 44 | Kentucky Downs Ladies Sprint StakesKentucky Downs | United States | £1,315,789£1.3m | $1,750,000 |
| 45 | Prix du Jockey ClubChantilly Racecourse | France | £1,282,051£1.3m | €1,500,000 |
| 46 | Hong Kong Champions & Chater CupSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £1,235,000£1.2m | HK$13,000,000 |
| 47 | Centenary Sprint CupSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £1,140,000£1.1m | HK$12,000,000 |
| 48 | Hong Kong Gold CupSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £1,140,000£1.1m | HK$12,000,000 |
| 50 | Queen's Silver Jubilee CupSha Tin Racecourse | Hong Kong | £1,140,000£1.1m | HK$12,000,000 |
| 51 | Kentucky OaksChurchill Downs | United States | £1,127,820£1.1m | $1,500,000 |
| 52 | Turf Classic StakesChurchill Downs | United States | £1,127,820£1.1m | $1,500,000 |
| 53 | Australian DerbyRandwick Racecourse | Australia | £1,058,201£1.1m | AU$2,000,000 |
| 54 | Blue Diamond StakesCaulfield Racecourse | Australia | £1,058,201£1.1m | AU$2,000,000 |
| 55 | Coolmore Stud StakesFlemington Racecourse | Australia | £1,058,201£1.1m | AU$2,000,000 |
| 56 | Hill StakesRandwick Racecourse, | Australia | £1,058,201£1.1m | AU$2,000,000 |
| 57 | Newmarket HandicapFlemington Racecourse | Australia | £1,058,201£1.1m | AU$2,000,000 |
| 58 | Spring Champion StakesRandwick Racecourse, | Australia | £1,058,201£1.1m | AU$2,000,000 |
| 59 | Sydney StakesRandwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia | Australia | £1,058,201£1.1m | AU$2,000,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup 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, 11th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman's Sprint Prize | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 1 | £1,900,000£1.9m |
| 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 |
| Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup | Sha Tin Racecourse | Group 1 | £1,140,000£1.1m |
| 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 |
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 Hong Kong Stewards' Cup prize money?
£1,140,000, for the 2022 running. The race announces it as HK$12,000,000.
Where does the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup rank among the richest races in the world?
49th of 997. 48 races pay more, the nearest of them Dubai Golden Shaheen. In Hong Kong it is 11th of 15.
Which horse has won the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup most often?
Voyage Bubble, 2 times, in 2024, 2025.
Which jockey has won the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup most often?
Basil Marcus, with 4 wins between 1993 and 2000.
When was the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup first run?
1954. This page holds 33 runnings, from 1993 to 2026.
How far is the Hong Kong Stewards' Cup?
1,600 meters (About 8 furlongs / 1 mile), on turf, at Sha Tin Racecourse.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money