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WINNER

Horse of the Year

KA YING RISING

WINNER

Champion Trainer

John Size

WINNER

Champion Jockey

Zac Purton

WINNER

Tony Cruz Award

Matthew Poon

WINNER

Champion Middle-Distance Horse

ROMANTIC WARRIOR

WINNER

Champion Miler

VOYAGE BUBBLE

WINNER

Champion Sprinter

KA YING RISING

WINNER

Champion Stayer

VOYAGE BUBBLE

WINNER

Champion Four-Year-Old

KA YING RISING

NOMINATE

Champion Griffin

SKY JEWELLERY

WINNER

Most Improved Horse

MY WISH

California Spangle

9 Starts: 3 Wins 2 Seconds for this season

Season Stakes : HK$ 23,685,706

Owner	:	The Executors of the Estate of the late Howard Liang Yum Shing
Trainer	:	Tony Cruz
Sire	:	Starspangledbanner
Dam	:	Pearlitas Passion

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st The Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (G1 – 1400M), beating Galaxy Patch and Red Lion
1^st Al Quoz Sprint (G1 – 1200M), beating Star Of Mystery and Diligent Harry
2^nd The Chairman’s Sprint Prize (G1 – 1200M), to Invincible Sage beating Mugen

*Info as at 9 July

Invincible Sage

10 Starts: 4 Wins 3 Seconds 1 third for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 22,080,100

Owner	:	22/23 David Hall Trainer Syndicate
Trainer	:	David Hall
Sire	:	Thronum
Dam	:	Thorsborne

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st The Chairman’s Sprint Prize (G1 – 1200M), beating California Spangle and Mugen
2^nd 2nd The Sprint Cup (G2 – 1200M) to Lucky Sweynesse beating Flying Ace

*Info as at 9 July

Lucky Sweynesse

7 Starts: 3 Wins, 2 Seconds for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 23,171,700

Owner	:	Cheng Ming Leung, Cheng Yu Tung, Cheng Mei Mei & Cheng Yu Wai
Trainer	:	Manfred Man
Sire	:	Sweynesse
Dam	:	Madonna Mia

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^stThe LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (G1 – 1200M), beating Lucky With You and Wellington
1^st The BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (G2 – 1200M), beating Victor The Winner and Wellington
1^st The Sprint Cup (G2 – 1200M), beating Invincible Sage and Flying Ace
2^nd The Premier Bowl (G2 – 1200M), to Sight Success beating Duke Wai

*Info as at 9 July

Victor The Winner

9 Starts: 2 Wins, 1 Second, 1 Third for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 14,582,030

Owner	:	Chu Yun Lau
Trainer	:	Danny Shum
Sire	:	Toronado
Dam	:	Noetic

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st The Centenary Sprint Cup (G1 – 1200M), beating Lucky With You and Wellington
2^nd The BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (G2 – 1200M), to Lucky Sweynesse beating Wellington
3^rd Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1 – 1200M), to Mad Cool and Namura Clair

*Info as at 9 July

Beauty Eternal

7 Starts: 2 Wins, 2 Seconds, 1 Third for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 21,204,750

Owner	:	Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen
Trainer	:	John Size
Sire	:	Starspangledbanner
Dam	:	Ithacan Queen

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st The FWD Champions Mile (G1 – 1600M), beating Red Lion and Voyage Bubble
1^st The BOCHK Private Wealth Jockey Club Mile (G2 – 1600M), beating Beauty Joy and Voyage Bubble
2^nd The Stewards’ Cup (G1 – 1600M), to Voyage Bubble beating Beauty Joy
2^nd The Chairman’s Trophy (G2 – 1600M), to Beauty Joy beating Red Lion
3^rd The Sha Tin Trophy (G2 – 1600M), to California Spangle and Encountered

*Info as at 9 July

Golden Sixty

2 Starts: 1 Win for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 19,240,000

Owner	:	Stanley Chan Ka Leung
Trainer	:	Francis Lui
Sire	:	Medaglia d’Oro
Dam	:	Gaudeamus

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st The LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (G1 – 1600M), beating Voyage Bubble and Namur

*Info as at 9 July

Romantic Warrior

6 Starts: 5 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 67,561,306

Owner	:	Peter Lau Pak Fai
Trainer	:	Danny Shum
Sire	:	Acclamation
Dam	:	Folk Melody

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st Cox Plate (G1 – 2040M), beating Mr Brightside and Alligator Blood
1^st The LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (G1 – 2000M), beating Luxembourg and Hishi Iguazu
1^st The Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (G1 – 2000M), beating Voyage Bubble and Nimble Nimbus
1^st The FWD QEII Cup (G1 – 2000M), beating Prognosis and North Bridge
1^st Yasuda Kinen (G1 – 1600M), beating Namur and Soul Rush

*Info as at 9 July

Voyage Bubble

7 Starts: 1 Win, 2 Seconds, 2 Thirds for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 19,875,250

Owner	:	Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate
Trainer	:	Ricky Yiu
Sire	:	Deep Field
Dam	:	Raheights

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st The Stewards’ Cup (G1 – 1600M), beating Beauty Eternal and Beauty Joy
2^nd The LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (G1 – 1600M), to Golden Sixty beating Namur
2^nd The Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (G1 – 2000M), to Romantic Warrior beating Nimble Nimbus
3^rd The BOCHK Private Wealth Jockey Club Mile (G2 – 1600M), to Beauty Eternal and Beauty Joy
3^rd The FWD Champions Mile (G1 – 1600M), to Beauty Eternal and Red Lion

*Info as at 9 July

Five G Patch

11 Starts: 4 Seconds, 2 Thirds for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 7,445,800

Owner	:	Lam Wai Ying
Trainer	:	Tony Cruz
Sire	:	Camelot
Dam	:	Uliana

2023/2024 Major Achievements

2^nd The Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (G1 – 2400M), to Rebel’s Romance beating La City Blanche
2^nd The Queen Mother Memorial Cup (G3 – 2400M), to La City Blanche beating Unbelievable

*Info as at 9 July

La City Blanche

13 Starts: 1 Win, 1 Second, 2 Thirds for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 5,839,700

Owner	:	Chef’s Table Syndicate
Trainer	:	Tony Cruz
Sire	:	Cityscape
Dam	:	Etoile Blanc

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st The Queen Mother Memorial Cup (G3 – 2400M), beating Five G Patch and Unbelievable
3^rd The Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (G1 – 2400M), to Rebel’s Romance and Five G Patch

*Info as at 9 July

Helios Express

6 Starts: 4 Wins, 1 Third for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 19,724,200

Owner	:	Andy Yung Ming Tai
Trainer	:	John Size
Sire	:	Toronado
Dam	:	Paris Texas

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st The Hong Kong Classic Mile (Four-Year-Old Classic Series – 1600M), beating Helene Feeling and Star Mac
1^st The Hong Kong Classic Cup (Four-Year-Old Classic Series – 1800M), beating Chancheng Glory and Ensued

*Info as at 9 July

Massive Sovereign

4 Starts: 2 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 18,968,000

Owner	:	Chan Kam Hung
Trainer	:	Dennis Yip
Sire	:	No Nay Never
Dam	:	Sweet Charity

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st The BMW Hong Kong Derby (Four-Year-Old Classic Series – 2000M), beating Galaxy Patch and Ka Ying Generation

*Info as at 9 July

Galaxy Patch

12 Starts: 6 Wins 3 Seconds for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 22,140,100

Owner	:	Yeung Kin Man
Trainer	:	Pierre Ng
Sire	:	Wandjina
Dam	:	Voltara

2023/2024 Major Achievements

1^st The Lion Rock Trophy (G3 – 1600M), beating Chancheng Glory and Beauty Joy
1^st The Premier Plate (G3 – 1800M), beating Beauty Joy and Happy Together
2^nd The Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (G1 – 1400M), to California Spangle beating Red Lion
2^nd The BMW Hong Kong Derby (Four-Year-Old Classic Series – 2000M), to Massive Sovereign beating Ka Ying Generation

*Info as at 9 July

Ka Ying Rising

7 Starts: 5 Wins 2 Seconds for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 8,462,000

Owner	:	Ka Ying Syndicate
Trainer	:	David Hayes
Sire	:	Shamexpress
Dam	:	Missy Moo

*Info as at 9 July

James Tak

9 Starts: 4 Wins 2 Seconds 1 Thirds

Season Stakes : HK$ 4,416,750

Owner	:	Tsang Hon Wah, Prof Cheung Ka Yue & Jacky Tsang Hin Yeung
Trainer	:	Benno Yung
Sire	:	Headwater
Dam	:	Patois

*Info as at 9 July

Gorgeous Win

10 Starts: 3 Wins 2 Seconds 3 Thirds

Season Stakes : HK$ 4,569,950

Owner	:	Yip Kong Wah
Trainer	:	Danny Shum
Sire	:	Press Statement
Dam	:	Hollywell

*Info as at 9 July

Pierre Ng

Stakes Won: HK HK$ 114,928,093

Wins	:	67
2^nd	:	54
3^rd	:	50
4^th	:	49
5^th	:	60
Total Runs	:	611
Win%	:	10.97%

*Info as at 9 July

Francis Lui

Stakes Won: HK HK$ 122,488,675

Wins	:	65
2^nd	:	49
3^rd	:	49
4^th	:	45
5^th	:	42
Total Runs	:	486
Win%	:	13.37%

*Info as at 9 July

Zac Purton

Stakes Won: HK HK$ 222,889,923

Wins	:	122
2^nd	:	98
3^rd	:	95
4^th	:	58
5^th	:	56
Total Runs	:	652
Win%	:	18.71%

*Info as at 9 July

Angus Chung

Stakes Won: HK HK$ 70,041,075

Wins	:	46
2^nd	:	46
3^rd	:	44
4^th	:	42
5^th	:	42
Total Runs	:	556
Win%	:	8.27%

*Info as at 9 July

ROMANTIC WARRIOR

5 Starts: 3 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 62,782,991

Owner	:	Peter Lau Pak Fai
Trainer	:	Danny Shum
Sire	:	Acclamation
Dam	:	Folk Melody

2024/25 Major Achievement

LONGINES Hong Kong Cup - G1 2000m
Jebel Hatta - G1 1800m
Saudi Cup - G1 1800m Dirt (first runner-up)
Dubai Turf - G1 1800m (first runner-up)

*Info as at 8 July

KA YING RISING

8 Starts: 8 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 57,511,200

Owner	:	Ka Ying Syndicate
Trainer	:	David Hayes
Sire	:	Shamexpress
Dam	:	Missy Moo

2024/25 Major Achievement

LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint - G1 1200m

Hong Kong Speed Series

Centenary Sprint Cup - First Leg G1 1200m
Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup - Second Leg G1 1400m
Chairman’s Sprint Prize - Final Leg G1 1200m

*Info as at 8 July

RED LION

9 Starts: 1 Win for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 15,728,000

Owner	:	The Hon Ronald Arculli GBM GBS JP & Johanna K J Arculli BBS
Trainer	:	John Size
Sire	:	Belardo
Dam	:	Crystal Idea

2024/25 Major Achievement

FWD Champions Mile - G1 1600m

*Info as at 8 July

VOYAGE BUBBLE

7 Starts: 5 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 61,159,500

Owner	:	Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate
Trainer	:	Ricky Yiu
Sire	:	Deep Field
Dam	:	Raheights

2024/25 Major Achievement

LONGINES HONG KONG MILE - G1 1600m

Triple Crown

Stewards’ Cup - First Leg G1 1600m
Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup - Second Leg G1 2000m
Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup - Final Leg G1 2400m

*Info as at 8 July

CAP FERRAT

7 Starts: 1 Win for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 21,347,500

Owner	:	Karen Lo Ki Yan
Trainer	:	Francis Lui
Sire	:	Snitzel
Dam	:	C'est Beau La Vie

2024/25 Major Achievement

BMW Hong Kong Derby - Four-Year-Old Classic Series 2000m

*Info as at 8 July

MY WISH

9 Starts: 4 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 20,098,050

Owner	:	Ada Che Xiao Hong, Suki Tang Xianfang & Ruby Hui Like Sea
Trainer	:	Mark Newnham
Sire	:	Flying Artie
Dam	:	Set The Tone

2024/25 Major Achievement

Hong Kong Classic Mile - Four-Year-Old Classic Series 1600m

*Info as at 8 July

RUBYLOT

10 Starts: 3 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 15,968,400

Owner	:	HK Football Club Horse Racing Syndicate
Trainer	:	David Hayes
Sire	:	Rubick
Dam	:	Emirates Comfort

2024/25 Major Achievement

Hong Kong Classic Cup - Four-Year-Old Classic Series 1800m

*Info as at 8 July

CROSSBORDERPEGASUS

5 Starts: 3 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 2,854,200

Owner	:	Wu Haibo
Trainer	:	John Size
Sire	:	Rich Enuff
Dam	:	Super Flare

*Info as at 8 July

SKY JEWELLERY

5 Starts: 3 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 2,919,200

Owner	:	Tung Moon Fai
Trainer	:	John Size
Sire	:	The Autumn Sun
Dam	:	Rollout The Carpet

*Info as at 8 July

MAGNIFIQUE

4 Starts: 3 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 2,389,200

Owner	:	Kirk Wong King Wai
Trainer	:	David Hall
Sire	:	Charm Spirit
Dam	:	Oh Dee Jay

2024/25 Major Achievement

1^st The Queen Mother Memorial Cup (G3 – 2400M), beating Five G Patch and Unbelievable
3^rd The Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (G1 – 2400M), to Rebel’s Romance and Five G Patch

*Info as at 14 July

Helios Express

6 Starts: 4 Wins, 1 Third for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 19,724,200

Owner	:	Andy Yung Ming Tai
Trainer	:	John Size
Sire	:	Toronado
Dam	:	Paris Texas

2024/25 Major Achievement

*Info as at 9 July

Massive Sovereign

4 Starts: 2 Wins for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 18,968,000

Owner	:	Chan Kam Hung
Trainer	:	Dennis Yip
Sire	:	No Nay Never
Dam	:	Sweet Charity

2024/25 Major Achievement

1^st The BMW Hong Kong Derby (Four-Year-Old Classic Series – 2000M), beating Galaxy Patch and Ka Ying Generation

*Info as at 9 July

Galaxy Patch

12 Starts: 6 Wins 3 Seconds for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 22,140,100

Owner	:	Yeung Kin Man
Trainer	:	Pierre Ng
Sire	:	Wandjina
Dam	:	Voltara

2024/25 Major Achievement

*Info as at 9 July

Ka Ying Rising

7 Starts: 5 Wins 2 Seconds for this season

Season Stakes: HK$ 8,462,000

Owner	:	Ka Ying Syndicate
Trainer	:	David Hayes
Sire	:	Shamexpress
Dam	:	Missy Moo

*Info as at 9 July

James Tak

9 Starts: 4 Wins 2 Seconds 1 Thirds

Season Stakes : HK$ 4,416,750

Owner	:	Tsang Hon Wah, Prof Cheung Ka Yue & Jacky Tsang Hin Yeung
Trainer	:	Benno Yung
Sire	:	Headwater
Dam	:	Patois

*Info as at 9 July

Gorgeous Win

10 Starts: 3 Wins 2 Seconds 3 Thirds

Season Stakes : HK$ 4,569,950

Owner	:	Yip Kong Wah
Trainer	:	Danny Shum
Sire	:	Press Statement
Dam	:	Hollywell

*Info as at 9 July

Pierre Ng

Stakes Won: HK HK$ 114,928,093

Wins	:	67
2^nd	:	54
3^rd	:	50
4^th	:	49
5^th	:	60
Total Runs	:	611
Win%	:	10.97%

*Info as at 9 July

John Size

Stakes Won: HK HK$ 160,511,250

Wins	:	69
2^nd	:	66
3^rd	:	68
4^th	:	63
Total Runners	:	618
Win%	:	11.17%

*Info as at 14 July

Zac Purton

Stakes Won: HK$ 206,478,225

Wins	:	132
2^nd	:	83
3^rd	:	68
4^th	:	54
Total Rides	:	575
Win%	:	22.96%

*Info as at 11 July

Angus Chung

Stakes Won: HK HK$ 70,041,075

Wins	:	46
2^nd	:	46
3^rd	:	44
4^th	:	42
5^th	:	42
Total Runs	:	556
Win%	:	8.27%

*Info as at 9 July

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Gallant Waking 8 Starts: 4 Wins 4 Seconds Stakes:HK$24,136,300 (as of June 24, 2022) Country of Origin / Age : AUS / 6 Colour / Sex : Brown / Gelding Owner : Stanley Chan Ka Leung Trainer : Francis Lui Sire : Medaglia D’oro Dam : Gaudeamus

WINNER

Horse of the Year

KA YING RISING

WINNER

Champion Trainer

John Size

WINNER

Champion Jockey

Zac Purton

WINNER

Tony Cruz Award

Matthew Poon

WINNER

Champion Middle-Distance Horse

ROMANTIC WARRIOR

WINNER

Champion Miler

VOYAGE BUBBLE

WINNER

Champion Sprinter

KA YING RISING

WINNER

Champion Stayer

VOYAGE BUBBLE

WINNER

Champion Four-Year-Old

KA YING RISING

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WINNER

Champion Griffin

SKY JEWELLERY

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Most Improved Horse

MY WISH

California Spangle

2023/2024 Major Achievements

Invincible Sage

2023/2024 Major Achievements

Lucky Sweynesse

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Victor The Winner

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Beauty Eternal

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Golden Sixty

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Romantic Warrior

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Voyage Bubble

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Five G Patch

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La City Blanche

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Helios Express

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Massive Sovereign

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Galaxy Patch

2023/2024 Major Achievements

Ka Ying Rising

James Tak

Gorgeous Win

Pierre Ng

Francis Lui

Zac Purton

Angus Chung

ROMANTIC WARRIOR

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KA YING RISING

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RED LION

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VOYAGE BUBBLE

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