Victoria Derby Day – 29 October 2016 (Sat)
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast for betting six races from the Victoria Derby Day Meeting at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on Saturday, 29 October. (1st race 10:40am)
The showcase race of the day, the G1 Victoria Derby, has been run since 1855 and is the oldest Classic in Australia. Carrying a prize of A$1.5 million, the Victoria Derby is the ultimate spring target for the Classic generation.
Subject to changes, the six races to be simulcast from Australia are:
Lexus Stakes (Hotham Handicap) – G3 2500m handicap
Coolmore Stud Stakes (Ascot Vale Stakes) - G1 1200m for 3yo
Myer Classic (Empire Rose Stakes) - G1 1600m for 3yo+ f&m
Victoria Derby - G1 2500m for 3yo
Cantala Stakes – G1 1600m handicap
tab.com.au Stakes (Linlithgow Stakes) – G2 1200m handicap
Victoria Derby entries
Tenno Sho Autumn – 30 October 2016 (Sun)
During the Happy Valley race meeting on Sunday, 30 October, the Tenno Sho Autumn will be simulcast for betting from Tokyo Racecourse (2:40pm).
The Tenno Sho Autumn (G1 2000m for 3yo and upwards) with its long history is traditionally one of Japan’s signature races. The Tenno Sho has been held twice a year since 1937. The Autumn race is currently the only G1 turf contest in Japan for horses aged three and above over 2000m.
Final declarations with barriers for the Victoria Derby Day races and Tenno Sho Autumn will be available on the morning of Friday, 28 October.
Tenno Sho Autumn entries
