The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast for betting six races from the Emirates Stakes Day meeting at Flemington, Australia, on Saturday, 5 November (1st race 11:10am).
The Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival concludes on a high note with the running of the G1 Emirates Stakes over 2000 metres under weight-for-age conditions. Formerly the Mackinnon Stakes, the race has had its prize-money doubled and will run two weeks after the Cox Plate in a bid to attract the participation of top middle distance horses.
The other feature race is the G1 Darley Classic (Victoria Racing Club Stakes), a premier weight-for-age 1200m event contested over the Flemington straight course. Outstanding sprinters such as TAKEOVER TARGET, MISS ANDRETTI and the legendary BLACK CAVIAR (twice) have won the race in the past. It is among the top sprint races in Australia and since 2008 has been part of the prestigious Global Sprint Challenge.
Subject to changes, the six races to be simulcast from Australia are:
Hilton Stakes (VRC Springtime Stakes) – Listed 1400m for 3yo
Antler Luggage Handicap – 1600m for 4yo+
Matriarch Stakes – G2 2000m for 4yo+ mares
Emirates Stakes – G1 2000m for 3yo+
Darley Classic (Victoria Racing Club Stakes) – G1 1200m
Emirates Airline Handicap – 1400m for 4yo+
Final declarations with barrier draws for the Emirates Stakes Day races will be available on the morning of Friday, 4 November.
Emirates Stakes entries
