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Hong Kong Classic Cup

Group 1
Sha Tin1,800 m21 runnings since 2006
Latest winner
Stormy Grove
Latest running
2026
Conditions
4-year-olds
Winning time 2026
1:46.62

Hong Kong Classic Cup in numbers All records

Record trainer5

John Size

John Size has won the Hong Kong Classic Cup 5 times since 1950, the last with Helios Express in 2024.

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Record jockey3

2 share the record

2 jockeys share the record with 3 wins each: Olivier Doleuze, Gérald Mossé.

Rankings

Winner 2026 All winners

Hong Kong Classic Cup · 2026

Stormy Grove

by Toronado out of Seagrove

JockeyHarry Bentley
FFTrainerFrankie Lor Fu-chuen
Owner
Breeder
Time1:46.62
Starting price–
SireToronado

Roll of honour & comparison

Explore the winners by period and compare who dominated.

Jockey rankingTrainer ranking

Periods count back from 2026. Records, rankings and the winners list below follow the selected period. Data since 1950.

All winners 21 runnings since 2006

YearHorseTrainerJockeyOwnerSPTime
2026Stormy Groveby Toronado out of SeagroveFrankie Lor Fu-chuenHarry Bentley1:46.62
2025Rubylotby Rubick out of Emirates ComfortDavid HayesBrenton Avdulla1:46.29
2024Helios Expressby Toronado out of Paris TexasJohn SizeHugh Bowman1:47.73
2023Super Sunny Singby Nicconi out of Red CentreChris So Wai-yinVincent Ho Chak-yiu1:46.26
2022California Spangleby Starspangledbanner out of Pearlitas PassionTony CruzZac Purton1:46.98
2021Healthy Happyby Zoustar out of Lady LakshmiFrankie Lor Fu-chuenAlexis Badel1:47.21
2020Racing coloursGolden Sixtyby Medaglia d'Oro out of GaudeamusFrancis Lui Kin-waiVincent Ho Chak-yiuStanley Chan Ka Leung1:45.88
2019Mission Tycoonby Written Tycoon out of Lakemba GoldFrankie Lor Fu-chuenDerek Leung Ka-chun1:47.00
2018Singapore Slingby Philanthropist out of Sing Dixie SingAnthony MillardChad Schofield1:46.99
2017Rapper Dragonby Street Boss out of Swing DanceJohn MooreJoão Moreira1:46.98
2016Sun Jewelleryby Snitzel out of Tan Tat StarJohn SizeRyan Moore1:48.01
2015Thunder Fantasyby Lucky Owners out of Pink PierJohn SizeKaris Teetan1:48.62
2014Designs On Romeby Holy Roman Emperor out of Summer TrystingJohn MooreTommy Berry1:47.91
2013It Has To Be Youby Volksraad out of CentalearJohn SizeTimothy Clark1:48.91
2012Zaidanby Street Cry out of Element of TruthJohn MooreOlivier Doleuze1:48.70
2011Ambitious Dragonby Pins out of Golden GambleAnthony MillardMaxime GuyonJohnson Lam Pui Hung & Anderson Lam Him Yue1:48.03
2010King DancerSean WoodsGérald Mossé1:48.19
2009Unique JewelleryJohn SizeOlivier Doleuze1:48.93
2008Green BirdieCaspar FownesOlivier Doleuze1:48.60
2007Floral Pegasusby Fusaichi Pegasus out of Crown CrestTony CruzGérald Mossé1:48.80
2006Hello PrettyFrancis Lui Kin-waiGérald Mossé1:47.70

Records Full rankings

Most successful trainer
John Size
5 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful jockey
Olivier Doleuze
3 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful owner
Stanley Chan Ka Leung · Johnson Lam Pui Hung & Anderson Lam Him Yue
1 win each
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful sire
Toronado
2 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful trainers

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful jockeys

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful owners

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful breeders

Last 20 years · 2007–2026

Most successful sires

Last 20 years · 2007–2026