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Hong Kong Classic Mile

Group 1
Sha Tin1,600 m45 runnings since 1980
Latest winner
Little Paradise
Latest running
2026
Conditions
4-year-olds
Winning time 2026
1:33.31

Hong Kong Classic Mile in numbers All records

Record trainer6

John Moore

John Moore has won the Hong Kong Classic Mile 6 times since 1950, the last with Rapper Dragon in 2017.

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Record jockey3

2 share the record

2 jockeys share the record with 3 wins each: João Moreira, Tony Cruz.

Rankings

Winner 2026 All winners

Hong Kong Classic Mile · 2026

Little Paradise

by Toronado out of Devil in Her Heart

VCJockeyVincent Ho Chak-yiu
JKTrainerJimmy Ting Koon-ho
Owner
Breeder
Time1:33.31
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 45 runnings since 1980

YearHorseTrainerJockeyOwnerSPTime
2026Little Paradiseby Toronado out of Devil in Her HeartJimmy Ting Koon-hoVincent Ho Chak-yiu1:33.31
2025My WishMark NewnhamLuke Ferraris1:33.98
2024Helios Expressby Toronado out of Paris TexasJohn SizeHugh Bowman1:34.44
2023Voyage Bubbleby Deep Field out of RaheightsRicky Yiu Poon-faiJamie Kah1:34.58
2022Romantic Warriorby Acclamation out of Folk MelodyDanny Shum Chap-shingKaris Teetan1:33.80
2021Excellent Proposalby Exceed And Excel out of ProcrastinationJohn SizeBlake Shinn1:33.81
2020Racing coloursGolden Sixtyby Medaglia d'Oro out of GaudeamusFrancis Lui Kin-waiVincent Ho Chak-yiuStanley Chan Ka Leung1:33.61
2019Furoreby Pierro out of Stormy ChoiceFrankie Lor Fu-chuenHugh Bowman1:34.28
2018Nothingilikemoreby Husson out of KatisamJohn SizeJoão Moreira1:34.24
2017Rapper Dragonby Street Boss out of Swing DanceJohn MooreJoão Moreira1:34.98
2016Sun Jewelleryby Snitzel out of Tan Tat StarJohn SizeRyan Moore1:35.05
2015Beauty Onlyby Holy Roman Emperor out of GoldendaleTony CruzNeil Callan1:33.95
2014Able Friendby Shamardal out of Ponte PiccoloJohn MooreJoão MoreiraCornel Li Fook Kwan1:33.43
2013Gold-Funby Le Vie Dei Colori out of Goodwood MarchRichard GibsonDouglas Whyte1:34.27
2012Sweet Orangeby War Front out of Good VibesDavid FerrarisWeichong Marwing1:37.64
2011Lucky Nineby Dubawi out of BirjandCaspar FownesBrett Prebble1:34.25
2010Beauty Flashby Golan out of Wychwood RoseTony CruzChristophe SoumillonKwok Siu Ming1:34.39
2009Thumbs Upby Shinko King out of RegelleDanny Shum Chap-shingChristophe Soumillon1:35.65
2008Helene Mascotby Peintre Celebre out of RazanaTony CruzFelix Coetzee1:34.30
2007Floral Pegasusby Fusaichi Pegasus out of Crown CrestTony CruzGérald Mossé1:34.60
2006Sunny Singby Sri Pekan out of SagradaJohn MooreEric Saint-Martin1:34.80
2005ScintillationDanny Shum Chap-shingGérald Mossé1:36.10
2004Tiberby Titus Livius out of ExcitingJohn MooreDouglas Whyte1:34.40
2003Self Flitby Cicerao out of PretextIvan AllanEddy Lai Wai-ming1:35.10
2002Olympic Expressby Bishop of Cashel out of Rachael TennesseeIvan AllanWeichong Marwing1:34.90
2001Charming Cityby Chief's Crown out of QuarantiemeDavid HayesShane Dye1:34.50
2000IndustrialistBrian Kan Ping-cheeJimmy Ting Koon-ho1:36.30
1999Resfaby Fitzcarraldo out of BethelDavid HayesBasil Marcus1:34.80
1998Johan Cruyffby Danehill out of TeslemiPatrick BianconeÉric Legrix1:34.40
1997Smart KidAlex Wong Siu-tanPiere Strydom1:36.00
1996Mr VitalityIvan AllanBasil Marcus1:35.30
1995Bogie's PrideTony Chan Pak-hungDarryll Holland1:35.40
1994Sterling TownIvan AllanLester Piggott1:37.00
1993Happy GuyBrian Kan Ping-cheeTony Cruz1:35.30
1992Sound PrintBrian Kan Ping-cheeMick Kinane1:36.90
1991GreenmailJohn MooreNoel Barker1:37.00
1990ZaitechBrian Kan Ping-cheeWalter Swinburn1:52.40
1989GerrnasLam Hung-feiTony Cruz1:51.70
1988Royal SovereignGordon SmythPeter Leyshan1:37.10
1987Gold BeltBrian Kan Ping-cheeWillie Ryan1:35.60
1986DistinctionJohn MooreGary W. Moore1:35.20
1985Gay HundredDerek Cheng Tai-cheeBrent Thomson1:37.20
1983Gay EightyDerek Cheng Tai-cheeBrian Taylor1:36.90
1981GilgitGeorge MooreGary W. Moore1:22.80
1980Super PlentifulNg Chi-lamTony Cruz1:23.40

Records Full rankings

Most successful trainer
John Size · Tony Cruz
4 wins each
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful jockey
João Moreira
3 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful owner
Stanley Chan Ka Leung · Cornel Li Fook Kwan · Kwok Siu Ming
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