John Moore
John Moore has won the Hong Kong Derby 6 times since 1950, the last with Rapper Dragon in 2017.
ProfileRaces · Classics · Hong Kong
Sha Tin
Sha TinHong Kong Derby
Group 1
- Latest winner
- Invincible Ibis
- Latest running
- 2026
- Conditions
- 4-year-olds
- Winning time 2026
- 1:59.43
Hong Kong Derby in numbers All records
Tony Cruz
Tony Cruz has won the Hong Kong Derby 4 times since 1950, the last with Makarpura Star in 1995.
ProfileWinner 2026 All winners
Hong Kong Derby · 2026
by Hellbent out of My Dear Friend
Roll of honour & comparison
Explore the winners by period and compare who dominated.
Periods count back from 2026. Records, rankings and the winners list below follow the selected period. Data since 1950.
All winners 71 runnings since 1956
YearHorseTrainerJockeyOwnerSPTime
2025
Cap Ferratby Snitzel out of C'est Beau la VieFrancis Lui Kin-waiCraig WilliamsLo Ki Yan Karen2:00.67
Cap Ferratby Snitzel out of C'est Beau la VieFrancis Lui Kin-waiCraig WilliamsLo Ki Yan Karen2:00.672024Massive Sovereignby No Nay Never out of Sweet CharityDennis Yip Chor-hongZac PurtonChan Kam Hung1:59.85
2023
Voyage Bubbleby Deep Field out of RaheightsRicky Yiu Poon-faiAlexis BadelSunshine And Moonlight Syndicate2:02.78
Voyage Bubbleby Deep Field out of RaheightsRicky Yiu Poon-faiAlexis BadelSunshine And Moonlight Syndicate2:02.782022
Romantic Warriorby Acclamation out of Folk MelodyDanny Shum Chap-shingKaris TeetanPeter Lau Pak Fai2:00.23
Romantic Warriorby Acclamation out of Folk MelodyDanny Shum Chap-shingKaris TeetanPeter Lau Pak Fai2:00.232021
Sky Darciby Darci Brahma out of Strictly MaternalCaspar FownesJoão MoreiraJessica Kwan Mun Hang2:01.32
Sky Darciby Darci Brahma out of Strictly MaternalCaspar FownesJoão MoreiraJessica Kwan Mun Hang2:01.322020
Golden Sixtyby Medaglia d'Oro out of GaudeamusFrancis Lui Kin-waiVincent Ho Chak-yiuStanley Chan Ka Leung2:00.15
Golden Sixtyby Medaglia d'Oro out of GaudeamusFrancis Lui Kin-waiVincent Ho Chak-yiuStanley Chan Ka Leung2:00.15
2017Rapper Dragonby Street Boss out of Swing DanceJohn MooreJoão MoreiraAlbert Hung Chao Hong2:02.88
2014Designs On Romeby Holy Roman Emperor out of Summer TrystingJohn MooreTommy BerryCheng Keung Fai2:02.04
2010Super Satinby Danehill Dancer out of Mantles PrincessCaspar FownesDouglas WhyteRanjan Tikam Mahtani2:03.59
2009Collectionby Peintre Celebre out of Lasting ChanceJohn MooreDarren Beadman07 / 08 John Moore Trainer Syndicate2:02.50
2008Helene Mascotby Peintre Celebre out of RazanaTony CruzFelix CoetzeeDawson Woo Ka Chung, Wilson Woo Ka Wah et al.2:01.30
2005Vengeance of Rainby Zabeel out of DanelaghDavid E. FerrarisAnthony DelpechChow Nam & Raymond Gianco Chow Hon Man2:04.30
2002
Olympic Expressby Bishop of Cashel out of Rachael TennesseeIvan AllanWeichong MarwingLarry Yung Chi Kin2:05.10
Olympic Expressby Bishop of Cashel out of Rachael TennesseeIvan AllanWeichong MarwingLarry Yung Chi Kin2:05.102001Industrial Pioneerby Namaqualand out of Scanno's ChoiceBrian Kan Ping-cheeGerald MosseAlbert Hu Si Nok et al.2:03.10
2000Keen Winnerby Selkirk out of DegannwyAnthony T. MillardRobbie FraddVictor Lui Ting et al.2:03.30
1999Holy Grailby Deputy Governor out of Country TouchIvan AllanDavid HarrisonMr & Mrs Michael C. Kwee1:47.10
1998Johan Cruyffby Danehill out of TeslemiPatrick L. BianconeÉric LegrixThomas Liang Ting Sen1:47.70
1997Oriental Expressby Green Desert out of City FortressIvan AllanBasil MarcusLarry Yung Chi Kin1:47.60
Oriental Expressby Green Desert out of City FortressIvan AllanBasil MarcusLarry Yung Chi Kin1:47.601993Helene Starby Vice Regal out of Harvest MaidPatrick L. BianconeÉric LegrixMr & Mrs Woo Po Shing et al.1:48.00
1991River Verdonby Be My Native out of TuyenuDavid HillJohn MatthiasSir Oswald Cheung & The Hon Ronald Arculli1:48.10
Records Full rankings
Most successful trainer
Francis Lui Kin-wai
2 wins
Last 10 years · 2017–2026
Most successful jockey
Hugh Bowman · João Moreira
2 wins each
Last 10 years · 2017–2026
Most successful owner
Ibis Syndicate · Lo Ki Yan Karen · Chan Kam Hung
1 win each
Last 10 years · 2017–2026
Most successful sire
Hellbent · Snitzel · No Nay Never
1 win each
Last 10 years · 2017–2026
Most successful trainers
Last 10 years · 2017–2026
- 1Francis Lui Kin-wai2 wins
- 2Mark Newnham1 win
- 3Dennis Yip Chor-hong1 win
- 4Ricky Yiu Poon-fai1 win
- 5Danny Shum Chap-shing1 win
- 6
Caspar Fownes1 win
Most successful jockeys
Last 10 years · 2017–2026
- 1Hugh Bowman2 wins
- 2João Moreira2 wins
- 3Craig Williams1 win
- 4
Zac Purton1 win - 5
Alexis Badel1 win - 6
Karis Teetan1 win
Most successful owners
Last 10 years · 2017–2026
- 1
Ibis Syndicate1 win - 2Lo Ki Yan Karen1 win
- 3Chan Kam Hung1 win
- 4Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate1 win
- 5Peter Lau Pak Fai1 win
- 6Jessica Kwan Mun Hang1 win
Most successful breeders
Last 10 years · 2017–2026
- 1Torryburn Stud1 win
- 2Corduff Stud & T J Rooney1 win
- 3Asco International1 win
- 4Eduardo Cojuangco1 win
Most successful sires
Last 10 years · 2017–2026
- 1Hellbent1 win
- 2Snitzel1 win
- 3No Nay Never1 win
- 4Deep Field1 win
- 5Acclamation1 win
- 6Darci Brahma1 win
Most successful trainer
John Moore
4 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful jockey
Hugh Bowman · Douglas Whyte
3 wins each
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful owner
Ibis Syndicate · Lo Ki Yan Karen · Chan Kam Hung
1 win each
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful sire
Peintre Celebre
2 wins
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
Most successful trainers
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
- 1
John Moore4 wins - 2John Size3 wins
- 3Francis Lui Kin-wai2 wins
- 4Caspar Fownes2 wins
- 5Mark Newnham1 win
- 6Dennis Yip Chor-hong1 win
Most successful jockeys
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
- 1Hugh Bowman3 wins
- 2
Douglas Whyte3 wins - 3Zac Purton2 wins
- 4João Moreira2 wins
- 5Craig Williams1 win
- 6Alexis Badel1 win
Most successful owners
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
- 1Ibis Syndicate1 win
- 2Lo Ki Yan Karen1 win
- 3Chan Kam Hung1 win
- 4Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate1 win
- 5Peter Lau Pak Fai1 win
- 6Jessica Kwan Mun Hang1 win
Most successful breeders
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
- 1Torryburn Stud1 win
- 2Corduff Stud & T J Rooney1 win
- 3Asco International1 win
- 4Eduardo Cojuangco1 win
- 5Moyglare Stud1 win
- 6Rabbah Bloodstock Limited1 win
Most successful sires
Last 20 years · 2007–2026
- 1Peintre Celebre2 wins
- 2Hellbent1 win
- 3Snitzel1 win
- 4No Nay Never1 win
- 5Deep Field1 win
- 6Acclamation1 win
Most successful trainer
John Moore
5 wins
Since 2000 · 2000–2026
Most successful jockey
Hugh Bowman · Douglas Whyte
3 wins each
Since 2000 · 2000–2026
Most successful owner
Ibis Syndicate · Lo Ki Yan Karen · Chan Kam Hung
1 win each
Since 2000 · 2000–2026
Most successful sire
Peintre Celebre
2 wins
Since 2000 · 2000–2026
Most successful trainers
Since 2000 · 2000–2026
- 1John Moore5 wins
- 2John Size3 wins
- 3Francis Lui Kin-wai2 wins
- 4Caspar Fownes2 wins
- 5Anthony T. Millard2 wins
- 6
Tony Cruz2 wins
Most successful jockeys
Since 2000 · 2000–2026
- 1Hugh Bowman3 wins
- 2Douglas Whyte3 wins
- 3Zac Purton2 wins
- 4João Moreira2 wins
- 5Felix Coetzee2 wins
- 6
Gerald Mosse2 wins
Most successful owners
Since 2000 · 2000–2026
- 1Ibis Syndicate1 win
- 2Lo Ki Yan Karen1 win
- 3Chan Kam Hung1 win
- 4Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate1 win
- 5Peter Lau Pak Fai1 win
- 6Jessica Kwan Mun Hang1 win
Most successful breeders
Since 2000 · 2000–2026
- 1Torryburn Stud1 win
- 2Corduff Stud & T J Rooney1 win
- 3Asco International1 win
- 4Eduardo Cojuangco1 win
- 5Moyglare Stud1 win
- 6Rabbah Bloodstock Limited1 win
Most successful sires
Since 2000 · 2000–2026
- 1Peintre Celebre2 wins
- 2Hellbent1 win
- 3Snitzel1 win
- 4No Nay Never1 win
- 5Deep Field1 win
- 6Acclamation1 win
Most successful trainer
John Moore
6 wins
All years since 1950
Most successful jockey
Tony Cruz
4 wins
All years since 1950
Most successful owner
Larry Yung Chi Kin · Wayfoong
2 wins each
All years since 1950
Most successful sire
Peintre Celebre · Danehill
2 wins each
All years since 1950
Most successful trainers
All years since 1950
- 1John Moore6 wins
- 2Brian Kan Ping-chee5 wins
- 3Nick Metrevelli5 wins
- 4John Size3 wins
- 5Ivan Allan3 wins
- 6Francis Lui Kin-wai2 wins
Most successful jockeys
All years since 1950
- 1Tony Cruz4 wins
- 2Hugh Bowman3 wins
- 3Douglas Whyte3 wins
- 4Gerald Mosse3 wins
- 5Zac Purton2 wins
- 6João Moreira2 wins
Most successful owners
All years since 1950
- 1Larry Yung Chi Kin2 wins
- 2Wayfoong2 wins
- 3Ibis Syndicate1 win
- 4Lo Ki Yan Karen1 win
- 5Chan Kam Hung1 win
- 6Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate1 win
Most successful breeders
All years since 1950
- 1Torryburn Stud1 win
- 2Corduff Stud & T J Rooney1 win
- 3Asco International1 win
- 4Eduardo Cojuangco1 win
- 5Moyglare Stud1 win
- 6Rabbah Bloodstock Limited1 win
Most successful sires
All years since 1950
- 1Peintre Celebre2 wins
- 2Danehill2 wins
- 3Hellbent1 win
- 4Snitzel1 win
- 5No Nay Never1 win
- 6Deep Field1 win