On 15th November, 2025 Saturday’s afternoon, the heart of Hong Kong racing will beat faster as the city waits for the gates to crash open in the Lukfook Jewellery Cup, the race expected to define the entire international meeting at Sha Tin. Set across a sharp 1200 metres with a glittering prize pool of HK $2,840,000, this feature event will bring pure adrenaline to centre stage. Fans will feel the tension rising long before the field is called into line, knowing this sprint will showcase brilliance, bravery and the kind of speed that leaves a lasting mark on the season.
The day will begin earlier at 13:00 with Race 1 – The Lukfook Jewellery Hexicon Handicap, a lively 1200-metre opener offering $1,170,000. It will set the tone for the card as horses arrive fresh and eager to make early statements.
At 13:30, the tempo will shift into a more strategic rhythm with Race 2 – The Lukfook Jewellery Wedding Collection Handicap, run over 1800 metres for $875,000. This middle-distance test will challenge jockeys to balance patience with precision.
Endurance will take the stage next in Race 3 – The Lukfook Jewellery Love Is Beauty Collection Handicap, starting at 14:00 and stretching across 2000 metres with $1,170,000 on offer. It will reward those who settle well and stay strong at the finish.
The afternoon’s first burst of raw speed will arrive at 14:35 with Race 4 – The Lukfook Jewellery Diabling Shimmering Gold Collection Handicap. This 1000-metre dash, worth $1,860,000, will bring instant acceleration and unforgiving pace into play.
A more balanced contest will follow at 15:05 in Race 5 – The Lukfook Jewellery Miss Hong Kong Love Yourself Collection Handicap, run over 1400 metres for $1,170,000. It will be a race crafted for horses who can blend speed with tactical awareness.
The programme will then move into deeper stamina at 15:40 with Race 6 – The Lukfook Jewellery Heirloom Fortune Collection Handicap, where runners will take on 1650 metres for a prize of $1,170,000. This event will demand both race-reading intelligence and a strong finishing gear.
Then comes the moment everyone will be waiting for: Race 7 – The Lukfook Jewellery Cup, set for 16:10 over 1200 metres offering $2,840,000. The feature race will ignite the grandstand with world-class sprinting talent and one of the richest prizes of the meeting.
Adding further intrigue to the line-up is a stellar array of contenders. Lady’s Choice returns under K C Leung for C W Chang, bringing early speed and consistency. Invincible Shield, partnered with C Y Ho for K W Lui, adds strength and reliability to the mix, while Dancing Code—aided by E C W Wong’s 5-pound claim for C Fownes—offers youthful pace and tactical versatility. Gorgeous Win (R Kingscote/C S Shum) and Horsepower (M Chadwick/F C Lor) are primed to make their presence felt, with Aurora Lady (J McDonald/P C Ng) and Harmony N Blessed (H Doyle/D A Hayes) providing elegance, grit, and finishing punch. J Size’s Masterofmyuniverse and Patch of Stars (Z Purton/K L Man) add class and power, while Storm Rider (K Teetan/D A Hayes) injects a strong on-pace threat. Aeris Nova (M F Poon/W K Mo) and Whizz Kid (H Bentley/A S Cruz) round out the emerging talents, with Call Me Glorious (M L Yeung/C W Chang) bringing added depth from a proven yard, and Swift Ascend (A Badel/D Eustace) completing a field brimming with speed, class, and tactical intrigue, setting the stage for a breathtaking sprint.
The energy will remain high as the card continues with Race 8 – The Lukfook Jewellery Ccool Collection Handicap, beginning at 16:45 over 1200 metres with $1,170,000 in prize money. It will provide another platform for sharp young sprinters to impress.
As evening shadows begin to settle, Race 9 – The Lukfook Joaillerie Handicap will unfold at 17:20, stretching across 1650 metres for a strong purse of $2,050,000. This race will likely attract mature middle-distance specialists capable of a polished performance.
Bringing the international race day to a refined conclusion will be Race 10 – The Lukfook Jewellery Night Banquet in Tang Palace Collection Handicap. Starting at 17:55 over 1600 metres with $2,050,000 on the line, this final event will offer both beauty and intensity as the meeting closes on a high note.
With ten races rich in variety, prestige and high-level competition, Saturday’s programme at the Hong Kong Jockey Club is set to deliver an afternoon packed with emotion, anticipation and world-class racing theatre.
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