The Centenary Sprint Cup is a Group 1
Thoroughbred
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horse race over a distance of 1200 metres at
Sha Tin
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in January.
It was originally known as the Centenary Cup, which was first run on 24 November 1984 to celebrate the centenary of The Hong Kong Jockey Club. It offers a purse of HK$10,000,000.
In the season of 2005/06, it becomes the first leg of the Hong Kong Speed Series (formerly the Champion Sprint Series). In 2017/2018 season, the race was promoted to Group 1 status.
Winners
See also
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List of Hong Kong horse races
A list of notable flat horse races which take place annually in Hong Kong, under the authority of Hong Kong Jockey Club, including all conditions races which currently hold Group 1 Group 1 may refer to:
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References
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club
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Horse races in Hong Kong