<p>Hong Kong International Races Week 2025 is an annual premier horse racing festival organised by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, showcasing top global jockeys and horses in high-stakes events dubbed the “Turf World Championships.”</p> <p>It highlights elite competition across two racecourses, with four LONGINES Hong Kong International Races. These are all Group 1 races and consist of:</p> <ul> <li>Hong Kong Sprint (1,200 metres)</li> <li>Hong Kong Mile (1,600 metres)</li> <li>Hong Kong Cup (2,000 metres)</li> <li>Hong Kong Vase (2,400 metres)</li> </ul> <h2>When Is the 2025 Hong Kong International Races Week?</h2> <p>The 2025 Hong Kong International Races Week spans December 10-14, with the four aforementioned main races taking place on the final day. Times have not yet been determined, but these races will take place toward the end of the day.</p> <h2>Where Is the 2025 Hong Kong International Races Week Held?</h2> <p>The 2025 Hong Kong International Races Week will be held across two courses, with Happy Valley and Sha Tin Racecourse both being used. The four main races will be contested at Sha Tin.</p> <h2>2025 Hong Kong International Races Week Prize Money</h2> <p>A total purse exceeding HK$130 million (approximately AU$25,150,682.70) for the four Group 1 races on the final day is on offer.</p> <h2>How To Bet On The 2025 Hong Kong International Races Week?</h2> <p>You can find all of the top horse racing events available at Sportsbet with our comprehensive coverage. Simply find the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/racing-schedule">horse racing betting odds</a> available by going to our dedicated ‘Racing’ page.</p> <p>When there, you can select the races you want to bet on and click on the prices offered to add them to your betting slip. Once you have, set your stake and hit ‘Place Bet’ at the bottom to confirm your selection!</p> <h2>2025 Hong Kong International Races Week: Betting Preview</h2> <p>In the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/futures/horse/hong-kong-sprint-all-in-win-or-place-9835911">Hong Kong Sprint</a>, Ka Ying Rising is our pick as he is the favourite to dominate this race. He has won every race he has competed in, most of which have been over a distance of 1,200 metres (six furlongs).</p> <p>Our pick in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/futures/horse/hong-kong-mile-all-in-win-or-place-9835964">Hong Kong Mile</a> is Voyage Bubble, as three wins and two second-place finishes have been recorded in 2025.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/futures/horse/hong-kong-cup-all-in-win-or-place-9835831">Hong Kong Cup</a> sees Romantic Warrior as the big favourite, and we predict he’ll win this race. He finished first in his last race at Sha Tin and has been impressive in others.</p> <p>Giavellotto is our pick to win the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/futures/horse/hong-kong-vase-all-in-win-or-place-9835979">Hong Kong Vase</a>, having won it last season. He is one of the favourites, alongside Sosie. Giavellotto has one win this season and most recently ran in the 2025 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1), finishing fourth behind Sosie (third). Sosie has two Grade 1 wins this year, but didn’t perform well when on a track outside of France.</p>