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The Hong Kong Jockey Club will simulcast a total of eight races for betting from Australia and United Kingdom on Saturday, 16 October.
The Everest (1:15pm)
The Everest (1200m 3yo+) has become a worldwide showcase racing event ever since its inception 2017. Although the race does not carry any Group status, it is the richest turf race in the world with a mammoth A$15 million of prizemoney on offer.
Final declarations with barrier draws for the Everest will be available on Friday, 15 October.
Caulfield Cup (2:15pm)
Caulfield Cup (G1 2400m handicap for 3yo+) is the climax of Caulfield's slice of the Spring Racing Carnival. It is not only the world's richest 2400m handicap, but also an important lead-up race to the prestigious G1 Melbourne Cup held in November.
Final declarations with barrier draws for Caulfield Cup will be available on Friday, 15 October.
British Champions Day (6 races – 1st race starts 8:25pm)
The eyes of the racing world will turn to Ascot on Saturday evening as some of Europe's best horses and jockeys gather for the richest meeting on English soil – British Champions Day. The simulcast features five end-of-season championship races for horses of different categories and Europe's richest handicap over a mile.
Subject to changes, the details of the British Champions Day races are as follows:
| HK Time | Race Name | Distance (m) | Status |
| 8:25 PM | British Champions Long Distance Cup | 3190 | G2 |
| 9:00 PM | British Champions Sprint Stakes | 1200 | G1 |
| 9:35 PM | British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes | 2392 | G1 |
| 10:10 PM | Queen Elizabeth II Stakes | 1600 | G1 |
| 10:50 PM | Champion Stakes | 1993 | G1 |
| 11:30 PM | Balmoral Handicap | 1600 | - |
Final declarations with barrier draws for the British Champions Day races will be available on the morning of Friday, 15 October.
