PROSPECTUS

INDEX 2 CRITICAL DATES

3 WEIGHTS & PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION

4 PAST RESULTS

5 CONDITIONS

6 HOSPITALITY

8 TRACK DIAGRAM

10 CONTACTS

11 ENTRY FORM CHAMPIONS MILE PROSPECTUS

CHAMPIONS HK$ MILLION14 MILE 1600m/8f Turf 3yo+ WEIGHTS Northern Hemisphere Bred Southern Hemisphere Bred Age KG LB KG LB Critical 4YO+ (Males) 57 126 57 126 4YO+ (Females) 55.5 122 55.5 122 3YO (Males) 53 117 56 123 Dates 3YO (Females) 51.5 113 54 119 No freelance or apprentice jockey allowance may be claimed. 23 MARCH 2015 Free entries close MONDAY | 6PM (HK TIME) PRIZE MONEY DISTRIBUTION HK$14 million to be distributed as follows, plus Trophies to the winning owner, trainer and jockey. Placing HK$ US$* GB£* AU$* JP¥* EURO€* Supplementary entries close 1st 7,980,000 1,028,900 641,000 1,163,300 114,000,000 816,000 13 APRIL 2015 2nd 3,080,000 397,100 247,400 449,000 44,000,000 314,900 MONDAY | 6PM (HK TIME) Fee: HK$140,000 3rd 1,400,000 180,500 112,500 204,100 20,000,000 143,100 4th 798,000 102,900 64,100 116,300 11,400,000 81,600 5th 462,000 59,600 37,100 67,300 6,600,000 47,200 Declarations to run th 30 APRIL 2015 6 280,000 36,100 22,500 40,800 4,000,000 28,600 THURSDAY | 8AM (HK TIME) Fee: HK$140,000 TOTAL 14,000,000 1,805,100 1,124,600 2,040,800 200,000,000 1,431,400 *Approx. figures per exchange rates as at November 2014 Prize money will be paid in dollars to the respective owner, trainer and jockey accounts or in another currency upon request, at the Club’s prevailing exchange rate at that time. Owners’ earnings are Official barrier draw tax free in Hong Kong; visiting trainers’ and jockeys’ earnings are subject to Hong Kong tax (currently 10%). Owner’s Jockey’s Trainer’s Stable’s Winner : 70% - 80% 10% 10% Max. 10% 2nd - 6th places : 75% - 85% 5% 10% Max. 10% 3 MAY 2015 Champions Mile (G1) SUNDAY Prize money Owner Jockey Trainer Stable Staff Placing (HK$) (HK$) (HK$) (HK$) (HK$)

st 1 7,980,000 70% - 80% 798,000 798,000 #Relevant % (max. 2nd 3,080,000 154,000 308,000 up to 10%) based on the applicable rules of rd 3 1,400,000 70,000 140,000 the home jurisdiction. 4th 798,000 75% - 85% 39,900 79,800 Payment for overseas Stable Staff will be 5th 462,000 23,100 46,200 made to the Trainer for distribution. 6th 280,000 14,000 28,000

#HK owner’s, trainer’s and stable’s percentage are subject to The Rules of Racing and Instructions made by the Stewards of the HKJC. 3 CHAMPIONS MILE PROSPECTUS past results conditions ENTRIES 1. No entry fee for entries submitted prior to Monday, 23 March 2015 Owners are required to fax a copy of the telegraphic transfer remittance/ 2014 (6 pm HK time). requisition slip directly to the HKJC’s International Racing Department (fax: (852) 2966 7000). All incoming payments and transfers must be accompanied Going: Good 2. Overseas entries should be lodged as stipulated on the entry form by the following details: 1) Name of Race 2) Name of Horse 3) Sender’s Name. and will be accepted only by fax or post or through an e-form available at: Age Lengths World 2. For Hong Kong owners, the same fee of HK$140,000 and riding fee of Race www.hkjc.com/english.championsmile Horse Name & Trained Trainer Jockey Behind Rankings HK$2,000 are levied and payable through the monthly membership account. Sex Winner Time Rating 3. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) reserves the right to reject entries at st 3. A declaration fee will be refunded only in the event a horse is certified not suitable 1 VARIETY CLUB 5H SAF Mike de Kock Anton Marcus - 1.34.11 126 any time at its discretion whether or not they have been previously accepted. to race by a HKJC veterinary surgeon in the Champions Mile to be run on 2nd ABLE FRIEND 4G HK John Moore Joao Moreira 4 - 118 Sunday, 3 May 2015. A riding fee will be refunded only in the event a horse is 3rd DAN EXCEL 6G HK John Moore Tommy Berry 5-1/4 - 120 SUPPLEMENTARY ENTRIES withdrawn prior to its jockey being weighed out for that race. 4th GLORIOUS DAYS 6G HK John Size Karis Teetan 5-1/4 - 121 1. Supplementary entries can be made on or before Monday, 13 April 2015 (6 pm HK time) for horses which were not previously entered. GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. Entries and participation in the Champions Mile are subject to the Rules of 2. A supplementary entry fee of 1% (HK$140,000) of total prize money in Hong Racing and Instructions made by the Stewards of the HKJC. Kong dollars must be lodged in the account of the HKJC (bank details shown below) by no later than close of business (HK time) on Wednesday, 15 April 2. The HKJC reserves the ultimate right without assigning a reason to accept 2013 2015. or decline entries and in particular to reject an entry at any time whether or Going: Good not it has been previously accepted. SELECTION 3. The Champions Mile is promoted by the HKJC in which all rights are Age Lengths World Selection of horses for the Champions Mile will be in accordance with the vested and reserved, to the exclusion of all others, including: Race Rankings Horse Name & Trained Trainer Jockey Behind following process: a) the title; Sex Winner Time Rating b) all rights of sponsorship of and in connection with the race and the title; 1st DAN EXCEL 5G HK John Moore Weichong Marwing - 1.33.42 118 1. The Head of Handicapping and Race Planning will assign a rating to each c) all rights of broadcast and telecast, reproduction and transmission of 2nd HELENE SPIRIT 6G HK Caspar Fownes SH - 117 horse that has been nominated or supplemented for the Champions Mile. and associated with the race and the title worldwide by any means whatsoever both by sound and vision for the full period of copyright 3rd PACKING WHIZ 5G HK Caspar Fownes Brett Prebble 1-1/2 - 119 2. These ratings will form the basis for the selection procedure, although the and/or analogous rights subsisting under the laws of each jurisdiction 4th GLORIOUS DAYS 5G HK John Size 1-3/4 - 120 Selection Panel will consider all relevant factors. throughout the world.

3. The race is limited to 14 starters. 4. All owners, trainers and jockeys whilst in Hong Kong must: a) attend official functions as requested by the HKJC; 4. The HKJC reserves the right, and has the sole authority to decide on the b) make themselves available at all reasonable times (including number of runners in the race, after careful consideration of any entry’s immediately after the race) for interviews by the press and other 2012 overall standing and potential to perform adequately in the race. representatives of the media when requested by the HKJC; Going: Good Consequently, no entry, whether local or international, is guaranteed c) not carry advertising or sponsorship material other than as required or selection even if fewer than the maximum 14 starters are selected. approved by the HKJC. Age Lengths World Jockey Behind Race Rankings 5. The Selection Panel has the sole authority and discretion in determining 5. The Stewards of the HKJC reserve the right to postpone or to abandon the Horse Name & Trained Trainer Time Sex Winner Rating the line-up of the race and the decision of the Selection Panel shall be final. race at their discretion or vary the terms & conditions of any race at their absolute discretion. 1st XTENSION 5H HK John Moore James McDonald - 1.35.23 120 6. Performances up to Monday, 13 April 2015 will be taken into account. 2nd GLORIOUS DAYS 4G HK John Size Felix Coetzee 1/2 - 119 BANK DETAILS 3rd 5G HK Caspar Fownes Brett Prebble 1 - 118 BENEFICIARY THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB th DECLARATION FEE 4 AMBITIOUS DRAGON 5G HK Anthony Millard Douglas Whyte 1-1/4 - 122 1. For international owners, a declaration fee of 1% (HK$140,000) of total BANKER HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORP. LTD prize money in Hong Kong dollars, and a riding fee of HK$2,000 must 1 QUEEN’S ROAD CENTRAL be paid through their account with the nominated Racing Authorities as HONG KONG recognised by the HKJC, or lodged in the account of the HKJC (bank details shown on right) by no later than close of business (HK time) on Thursday, ACCOUNT NO. 002-241354-001 30 April 2015. SWIFT HSBCHKHH

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hospitality Travel and accommodation packages for selected horses include: • World Class Quarantine Stables • Best Horse Care Owners • Nearby Accommodation for 2 Return Business Class Grooms Air Tickets • Large Range of Fodder Options • Excellent Training Tracks + • World Class Hospitality 4 Nights Accommodation at the luxurious Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Trainers 2 Return Business Class Air Tickets + 4 Nights Accommodation at the luxurious Jockeys Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 1 Return Business Class Air Ticket *CONDITIONS APPLY: + For countries from where there is no direct 4 Nights Accommodation travel available to HK due to quarantine at the luxurious protocols and charter flight is the best option, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong a travel subsidy will be provided to the owners Grooms to assist with shipment costs for horses. Return Air Tickets For further details, please contact: Marco Cheng + Racing Secretary Accommodation at Tel: (852) 2966 8225 the Royal Park Hotel Sha Tin Fax: (852) 2574 7399 Email: [email protected] Horses Any owner or trainer making horse shipment *Shipment of Horses arranged plans outside the HKJC’s recommended travel route or carrier may incur additional charges and paid for by the HKJC at his or her own expense. + For detailed information please refer to Stables, Bedding, Fodder, the Horsemen’s Handbook of 2014/2015 International Races in HK or visit the etc. provided Hong Kong Jockey Club (“HKJC”) website at http://racing.hkjc.com/racing/english/ international-racing/pdf/HorseHB_Web.pdf

7 CHAMPIONS MILE PROSPECTUS

1600M Champions Start is in a chute that joins the back straight. It’s 800m to the only turn.

Track diagram

9 CHAMPIONS MILE PROSPECTUS contacts William A Nader Executive Director, Racing The Hong Kong Jockey Club Tel : +852 2966 5901 Fax : +852 2966 7800 Email : [email protected]

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