The hk prize is one of the many awards and honours offered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. It is a flat horse race held annually at Sha Tin Racecourse and is open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older. The winner will receive HK$10 million, which is the largest prize in any sporting event. In addition, the winner will receive a trophy and a certificate. The HK$5 million second prize and the HK$2 million third prize will also be awarded. The race is run over a distance of 2000 metres (about 1+1/4 miles or 10 furlongs).
The History Prize is named in memory of George B. Endacott, who was responsible for the re-establishment of the Department of History after World War II and established Hong Kong history as a respectable field of scholarship. The prize is a major incentive for students to pursue research in Hong Kong history and to contribute to the development of the discipline.
A number of prizes are awarded to students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in recognition of their academic performance. Some of these prizes are sponsored by private donors, while others are based on the generosity of members. These include the Anita Chan Lai Ling Prize in Chinese Culture, Dr. Chu Yuk Baw Prize in Civil Engineering (Final Year Project), Dr. KP Stephen Chang Gold Medal, and Spring Chen Memorial Prize in Biological Sciences.
In order to ensure the fairness of the draw, a series of measures are taken. All the materials used in the draw are weighed, measured and examined by X-Ray on a regular basis. Employees with HKJC’s security and customer service departments also inspect all aspects of the process, including boxing and transport. The balls are never reused for two consecutive draws, and the drawing machine is locked in a safe location after each draw.
Besides the normal prizes, HKJC conducts special “Snowball” draws on selected dates, which offer higher 1st division prizes than usual. The percentage of the entry fees deducted for these draws is added to the Snowball Pool, which is then added to the 1st division prize in the next draw. These draws are popular with players because of the potential for high winnings.
In addition, HKJC has a range of other special prize categories. The HK$10 million Hong Kong Cup is a Group 1 flat horse race that takes place every year in mid-December at Sha Tin Racecourse. It is a major race on the Hong Kong Racing Calendar and is open to both local and overseas thoroughbreds aged three or over. The HK$10 million top prize is the largest in any sports event in Asia and is one of the most valuable rewards in the industry. The HK$2 million second prize and the HK$1 million third prize are also significant, as they are among the highest in any horse race worldwide. In addition, a HK$5 million prize is available for the winner of the first place in each of the five races on the programme.