Hong Kong Classic Mile

The Hong Kong Classic Mile is a domestic Group 1 four year old set weights Thoroughbred horse race in Hong Kong, run over a distance of 1600 metres.

It was originally a Group 3 race and was the traditional lead-up race for the Hong Kong Derby.

In the season of 1999/2000, this race was upgraded to domestic Group 1 status.

Now, it is the first of the three major races for the Hong Kong classic generation.