Voyage Bubble
With this win, Voyage Bubble now has 2 Group 1 wins this season. The winning margin over Soul Rush was 1 ¼ lengths. The field numbered 14 runners. The horse is by Deep Field out of Raheights. The winning time was 1m 33.34s.
Hong Kong
Sha Tin · 08.12.24
Watch the racePurseUS$ 4,602,581
To the winnerUS$ 2,899,626
Distance1600 metres
Winning time1m 33.34s
SurfaceTurf
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners14
Stories of this Result
Voyage Bubble
James McDonald
James McDonald had come close here before: Voyage Bubble was second in 2023. With this win, the jockey drew level with Ryan Moore on 19 Group 1 wins this season. Next in the table: Flavien Prat (16) and William Buick (15).
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Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
14 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
4thChancheng Glory4yo gelding by Mor Spirit × Solid ScamKaris TeetanK W LuiNeckUS$ 322,181
6thHappy Together5yo gelding by Dragon Pulse × Ruby GirlA BadelFrankie LorShort head
7thGalaxy Patch5yo gelding by Wandjina × VoltaraC Y HoP C NgShort head
10thTaj Dragon5yo gelding by Mehmas × Next TrialAndrea AtzeniP C Ng1 ½
11thAntino6yo gelding by Redwood × MahamayaBlake ShinnTony Gollan1 ¼
12thDocklands4yo colt by Massaat × Icky WooMark ZahraHarry EustaceShort head
14thRamadan3yo colt by Le Havre × RaushanRyan MooreJ Ferguson7 ¾
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Voyage Bubble in 2024
1 other win · 2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Champions Mile1600 metres · US$ 2,806,3723rdP F YiuJames McDonald28.04.2024Sha TinPrize money €246,590Race detailsWatch
Hong Kong Gold Cup2000 metres · US$ 1,545,5612ndP F YiuZac Purton25.02.2024Sha TinPrize money €312,071Race detailsWatch
Stewards' Cup1600 metres · US$ 1,658,3121stP F YiuJames McDonald21.01.2024Sha TinPrize money €917,989Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Golden SixtyMedaglia d'Oro × Gaudeamus | Francis LuiVincent Ho | Stanley Chan Ka LeungAsco International Pty Ltd | ||
| 2022 | California SpangleStarspangledbanner × Pearlitas Passion | Tony CruzZac Purton | Liang Lok Ho LingMichael Enright | ||
| 2021 | Golden SixtyMedaglia d'Oro × Gaudeamus | Francis LuiVincent Ho | Stanley Chan Ka LeungAsco International Pty Ltd | ||
| 2020 | Golden SixtyMedaglia d'Oro × Gaudeamus | Francis LuiVincent Ho | Stanley Chan Ka LeungAsco International Pty Ltd |
History since 1991
Hong Kong Mile34Editions since 1991
4Multiple winnersGood Ba Ba, Golden Sixty, Monopolize
6%Won by fillies or mares2 of 34 · 0 of the last 20
Record holders
Most wins since 19911Zac PurtonJockey · 2012, 2016, 2018, 20224 wins
2Tony Cruz (Hong Kong)Trainer · 2003, 2010, 2016, 20224 wins
3John Moore (Hong Kong)Trainer · 2011, 2014, 2017, 20184 wins
4John Yuen Se KitOwner · 2007, 2008, 20093 wins
5Stanley Chan Ka LeungOwner · 2020, 2021, 20233 wins
6Lear FanSire · 2007, 2008, 20093 wins
7Medaglia d'OroSire · 2020, 2021, 20233 wins
8Haras Santa Maria de ArarasBreeder · 2007, 2008, 20093 wins
9Asco InternationalBreeder · 2020, 2021, 20233 wins
10ZilzalDamsire · 2007, 2008, 20093 wins
11Distorted HumorDamsire · 2020, 2021, 20233 wins
Multiple winners
Won this race more than once1Good Ba Ba2007, 2008, 20093 wins
3Monopolize1995, 19962 wins
All 34 winners since 1991
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Voyage Bubble Deep Field | Ricky Yiu Poon-fai (Hong Kong) James McDonald | Sunshine And Moonlight Syndicate Torryburn Stud | |
| 2023 | Golden Sixty Medaglia d'Oro | Francis Lui Kin-wai (Hong Kong) Vincent Ho Chak-yiu | Stanley Chan Ka Leung Asco International | |
| 2022 | California Spangle Starspangledbanner | Tony Cruz (Hong Kong) Zac Purton | Howard Liang Yum Shing Mr M. Enright (Ire) | |
| 2021 | Golden Sixty Medaglia d'Oro | Francis Lui Kin-wai (Hong Kong) Vincent Ho Chak-yiu | Stanley Chan Ka Leung Asco International | 1.00 |
| 2020 | Golden Sixty Medaglia d'Oro | Francis Lui Kin-wai (Hong Kong) Vincent Ho Chak-yiu | Stanley Chan Ka Leung Asco International | 1.00 |
| 2019 | Admire Mars Daiwa Major | Yasuo Tomomichi (Japan) Christophe Soumillon | Riichi Kondo Northern Farm | 27.00 |
| 2018 | Beauty Generation Road To Rock | John Moore (Hong Kong) Zac Purton | Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen Nearco Stud Limited | 1.50 |
| 2017 | Beauty Generation Road To Rock | John Moore (Hong Kong) Derek Leung Ka-chun | Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen Nearco Stud Limited | |
| 2016 | Beauty Only Holy Roman Emperor | Tony Cruz (Hong Kong) Zac Purton | Eleanor Kwok Law Kwai Chun & Patrick Kwok Ho Chuen Massimo Parri | 6.00 |
| 2015 | Maurice Screen Hero | Noriyuki Hori (Japan) Ryan Moore | Kazumi Yoshida Togawa Bokujo | |
| 2014 | Able Friend Shamardal | John Moore (Hong Kong) João Moreira | Dr & Mrs Cornel Li Fook Kwan Ramsey Pastoral Co Pty Ltd | 1.00 |
| 2013 | Glorious Days Hussonet | John Size (Hong Kong) Douglas Whyte | Tom Brown's Syndicate R Pietrykowski | |
| 2012 | Ambitious Dragon Pins | Anthony T. Millard (Hong Kong) Zac Purton | Johnson Lam Pui Hung & Anderson Lam Hin Yue E. P. Lowry | |
| 2011 | Able One Cape Cross | John Moore (Hong Kong) Jeff Lloyd | Dr & Mrs Cornel Li Fook Kwan Sir Partick & Lady Hogan | 66.00 |
| 2010 | Beauty Flash Golan | Tony Cruz (Hong Kong) Gérald Mossé | Simon Kwok Siu Ming Windsor Park Stud | 10.00 |
| 2009 | Good Ba Ba Lear Fan | Derek Cruz (Hong Kong) Olivier Doleuze | John Yuen Se Kit Haras Santa Maria de Araras | |
| 2008 | Good Ba Ba Lear Fan | Andreas Schütz (Hong Kong) Christophe Soumillon | John Yuen Se Kit Haras Santa Maria de Araras | |
| 2007 | Good Ba Ba Lear Fan | Andreas Schütz (Hong Kong) Olivier Doleuze | John Yuen Se Kit Haras Santa Maria de Araras | |
| 2006 | The Duke Danehill | Caspar Fownes (Hong Kong) Olivier Doleuze | Eddie Yau Jr. Caradale Pty Ltd | 15.00 |
| 2005 | Hat Trick Sunday Silence | Katsuhiko Sumii (Japan) Olivier Peslier | Carrot Farm Oiwake Farm | |
| 2004 | Firebreak Charnwood Forest | Saeed bin Suroor Frankie Dettori | Godolphin R P Williams | 15.00 |
| 2003 | Lucky Owners Danehill | Tony Cruz (Hong Kong) Felix Coetzee | Mr & Mrs Leung Kai Fai Mrs J A & P Hogan | |
| 2002 | Olympic Express Bishop Of Cashel | Ivan Allan (Hong Kong) Weichong Marwing | Larry Yung Chi Kin Devonia Stud | 49.00 |
| 2001 | Eishin Preston Green Dancer | Shuji Kitahashi (Japan) Yuichi Fukunaga | Toyomitsu Hirai Joseph E. Gehl | 24.00 |
| 2000 | Sunline Desert Sun | Trevor McKee (New Zealand) Greg Childs | Trevor McKee et al. Susan Archer and Michael Martin | |
| 1999 | Docksider Diesis | John Hills (Great Britain) Olivier Peslier | Gary A. Tanaka Airlie Stud | |
| 1998 | Jim and Tonic Double Bed | François Doumen (France) Gérald Mossé | Martin / Barby S.A.R.L. Nupsala | |
| 1997 | Catalan Opening Kaapstad | Bart Cummings (Australia) Darren Beadman | Dato Tan Chin Nam Windsor Park Stud | 5.00 |
| 1996 | Monopolize Rubiton | Grahame Begg (Australia) Darren Beadman | Neville Begg & Partners Trans Media Stud Pty Ltd | 6.00 |
| 1995 | Monopolize Rubiton | Grahame Begg (Australia) Wayne Harris | Neville Begg & Partners Trans Media Stud Pty Ltd | 12.00 |
| 1994 | Soviet Line Soviet Star | Michael Stoute (Great Britain) Walter Swinburn | Maktoum Al Maktoum Cheveley Park Stud | |
| 1993 | Winning Partners Take Your Partner | Neville Begg (Hong Kong) Michael Kinane | Justin Yue Kwok Hung et al. Glen Oaks Stud | |
| 1992 | Glen Kate Glenstal | Bill Shoemaker (USA) Corey Black | McNall / Gretzky Barronstown Stud | |
| 1991 | Additional Risk Ahonoora | Dermot Weld (Ireland) Michael Kinane | Moyglare Stud Moyglare Stud | 33.00 |
Source: G1Stars meeting database – winners, connections, times and starting prices as recorded. Group 1 grading began in 1971.
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