Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup 2023

Former winners Wellington (2022, third) and Waikuku (2021, fifth) were among the beaten runners. With this win, the horse now has 2 Group 1 wins this season. The field numbered 5 runners. The winning time was 1m 21.12s.

James McDonald

With this win, James McDonald drew level with Michael Dee and Zac Purton on 3 Group 1 wins this season. On the same weekend, the jockey also took the George Ryder Stakes with Anamoe. Next in the table: Vincent Ho (2).

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Result

5 runners

PosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize

1stLucky Sweynesseby Sweynesse × Madonna MiaJ McDonaldK L Man

2ndCalifornia SpangleZ PurtonTony Cruz1-1/4

3rdWellingtonR MooreRichard Gibson4-1/4

4thCourier WonderB ShinnJ Size4-1/2

5thWaikukuD LaneJ Size6-1/4

Pedigree of the winner

SireSweynesse

DamMadonna Mia

DamsireRed Clubs

Connections

JockeyJames McDonald

TrainerManfred Man

OwnerCheng Ming Leung, Cheng Yu Tung, Cheng Mei Mei & Cheng Yu Wai

BreederP L Dombroski, Explosive Breeding Ltd & S A Sharrock

Lucky Sweynesse in 2023

3 other wins

Trainer / Jockey / Track

Hong Kong Sprint1200 metres · HK$26,000,0001^stManfred ManZac Purton10.12.2023Sha TinPrize money €1,670,290Race details Watch

Chairman's Sprint Prize1200 metres · HK$20,000,0001^stManfred ManZac Purton30.04.2023Sha TinPrize money €1,419,207Race details Watch

Centenary Sprint Cup1200 metres · HK$12,000,0001^stManfred ManZac Purton05.02.2023Sha TinPrize money —Race details Watch

Full profile of Lucky Sweynesse →

All winners since 2020

Year	Winner	Trainer / Jockey	Owner / Breeder
2022	WellingtonAll Too Hard × Mihiri	Richard GibsonAlexis Badel	Mr & Mrs Michael Cheng Wing On And Jeffrey Cheng Man CheongKia Ora and partners
2021	WaikukuHarbour Watch × London Plane	John SizeJoao Moreira	Jocelyn Siu Yang Hin TingShane Molan
2020	Beauty GenerationRoad To Rock × Stylish Bel	John MooreZac Purton	Patrick Kwok Ho ChuenNearco Stud Limited

Related races

2023 Global season

Same racecourseSha Tin

Centenary Sprint Cup05.02.23Lucky SweynesseHong Kong Gold Cup26.02.23Golden SixtyChairman's Sprint Prize30.04.23Lucky SweynesseChampions Mile30.04.23Golden Sixty

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Verry Elleegant Stakes25.02.23AnamoeFuturity Stakes25.02.23Alligator BloodGeorge Ryder Stakes18.03.23AnamoeDoncaster Handicap01.04.23Mr Brightside