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Hong Kong Cup 2020 Tips, Preview & Best Bets
- The Group One Hong Kong Cup will be contested on Sunday, December 13
- This feature is run over the 2000m at Sha Tin Racecourse
- Will Magical justify the favourite tag?
- Preview and Tips below
Magical (R) is favored to take out the 2020 Hong Kong Cup. (Getty)
Hong Kong Cup Information
- DateSun 13 Dec, 2020
- Race Time16:00
- RacecourseSha Tin
- Race Distance2000m
- Conditions
- StatusGroup 1
- Prize MoneyHK$25,000,000
The Hong Kong Cup is run over 2000m at Sha Tin and is the last of four Group One's run on the Hong Kong International Race Day.
A mixture of locals, Japanese and European visitors make-up the final field for 2020 which includes the Aidan O'Brien-trained Magical who heads the betting at $2.90 with bookmaker.com.au
We include the market below and select out best bets for this December 13 feature.
Hong Kong Cup 2020 Field & Odds
| No. | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Barrier | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skalleti | J. Reynier | P C. Boudot | 57kg | 4 | 6/1 |
| 2 | Danon Premium | M. Nakauchida | W. Buick | 57kg | 6 | 7/2 |
| 3 | Win Bright | Y. Hatakeyama | M. Matsuoka | 57kg | 8 | 9/1 |
| 4 | Furore | A S. Cruz | J. Moreira | 57kg | 5 | 11/4 |
| 5 | Time Warp | A S. Cruz | K. Teetan | 57kg | 2 | 80/1 |
| 6 | Dances With Dragons | C. Fownes | V. Ho | 57kg | 7 | 40/1 |
| 7 | Magical | A. O'Brien | R. Moore | 55.5kg | 1 | 5/2 |
| 8 | Normcore | K Hagiwara | Z. Purton | 55.5kg | 3 | 16/1 |
Hong Kong Cup Tips 2020
Hong Kong Cup 2020 Best Bet - Magical
Has won eight of her last 12 starts over this distance which includes six Group Ones and the lowest rated-horse to beat her was Addeybb (122).
She didn't travel well on soft ground at Ascot via the Champion Stakes and the step back to ten furlongs is a positive for the daughter of Galileo following a runner-up finish in the Breeders' Cup.
One of Europe's finest mares in recent years and only overshadowed by Enable in that regard, Magical looks well placed to deliver Aidan O'Brien his first Hong Kong Cup.
Magical2020 Hong Kong Cup Best BetGET 5/2 HERE
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Hong Kong Cup 2020 Next Best Bet - Danon Premium
Although not as consistent as Magical, this powerful son of Deep Impact is perhaps the most brilliant galloper in the Hong Kong Cup field for 2020.
Danon Premium was ridden on the speed last start in the Tenno Sho but is a more effective runner when allowed to take a sit, so from barrier six, William Buick can be a little moire conservative early.
This six-year-old is known to Australian fans from the 2020 autumn via a third-place finish in a high rating Queen Elizabeth behind two superior wet trackers and firmer footing on Sunday will enhance his hopes.
Danon Premium2020 Hong Kong Cup Next BestGET 7/2 HERE
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Hong Kong Cup 2020 FAQs
What date is the 2020 Hong Kong Cup?
The 2020 Hong Kong Cup is scheduled to run on Sunday, December 13.
It will run as Race 8 at Sha Tin.
How can I live stream the 2020 Hong Kong Cup?
Visit our live streaming hub for all the information on how to live stream the Hong Kong Cup.
What distance is the Hong Kong Cup?
The Hong Kong Cup is run over a distance of 2000 metres.
Where is the Hong Kong Cup held?
The Hong Kong Cup is held at the Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong.
What's the best bet in the 2020 Hong Kong Cup?
We're with Magical as the best bet in the 2020 Hong Kong Cup.
What's the Hong Kong Cup worth?
The Hong Kong Cup is worth HK$25,000,000.
That equates to $4,341,242 AUD.
Who won the 2019 Hong Kong Cup?
Win Bright won the 2019 Hong Kong Cup.
Verdict
We'll be backing both Magical and Danon Premium for similar results in the 2020 Hong Kong Cup.
