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Highlights from BMW Hong Kong Derby 2025
All the biggest moments from the final showdown in the Four-Year-Old Classic Series
15 May 2025
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The grandstands were a frenzy of excitement for the highly anticipated BMW Hong Kong Derby, taking place at Sha Tin Racecourse on 23 March. The 2000m race is not only the final showdown in the Four-Year-Old Classic Series, but also the once-in-a-lifetime chance for four-year-old racehorses to bring home fame and glory – a gong coveted by all Owners and trainers. Francis Lui-trained Cap Ferrat (百賀飛駒) took home the honour in this year’s edition. Let’s revisit the thrilling moments of the day. IMG_MAY25_FacesBMW_Cap_1Caption: Renowned singer Leo Ku gives a dazzling live performance in the Parade Ring, kicking off BMW Hong Kong Derby Day to a stunning start IMG_MAY25_FacesBMW_Cap_2Caption: Karen Lo Ki Yan-owned, Francis Lui-trained Cap Ferrat, ridden by Craig Williams, takes the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m), the final leg of the three-race HK$52 million Four-Year-Old Classic SeriesIMG_MAY25_FacesBMW_Cap_3Caption: Raymond Tan, Managing Director, BMW Hong Kong Services Ltd (right), presents a souvenir to Cap Ferrat’s Owner representative (left) IMG_MAY25_FacesBMW_Cap_4Caption: Ray Leung, Managing Director of Hong Kong and Macau, BMW Concessionaires (HK) Limited (right) presents a souvenir to winning trainer Francis Lui (left) IMG_MAY25_FacesBMW_Cap_5Caption: Donnie Yen, BMW Hong Kong Derby Ambassador (right), presents a souvenir to winning jockey Craig Williams (left) IMG_MAY25_FacesBMW_Cap_6Caption: Group photo of the BMW Hong Kong Derby presentation ceremony IMG_MAY25_FacesBMW_Cap_7Caption: BMW Hong Kong Derby Ambassador Donnie Yen and HKJC Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges IMG_MAY25_FacesBMW_Cap_8Caption: Impressive BMW model line-up including the i7