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10-11-2002, 17:24
The Fakei Cup will be held tomorrow at Sha Tin.
Among the contestants is the leading jockey Douglas Whyte's mount CIRCUIT KINGDOM, a consistent performer who is a dual winner and runner-up over this course and distance. With seven career starts, he has never been out of first four. OPERATION HUMOUR, who has won twice over this distance, has caught the eye in recent trackwork and the in-form Olivier Doleuze ride. A runner-up over this course and distance, SENSIBLE WAY has run quite well in race Class 2 events and may have a better chance in a Class 3 company.
EVER SUCCESS won easily last start over 1200m at Sha Tin. His pedigree hints that he could handle 1400m well. STRONGHEART, who won his seasonal debut over this trip, is also worth a chance since the runner-up of that race, CIRCUIT KINGDOM won its next start after that. SHINING GEM, having grabbed two wins and two places over this course and distance, teams up again with E Legrix, for whom he races well.
The Fakei Cup was first run in Hong Kong in 1856 and it was won by Jardine's GREY FRIAR. In Chinese, "Fakei" is another term for the "Stars and Stripes". The race discontinued from the Calendar in 1875 but was subsequently revived in 1976 when a new cup was presented by Hong Kong's American community to commemorate the United States' bicentenary.
Hats off to Gift in the finale
Glitz and glamour is always in abundance on Ladies' Purse day and John Size can provide punters with a welcome present in the final event with the highly progressive Gift.
The son of Danasinga bolted home on his last start when easily accounting for a similar field and the form from the race has taken a boost with Mascot Treasure (fifth), Celebration (sixth) and Danriva (11th) all having won on their next outings. Gift has also moved particularly well in a couple of trials since that win and looks set to strike a similar track over the Sha Tin mile where he won so emphatically. He has certainly come back this season in better shape and from a decent alley should have every chance to notch his second victory of the season. More
Gold Ball can win sprint to line
There does look to be a serious lack of pace in the Ladies' Purse this afternoon, but crowd favourite Northern Gold Ball should be able to overcome the probable sedate tempo and in the process notch his fourth consecutive victory.
The talented son of Marju was an impressive winner over 1,400 metres on his seasonal reappearance when he caught Splendid Patrol on the wire, and the move up to a mile today looks highly beneficial. He has had five starts over the course and distance for three wins and a minor placing, and he looks destined to take all the beating again today with Douglas Whyte, who has been aboard for his last three victories. More
Among the contestants is the leading jockey Douglas Whyte's mount CIRCUIT KINGDOM, a consistent performer who is a dual winner and runner-up over this course and distance. With seven career starts, he has never been out of first four. OPERATION HUMOUR, who has won twice over this distance, has caught the eye in recent trackwork and the in-form Olivier Doleuze ride. A runner-up over this course and distance, SENSIBLE WAY has run quite well in race Class 2 events and may have a better chance in a Class 3 company.
EVER SUCCESS won easily last start over 1200m at Sha Tin. His pedigree hints that he could handle 1400m well. STRONGHEART, who won his seasonal debut over this trip, is also worth a chance since the runner-up of that race, CIRCUIT KINGDOM won its next start after that. SHINING GEM, having grabbed two wins and two places over this course and distance, teams up again with E Legrix, for whom he races well.
The Fakei Cup was first run in Hong Kong in 1856 and it was won by Jardine's GREY FRIAR. In Chinese, "Fakei" is another term for the "Stars and Stripes". The race discontinued from the Calendar in 1875 but was subsequently revived in 1976 when a new cup was presented by Hong Kong's American community to commemorate the United States' bicentenary.
Hats off to Gift in the finale
Glitz and glamour is always in abundance on Ladies' Purse day and John Size can provide punters with a welcome present in the final event with the highly progressive Gift.
The son of Danasinga bolted home on his last start when easily accounting for a similar field and the form from the race has taken a boost with Mascot Treasure (fifth), Celebration (sixth) and Danriva (11th) all having won on their next outings. Gift has also moved particularly well in a couple of trials since that win and looks set to strike a similar track over the Sha Tin mile where he won so emphatically. He has certainly come back this season in better shape and from a decent alley should have every chance to notch his second victory of the season. More
Gold Ball can win sprint to line
There does look to be a serious lack of pace in the Ladies' Purse this afternoon, but crowd favourite Northern Gold Ball should be able to overcome the probable sedate tempo and in the process notch his fourth consecutive victory.
The talented son of Marju was an impressive winner over 1,400 metres on his seasonal reappearance when he caught Splendid Patrol on the wire, and the move up to a mile today looks highly beneficial. He has had five starts over the course and distance for three wins and a minor placing, and he looks destined to take all the beating again today with Douglas Whyte, who has been aboard for his last three victories. More