As the world descends on Hong Kong for the International Race meeting on Sunday at Sha Tin racecourse, there will be a number of Australian-bred runners in the international Group 1 races trying to take home the prize.
With a great history in these races, Aushorse would like to wish the connections of these below runners the best of luck.
Race 5: Group 1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1200m)
NOT LISTENIN’TOME (Dylan Thomas x Flame of Sydney, by Encosta de Lago)
Sale: 2012 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale
Vendor: Arrowfield Stud
Buyer: George Moore Bloodstock
Price: $270,000
STRATHMORE (Fastnet Rock xOur Egyptian Raine, by Desert Sun)
Breeder: Cressfield Stud
Previous Australian-bred winners: Sacred Kingdom (2009, 2007), Inspiration (2008), Absolute Champion (2006), Natural Blitz (2005), Silent Witness (2004, 2003), All Thrills Too (2002), Falvelon (2001, 2000), Fairy King Prawn (1999)
Race 7: Group 1 Longines Hong Kong Mile (1600m)
ABLE FRIEND (Shamardal x Ponte Piccolo, by Volksraad)
Sale: 2011 Inglis Easter Yearling Sale
Vendor: Turangga Farm
Buyer: George Moore Bloodstock
Price: $550,000
CONTENTMENT (Hussonet x Jemison, by Commands)
Sale: 2012 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale
Vendor: Arrowfield Stud
Buyer: John Foote Bloodstock
Price: $65,000
ROMANTIC TOUCH (Northern Meteor x Dearness, by Snippets)
Breeder: Gooree Park Stud
SECRET SHAM (Shamardal – Confidential Miss, by Rivotious)
Sale: 2011 Magic Millions Yearling Sale
Vendor: Rothwell Park Stud
Buyer: Greater Asia Holdings
Price: $410,000
Previous Australian-bred winners: Able Friend (2014), Glorious Days (2013), The Duke (2006)l be a i Hong Kong for the Honkg for the Honkg Kong Interntiaonl Race meeting on Sunday at Sha Ti
