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G60 seeks redemption against emerging stars in Stewards’ Cup


Revenge is always in mind, reigning Horse of the Year in Hong Kong Golden Sixty (Australia) (Medaglia d’Oro) as he faces one of his toughest tests to date at the G1 Stewards’ Cup on Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse.

Suffering a shock defeat at the hands of an opponent Waikuku (Ire) (Harbour Watch {Ire}) While looking for a record 17th straight equalizing victory at last year’s Stewards’ Cup, the 7-year-old entered this race with another chip on his shoulder, unable to swing the looser leads Sparkling California (Ire) (Sparkling banner {Australia}) when trying out the last three peat runs at the G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile on December 12.

The task ahead was made more difficult by the presence of the one who had been defeated. Romance Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}), who is retreating a mile after knocking out his opponent in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup 2000 meters last month. But equestrian Vincent Ho, who has ridden the Golden Sixty in each of his 26 career starts – 22 of those winners – is enjoying every last chance to ride a horse of this caliber.

“The horse is like a member of the family to me. In the morning if I go to work, I visit him every time to see how he is. He certainly looks like a pet, but of course, he’s in the cage. I wish I had more time to do more things with him,” Ho said.

“Horses like these don’t stay forever and you have to cherish and enjoy every moment with them. When I work with him or ride him in races, you have to enjoy those moments.”

In a tactical situation where decision-making would come first, Zac Purton would launch the California Spangle, try to slow down as much as possible and try to hold off his two main opponents. But he is well aware that there are very few flaws.

“One little thing that happens at some stage of a race can be the deciding moment, so we all have to focus on our game,” said Purton, five-time jockey. Hong Kong champion, said. “More importantly, all the horses look like they’re playing their game and they’re healthy. It’s still early in their preparations, so none of them will come out on top. We just hope it will be a good race.”

The hero of last year’s BMW Hong Kong Derby, Romantic Warrior will win the only treble in Group 1, after winning the G1 FWD QE II Cup and the Hong Kong Cup. Win or lose, he will start next in the 10 long distance at the G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup and it will be interesting to see how he blends in with the top mile runners in the competition. one trip may not be at his best. His human connections are not lacking in confidence.

“We have a bit of confidence. It’s not a big field – there are only seven horses – so the horse can be behind the California Spangle and we have a little bit of confidence that we can beat it,” coach Danny Shum Chap-shing said. “He is in very good form, so I have a lot of confidence in him.”

The supporting feature is the Hong Kong Classic Mile, won last year by Romantic Warrior. Treadmill (Aus) (Manhattan Rain {Aus}) could become a lukewarm favorite for Purton and Golden Sixty’s coach, Francis Lui, with a 1st Place winner Keefy (Australia) (It’s all too hard {Aus}) and Sweet Encounter (NZ) (Toronado {Ire})–ridden by Ryan Moore for John Size–also enjoyed market support.

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