Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races

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He's by an Australian sire called Magic Albert, and he's a very good horse.

He's had 11 starts for 4 wins, 1 second and 3 thirds, and one of his wins was in our 2000 Guineas last November, beating Jokers Wild. He also ran third in the Kelt last week.

So he's got ability, but he failed to get the distance in our Derby, and I think the Vase is the same distance (2400m?), so that's a major factor against him.

Also I think he possibly needs at least a slightly rain-affected track to show his best, which he got in his Guineas and the track for the Kelt last week had a bit of give in it too. The Sha Tin track is generally quite firm for International day, which I don't think he'll like very much.

I think he would be a better chance in the Mile, but even then I think the Hong Kong opposition are likely to be just a bit too good for him.