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Former Australian racehorse Master Montaro successfully transferred his excellent local form to Hong Kong, winning his Class 3 Handicap to open the Hong Kong International Raceday on Sunday.
Master Montaro extended his unbeaten record to three in his new surrounds, winning the HK$1.5m (A$250,000) Snow Fairy Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin by a neck. 
Zac Purton positioned Master Montaro ($2.20 favourite), with a Hong Kong handicap rating of 72, in the second half of the pack from barrier ten in the 14-horse field before finishing over the top of his 60 to 80 rated rivals.  
The victory provided Australian Hall of Fame trainer David Hayes with his ninth winner since returning to Hong Kong at the start of this season while Purton has won 32 races this season, 19 victories behind premiership leader Joao Moreira. ....

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