Million Challenge at Grateful Heart s mercy after fourth win at Happy Valley
Million Challenge at Grateful Heart s mercy after fourth win at Happy Valley by Leo Schlink (HKJC) Grateful Heart strengthens his grip on Challenge Series Image: HKJC
Happy Valley sprint specialist Grateful Heart has built an almost impregnable buffer in the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge after a fourth victory at the city circuit propelled the Australian import to an imposing lead in the HK$1 million series. Perfectly ridden by Zac Purton, Danny Shum’s speedster posted his first victory over 1000m to pocket 15 points in the Million Challenge to have 66 points overall – a lead of 24 points.
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Size looks to have another Ace up his sleeve
John Size is closing in on the lead in the trainers championship.
IT COULD pay to jump on the John Size bandwagon when the 11-time Champion Trainer sends a handful of raiders to Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Records show the ‘master trainer’ saddled an incredible 14 winners last month, including 11 from his last 32 runners.
He is now breathing down the neck of championship leader Caspar Fownes, currently leading by two, and is capable of being outright leader by the weekend, especially with Sha Tin races to come on Saturday.