Dominant 3rd in Hong Kong Classic Cup

19 Feb 2012

Dominant 3rd in Hong Kong Classic Cup Image

Dominant came 3rd today in the Hong Kong Classic Cup Gr. 1 which is a major trial for the Hong Kong Derby. Dominant had been sold by Rathasker Stud to Highclere Racing for £95,000 at the Newmarket October 1 sales 2009. John Moore described his position with regard to next month’s HKG1 Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby as “very enviable.” Moore was particularly delighted to see Dominant improve on his recent Hong Kong debut to take third under Neil Callan.

 

“He just needed to be held up,” said the champion trainer. “He was a victim of circumstances last time and Neil was a little bit in a hurry on him. Today he got settled in behind and he closed off – Neil said he probably would have won the race had he got a clear passage at the right point. With respect to the Derby, we are very excited – we’ve a got a horse here that also has a live chance. Neil got off and said that this is the one they’ve got to beat in the Derby.”

 

The Hong Kong Jockey Club described the race as part of the “2nd Leg of the Four-Year-Old series, leaves race fans with a mouth-watering prospect when the main protagonists renew rivalry in the 3rd Leg, the Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby.”

 

Pictured with this news item is a photo of Dominant’s half brother a foal out of Es Que by Fast Company. This baby has a lot to live up to.

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