Hong Kong Island to prove good enough on hurdling debut - Nortonthorpe Staff At Wits End Novices´ Hurdle at Sedgefield
Hong Kong Island, a consistent Flat performer, has every chance of making an impact on hurdling debut. With a lot of expectations on his shoulders, Donald McCain’s charge will appear in the Nortonthorpe Staff At Wits End Novices´ Hurdle (John Wade & Collins
Seafoods Ltd Hurdle S. Qualif.), to be hosted by Sedgefield on Tuesday, October 02, 2012.
Hong Kong Island has not yet shown a winning act this season, but his recent form is quite impressive. After losing a couple of races in May, the 5-year-old raised his game to ensure the runner-up spot in a very tough competition at York in June.
It was a close contest, and Hong King Island managed things quite nicely to keep himself prominent. He did not show extra pace in the final stages and as a result, missed the crown by three quarters of a length in the Queen Mother's Cup (Lady Amateur Riders)
(Handicap).
The son of Alhaarth was last seen at Newmarket, where he ended up among top-3 in the Deyton Bell Economic And Commercial Development Handicap at the end of July.
It is going to be Hong Kong Island’s first outing under the care of new trainer. Donald McCain is a seasonal handler, and the brown gelding is expected to show improvement under his command.
Currently owned by Tony Minnis & Will Simpson, the veteran runner will be ridden by Jason Maguire for the first time. After two months of rest, Hong Kong Island is fresh, and will be a hard fellow to outpace.
There are 11 other contenders, looking for a cash prize worth £2,534. The going is good for the 2m1f meeting, which is due to get started at 14:40 GMT.
Jameel has been a useful runner on Flat. After almost a year, John Ferguson’s charge is returning to action, aiming to make hurdling debut with a huge bang. On the other hand, Ahyaknowyerself won twice this summer, and would like this venue.
Both Jameel and Ahyaknowyerself carry good chances, but the bettors needs to stay with Hong Kong Island, who is all set to utilise his experience over hurdles. Good luck to all the contestants.
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