Hong Kong racing continues on Saturday (June 10) for a 10-race turf and dirt fixture.
Highly-promising three-year-old DREAM WINNER is a highlight on the card as he aims to remain unbeaten in two starts as he contests the Class 3 Handicap over 1000m (race 3).
DREAM WINNER, from the Frankie Lor yard, burst onto the scene 20 days ago after showing promising in a series of barrier trials leading up to his debut run at this track and distance. Despite jumping from barrier 1, considered an undesirable starting point for the straight course, DREAM WINNER showed likeable early toe and had the race put to bed a long way out, going on to post a 5.25-length score and in a slick finishing time of 0:55.14 seconds – the fastest time down the straight, so far, this season.
DREAM WINNER does have to defy the handicapper’s assessment of a 12-point rise in the ratings. However, clearly, he looks a serious horse in the making.
Elsewhere, smart four-year-old TUCHEL is on song to continue his winning ways in the Class 2 Handicap over 1800m (race 10).
TUCHEL has amassed a commendable three wins with as many placings from seven starts this season, performing ultra-consistently throughout the Four-Year-Old Classic Series even if he didn’t win one of the three legs.
After his narrow defeat into second place in the Hong Kong Derby, TUCHEL went on to check in third to stable mate BEAUTY ETERNAL over 1400m before bouncing back for a win last start over the mile.
Chasing his first win at his second try over 1800m, TUCHEL should be getting all the favours required to salute the judge in first place, drawn well in barrier 4 under an in-form Zac Purton.
