Gladatorian (closest) and See It Again will be two of three local hopes in the Gr 1 wfa HKJC Champions Cup and they are pictured finishing one-two in the Gr 2 IOS Drill Hall Stakes. (Candiese Lenferna Photography)
Michele Wing Of Race Coast compiled the following trainers’ comments ahead of the Gr 1 wfa HKJC Champions Cup
TRAINER PREVIEW : HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB CHAMPIONS CUP Gr1
🟦4. Dave The King: “It’s his 3rd run after a rest and he is peaking. Of course we want to win and will be disappointed if we don’t”, Mathew de Kock.
🟦1. The Real Prince: “He took his run in ‘the July’ very well. We’re ready for Sunday”, Dean Kannemeyer.
🟦2. Gladatorian: “He’s held his own during the season and we hope he can do it again”, Stuart Ferrie.
🟦5. See It Again: “He’s fine and back to himself. I couldn’t have wished for better in his final workout. He owes us one”, Michael Roberts.
🟦7. Royal Victory: “He’s come out of ‘the July’ so well. I would prefer a 2000m or 2200m, but don’t see why he can’t land this one”, Nathan Kotzen.
🟦8. Fire Attack: “This is his toughest test, but he’s improving. This will tell us if we should consider going to Cape Town with him”, Alec Laird.
🟦3. Montien: “He’s turning and my gut tells me that if I had another week with him, he’d be spot on”, Piet Botha.
🟦6. Son Of Raj: “He’s had a very good prep. He looks a picture. He is more effective on a longer, galloping track”, Tony Peter.
