FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, 25 April will bring together the very best of Hong Kong’s elite gallopers and a top-line contingent from Japan in three exciting Group 1 races.
The brilliant Golden Sixty will look to extend his unblemished run to 14 wins when he contests the HK$20 million G1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m), Japan’s Fillies’ Triple Crown winner Daring Tact clashes with reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year Exultant in the HK$25 million G1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m), while Danon Smash returns following his December triumph in search of more Hong Kong riches in the HK$18 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m).
A total of 29 talented horses from both Hong Kong and Japan, including nine individual G1 winners, have been selected to compete in the three races worth HK$63 million.
Mr. Andrew Harding, Executive Director, Racing, at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “It is very exciting to see that the 2021 edition of FWD Champions Day will provide such thrilling sporting action, with the best of Hong Kong lining up against a top-line contingent of Japanese raiders. We started work in January to once again overcome the myriad challenges from the global pandemic and stage a day of world-class sport, including some international participation consistent with our core principles for managing COVID-19 risks and meeting all health precautionary requirements set by the HKSAR Government.”
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