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Exultant farewell ceremony Photo Release

26/06/2021 15:15

The Hong Kong Jockey Club hosts a farewell ceremony for retired champion Exultant at Sha Tin Racecourse today. Last season’s Hong Kong Horse of the Year shows up one last time for a lap in the Parade Ring before departing to Ireland for his retirement.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club hosts a farewell ceremony for retired champion Exultant at Sha Tin Racecourse today. Last season’s Hong Kong Horse of the Year shows up one last time for a lap in the Parade Ring before departing to Ireland for his retirement.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club hosts a farewell ceremony for retired champion Exultant at Sha Tin Racecourse today. Last season’s Hong Kong Horse of the Year shows up one last time for a lap in the Parade Ring before departing to Ireland for his retirement.

Kirk Wong, the son of Exultant’s Owner, Eddie Wong, presents a framed Exultant horseshoe to Club Chairman Philip Chen.
Kirk Wong, the son of Exultant’s Owner, Eddie Wong, presents a framed Exultant horseshoe to Club Chairman Philip Chen.
Club Chairman Philip Chen presents a commemorative photo frame to Owner Eddie Wong.
Club Chairman Philip Chen presents a commemorative photo frame to Owner Eddie Wong.
Club Chairman Philip Chen, CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Wong family, trainer Tony Cruz and jockey Zac Purton pose for a photo with Exultant.
Club Chairman Philip Chen, CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Wong family, trainer Tony Cruz and jockey Zac Purton pose for a photo with Exultant.

Club Chairman Philip Chen, CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Wong family, trainer Tony Cruz and jockey Zac Purton pose for a photo with Exultant.

The Wong family at the Exultant farewell ceremony.
The Wong family at the Exultant farewell ceremony.
Officiating guests and horse connections at the Exultant farewell ceremony.
Officiating guests and horse connections at the Exultant farewell ceremony.

Officiating guests and horse connections at the Exultant farewell ceremony.

Profile of Exultant

Sire / Dam – Dam Sire
Teofilo (IRE) / Contrary (IRE) – Mark Of Esteem (IRE)
Date of Birth / Country of Origin
24-3-2014 / IRE
Import Category / Import Year / Brand No.
PP / 2017 / B101
Colour / Sex / Age
Bay / Gelding / 7
Owners
Eddie Wong Ming Chak & Wong Leung Sau Hing
Trainer
Tony Cruz
HK Record (1st-2nd-3rd-starts) / Total Stakes
11-11-5-32 / HK$ 83,491,900
Date of first start in Hong Kong
11 November 2017
Date of last start in Hong Kong
23 May 2021

Major Achievements:

    • Horse of the Year (2019/20)
    • Champion Stayer and Champion Middle-Distance Horse (2018/19, 2019/20)
    • The second highest-ever earner in Hong Kong racing history (HK$83,491,900)


 

Major Victories:

Season
Date
Race
2018/2019
9/12/2018
The LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (G1, 2400m)
2018/2019
17/2/2019
The Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (G1, 2000m)
2018/2019
26/5/2019
The Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (G1, 2400m)
2019/2020
26/4/2020
The FWD QEII Cup (G1, 2000m)
2019/2020
24/5/2020
The Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (G1, 2400m)