Acclaimed last season as Hong Kong’s Most Improved Horse, Beauty Eternal embarks on the first step towards the HK$32 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m) when the talented five-year-old contests the G2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (15 October).
Resuming after closing a wonderful debut season with success in the G3 Premier Cup Handicap (1400m) on 25 June, Beauty Eternal (123lb) will jump from barrier three on Sunday under Zac Purton in search of his eighth win from 11 starts.
Sharpened by a trial win over 1200m at Sha Tin on 6 October, Beauty Eternal will face nine rivals in the HK$5.35 million feature including California Spangle (135lb), Russian Emperor (127lb), Money Catcher (123lb) and Beauty Joy (122lb).
“He seems okay, he’s fine. He’s had a slow build up in his preparation but his trial was good the other day,” 12-time champion trainer John Size said. “He seemed to do what he normally does in a barrier trial and with a little bit of trackwork after his trial, he’s come on.
“He’s in good enough condition to go to the races and perform well and I’m hoping he’ll improve again after the race.”