-
Advertisement

Great Honour set to strike

Reading Time:2 minutes
Why you can trust SCMP
SCMP Reporter

Great Honour is a confident selection for the fifth event at Sha Tin this evening on one of the most exciting cards to be found anywhere in the world.

First and foremost there is the Triple Trio for which a king's ransom of $74 million has been carried forward and which could lead to record total sales approaching the magic $300 million mark as Triple Trio fever grips the territory for yet another week.

There is the Piaget Gold Cup, tonight's sixth event, for which Aggressive Dragon can underline his International Bowl claims for next season. He should be heavily favoured by the short straight, the rail back to the A Course and the almost certain front-running bias.

Advertisement

Last, but far from least, there is the English Derby, that tumultuous 2,400-metre spectacular run on the rolling Epsom Downs with its myriad twists and turns and changing gradients which combine for a unique test of the Thoroughbred.

The best Derby trial form is usually the 2,000 Guineas and that is why Entrepreneur is a worthy favourite. His jockey, Mick Kinane, has a big-race record to match any jockey in the world and he rises to the occasion.

Advertisement

But from the Derby to an ordinary Class Five event in which Great Honour looks the one they all have to beat.

His work had picked up noticeably going into his most recent outing when he ran a creditable third to King Spot and Ming River.

Advertisement
Select Voice
Select Speed
1.00x