HKJC Champion Awards

[my miss storm cat]

Anyone following this? Does anyone here care?

Best group of noms in a long time. It'll be interesting to see if the sentimental favorites are awarded (Silent Witness, Vengeance of Rain), or if the voters will detach themselves a bit.

[brockguy]

dont know much about the awards, but like the racing. Silent Witness wasnt his great self this past year, but they've had some decent horses to fill the void!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by brockguy

dont know much about the awards, but like the racing. Silent Witness wasnt his great self this past year, but they've had some decent horses to fill the void!

Some really nice horses..... Best Gift, Bullish Luck, Super Kid, Russian Pearl.....

Here are the noms.....

Horse of the Year
Will be elected by votes of the Judging Panel members from winners of the respective distance categories, excluding the Champion Griffin.

Champion Sprinter
(1200m or below)
BILLET EXPRESS
NATURAL BLITZ
REGENCY HORSE
SCINTILLATION
SILENT WITNESS

Champion Miler
(1400 to 1650m)
BULLISH LUCK
DANACOURT
DAVE'S BEST
JOYFUL WINNER
RUSSIAN PEARL

Champion Middle-distance
(1800 to 2000m)
BEST GIFT
BULLISH LUCK
HELLO PRETTY
SUPER KID
VENGEANCE OF RAIN
VIVA PATACA

Champion Stayer

(2200m and over)
BEST GIFT
DR WELL
VIVA PATACA

Champion Griffin

(2 yo and 3 yo new imports in the current season and had not participated in any races before being imported to Hong Kong)
BULLDOZER
FLORAL PEGASUS
LUCKY BABY
SUPREME CLASS
SUPREME GAINS

Most improved...

ARMADA
ALL'S WELL
JOYFUL WINNER
ADAIKALI
FLORAL PEGASUS
VIVA PATACA

Remember the name Bulldozer..... he probably won't win here (Lucky Baby?) but honestly..... he digs in and runs his heart out every time. A very nice horse with soooo much potential.

Oh and Viva was known as Comic Strip in his early days..... I know he had a kind of small but dedicated following.

Good luck, Bullish Luck! You've earned it.

[Scurlogue Champ]

What do you think Viva Pataca will win?

He looked nice in the derby and his last effort. Could be horse of the year?

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by moodwalker

What do you think Viva Pataca will win?

He looked nice in the derby and his last effort. Could be horse of the year?

Could be but I wouldn't hold my breath. Personally I think Bullish Luck deserves it..... Dubai, Hong Kong, Japan... he's had another stellar year and has been 2nd banana to Witness for far too long. Will he win it? Good chance that honor goes to SW again or the still-recovering VOR.

I hope Best Gift and Super Kid are recognized too..... I'd like to se Russian Pearl win as well but am doubtful. He's injured but is said to be resting up and i should hope we'll see all these boys again on the big day at Sha Tin in December.