Ivictory Faces Off Old Rival HotKingPrawn In Gr.2 Jockey Club Sprint
Hong Kong trainer John Size brings five quality horses into HK$4.25 million Jockey Club Sprint. With this powerful quintet he has a strong chance to trump his rivals in this nine field race.
Hot King Prawn though a favourite will be stepping up from handicap competitions to this set weights and penalties Gr.2 race.
Hot King Prawn, who has graduated way beyond wildcard status with his near unblemished record, should cope with the graduation from handicap conditions according to the trainer.
While D B Pin, Beat The Clock and Premiere are appearing for the first time this season while Gr.1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize 1200m winner Ivictory is bidding to turn around an out of character last start failure.
Ivictory, finished five lengths last of 10 behind Hot King Prawn in the Gr.2 Premier Bowl Handicap 1200m in October.
“I think he’s fine and he might bounce back. There’s nothing wrong with him physically and mentally he’s happy. Last time, he sat outside a strong leader Hot King Prawn and that leader is not weak. He had no option but to go forward from the draw but it may not have served him well".
Credit: HKJC