Packing Victory’s (NZ) (Reliable Man) emergence as a leading contender for the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) on January 30 continued with a triumph in the Class 2 Cherry Handicap (1400m) for jockey Alexis Badel and trainer Danny Shum at Sha Tin on Saturday.
Posting his fourth win from six starts, the Reliable Man gelding earned a HK$1 million High Achievement Bonus for his owner.
“It was a very nice win, he’s got a big stride – nice action – he’s got early speed, he’s got many qualities,” Badel said. “He did a good job today – he’s a very, very nice horse.”
“He had a light weight (118lb) and he got cover, so he had everything in his favour. Hopefully he is still improving, we will go straight to the Classic Mile from here,” Shum confirmed.
Bred by Westbury Stud boss Gerry Harvey, Packing Victory is the older half-brother of promising three-year-old Te Toki (NZ) (Tarzino).
