Hong Kong Success Continues for Deep Field

Tara Madgwick - Sunday July 12

Deep Field might be making history in Australia as the most successful second crop sire ever by winners, but he’s also making waves in Hong Kong siring yet another impressive winner at Sha Tin on Sunday in Sky Field.

The Caspar Fownes trained three year old gelding was fourth and second at his previous two starts and was sent out a hot favourite for the 1200m class four event.

Under Joao Moreira, Sky Field gave his rivals a galloping lesson, opening up to win by four lengths.
 



“It’s been a while since I’ve ridden a nice young talent like him. The best part of it is that he feels like a raw type, that has plenty of improvement still,” said winning rider Joao Moreira.

“There are no words to describe what a great feeling you get when you ride such a nice horse.”

Sky Field and Caspar Fownes - image HKJC

A $175,000 Karaka Book 1 purchase from the Trelawney Stud draft for Mr D Kwan, Sky Field is the fifth winner from Laravissante, a half-sister by O’Reilly to Hong Kong Group I winner The Duke.

Deep Field has made a great impression in Hong Kong where he has had five winners from 10 runners.

He stands at a fee of $55,000 at Newgate Farm this sprin.




 

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Race Result - Mr Award Hcp (C4) 1200m

Sha Tin Track: Good Time: 1:08.76
1
Sky Field
- 3g Deep Field (AUS) x Laravissante (NZ) (O'Reilly (NZ))
Tnr: C Fownes Rdr: J Moreira 59.5
2
4.0
Classic Posh
- 4g Testa Rossa (AUS) x Makaha (NZ) (Seasoned Star (AUS))
Tnr: D J Hall Rdr: Jerry Chau 56
3
4.3
The Abraxas
- 5g Bon Hoffa (AUS) x Beaten By The Bel (AUS) (Bel Esprit (AUS))
Tnr: Y S Tsui Rdr: K Teetan 52.5
4
5.0
Diamond Pegasus
- 3g Snitzel (AUS) x Fitna (AUS) (Fastnet Rock (AUS))
Tnr: A S Cruz Rdr: M Chadwick 54.5
5
5.1
Hero Star
- 4g Kaphero (AUS) x Winning Betsy (AUS) (Redoute's Choice (AUS))
Tnr: K L Man Rdr: N Callan 56
6
5.8
Golden Link
- 3g Per Incanto (USA) x Kendoka (NZ) (Reset (AUS))
Tnr: P Yiu Rdr: Z Purton 59.5
7
6.8
War Lord
- 4g Sweet Orange (USA) x Third Choice (NZ) (Kashani (USA))
Tnr: J J Size Rdr: C Schofield 58.5
8
7.3
Happy Victory
- 5g Stryker (AUS) x Fandanita (IRE) (Anita's Prince (IRE))
Tnr: A T Millard Rdr: A Hamelin 56
9
7.5
Rewarding Together
- 3g Pierro (AUS) x Bella Rossie (AUS) (Testa Rossa (AUS))
Tnr: F C Lor Rdr: K C Leung 57.5
10
8.8
Tiger Glare
- 3g Darci Brahma (NZ) x Chevremont (NZ) (No Excuse Needed (GB))
Tnr: L Ho Rdr: T H So 55
11
10.3
Telecom Missile
- 3g Smart Missile (AUS) x Twisted Heart (AUS) (Distorted Humor (USA))
Tnr: C H Yip Rdr: H N Wong 52
12
11.3
Prawn Yeah Yeah
- 5g Commands (AUS) x Alamantra (AUS) (Elusive Quality (USA))
Tnr: Richard Gibson Rdr: C Wong 51
13
11.8
Winning Ways
- 6g Lope De Vega (IRE) x Sahara Sky (IRE) (Danehill (USA))
Tnr: C S Shum Rdr: H T Mo 54
14
16.5
Hard Promise
- 6g Hard Spun (USA) x Perfect Promise (SAF) (Caesour (USA))
Tnr: T P Yung Rdr: A K Chan 55
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