Smart Kiwi 3YO Sold to Hong Kong

Media Release - Wednesday June 21

Unbeaten three-year-old Press Charges has been sold and will continue his career in Hong Kong.

The son of Press Statement was initially prepared and trialled for part-owner Ben Foote, who sent the gelding to Riccarton trainer Terri Rae to begin his career.

Stakes-winning Press Statement 3YO Press Charges will do his future racing in HK - Race Images

Press Charges won on debut at Wingatui before he claimed the Listed South Guineas (1600m) earlier this year in his only other appearance.

“He’s gone to Hong Kong. We have to keep moving them and I’ve got a stable full of yearlings at the moment,” Foote said.

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“Upper Bloodstock and I owned him and he’s gone to David Hall and is in work now.

“I had a Charm Spirit (Ka Ying Victory) yearling that I really loved last year and ended up selling him to David as well and he won the Griffin race on Sunday night and looks pretty smart.” - NZ RAcing Desk

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