From RACING POST HKThere can hardly be a more appropriately named horse in Hong Kong racing than Joy And Fun, who defied the weights and measures in last saturday's Group Three Premier Cup (1,400m) to confirm his place as the favourite in trainer Derek Cruz's heart. Cruz won a Hong Kong Sprint with Natural Blitz in 2005 and has handled some high class gallopers in his career, but admitted after the victory that Joy And Fun (Brett Doyle) held pride of place."He's the one, he's my favourite h
From RACING POST HK
There can hardly be a more appropriately named horse in Hong Kong racing than Joy And Fun, who defied the weights and measures in last saturday's Group Three Premier Cup (1,400m) to confirm his place as the favourite in trainer Derek Cruz's heart. Cruz won a Hong Kong Sprint with Natural Blitz in 2005 and has handled some high class gallopers in his career, but admitted after the victory that Joy And Fun (Brett Doyle) held pride of place.
"He's the one, he's my favourite horse," Cruz laughed. "He's been such a great horse for the stable and his owners, they couldn't be happier. That's nine wins now and his second win this season in one of the feature races with weight - it's tough to even win one of them that way."
Shunned by punters at 33-1 due to his 133-pound handicap, Joy And Fun got a great ride from Doyle, who landed a double on the day, then gave his all in the battle down the straight just as he always has.
"He wasn't comfortable in the wet ground last time, that was the day that the last two races were called off," Cruz said.
"And dropping back to 1,400m was important too. It's his pet distance and, even though he has won twice at the mile, he can overrace at 1,600m.
"Lately he has been doing that and hasn't be able to kick at the finish. Back at 1,400m, with some speed in the race, I thought we came here with a chance even with the big weight," he added.
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