International glory bid...Racehorse of the Year Scenic Blast is still in England being prepared for a big Japanese World Series sprint in October. He's due to arrive in Japan in the next few weeks to contest the Grp 1 Sprinter's Stakes. Because of Australia's quarantine regulations,the mighty speedster will be sent to Hong Kong after that race to be prepped for the Grp 1 International Sprint there in December. A win in Japan will give his owners a $US1 million ($1.19m) bonus for a horse winning
International glory bid...Racehorse of the Year Scenic Blast is still in England being prepared for a big Japanese World Series sprint in October. He's due to arrive in Japan in the next few weeks to contest the Grp 1 Sprinter's Stakes. Because of Australia's quarantine regulations,the mighty speedster will be sent to Hong Kong after that race to be prepped for the Grp 1 International Sprint there in December. A win in Japan will give his owners a $US1 million ($1.19m) bonus for a horse winning three races in different countries, and he'd be in line for a further $US1 million bonus if he can also win in Hong Kong.
Big day looms for Mark Kavanagh on Saturday...He'll saddle up last start winner Raffaello, smart 4YO pair Dr Doute's and Cats Whisker as well as Shamoline Warrior, Grand Harmony and Champagne Harmony. His top stayer Maldivian is also set to return to racing on Sat.