HORSE RACING
Moore spoils the party for Millard in the Derby
Ahead of last Sunday’s $2.3m Hong Kong Derby at Sha-Tin, the news former champion South African trainer Tony Millard did not want to hear was that the world’s best jockey, Ryan Moore, was flying from the UK to ride in the race.Singapore Sling, a horse formerly trained in SA by Millard’s brother-in-law Geoff Woodruff, has excelled in the former British colony and was the choice of many pundits to win the grade1 race.Unfortunately for Millard and Singapore Sling’s backers, Moore was once again at the top of his game, bringing 4-1 chance Ping Hai Star from last to first to give trainer John Size his third Derby success."He’s a very talented horse. I had fun riding him today," Moore said after the race.Singapore Sling, winner of the Investec Dingaans in SA before being sold to Hong Kong, still earned a large cheque by running second and Drakenstein Stud, which bred the son of Philanthropist, will be happy with his performance.In a few months’ time, Millard will have another South Africa...
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