Australian challenge ends in disaster

CHRIS ROOTS INTERNATIONAL RACE DAY

December 14, 2009

HONG KONG: Australian hopes were shattered as Hong Kong superstar Sacred Kingdom confirmed his place at the top of international rankings with a commanding win in the group 1 Hong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin yesterday.

As the six-year-old romped to his second success in the race in three years, Australian contenders Apache Cat and All Silent finished midfield, with horse of the year Scenic Blast bleeding and finishing last.

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