HONG KONG - Frankie Lor is eyeing a triumphant return to Hong Kong’s biggest stage and the trainer remains hopeful Happy Together is a horse with the potential to take him there. Victorious at the 2018 Longines Hong Kong International Races with Mr Stunning and Glorious...
Happy Together, a six-time winner in Hong Kong, will have regular partner Alexis Badel to guide him in the Group 3 Premier Plate Handicap at Sha Tin on June 23. HONG KONG - Frankie Lor is eyeing a triumphant return to Hong Kong’s biggest stage and the trainer remains hopeful Happy Together is a horse with the potential to take him there.
The star five-year-old, a winner of six races, went to another level by finishing fourth last start in the HK$28 million Group 1 FWD QEII Cup at the end of April.“He trialled at Conghua last week and he trialled well . I will run him in the Group 3 over 1,800m. I think he’s still improving, at least, I hope,” Lor said.
The bay Irish-bred’s biggest win in Hong Kong came in the HK$4.2 million Group 3 January Cup Handicap under familiar ally Alexis Badel, who partners the 110-rater again.The 58-year-old conditioner is eager to improve on this season’s 42 wins next term.“I have 42 wins this season. I hope I can get a few more but, looking to next season, I have over 25 new horses now,” said Lor.Meanwhile, California Spangle trialled over 1,200m at Sha Tin on June 11, clocking 1min 10.
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