Yiu and Badel’s Voyage Bubble topped the field to clinch the BMW Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, showing itself a powerful force in the grass ranks.
The four-year-old colt, trained by Tony Cruz, and ridden by jockey Joao Moreira, galloped clear of its 11 competitors to declare the prominent 1,800- meter race, the very first leg of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series.
Yiu and Badel’s Voyage Bubble, who got in the race as one of the favorites, pulled clear of the pack by the top of the straight and held back the late difficulty of Flying Thunder who completed a length and a quarter behind in 2nd.
The win was a significant turning point for Yiu and Badel, whose horse has actually now sealed its location as one of the leading horses in the area. The win likewise marked a victorious return for Moreira, who won the race for the 3rd time in 4 years.
Speaking after the race, Cruz stated, “I’m thrilled with the efficiency of Voyage Bubble, who revealed us his real possible today. Joao offered him a best flight and the horse reacted remarkably.”
The triumph was Yiu and Badel’s very first Group 1 win and the set were plainly pleased with the outcome.
” We’re so happy with Voyage Bubble and the group that’s lagged him,” Yiu stated.
The BMW Hong Kong Derby win provides Yiu and Badel’s Voyage Bubble an automated berth in the upcoming Longines Hong Kong Cup, the 2nd leg of the Four-Year-Old Classic Series.
With this accomplishment, Yiu and Badel’s Voyage Bubble has actually strengthened its location amongst the grass elite, making it a powerful force in the ranks of Hong Kong racing.
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