Calmer Little Paradise Targets Hong Kong Mile in Celebration Cup Return
SCMP · 1 SOURCES1 day ago1 MIN
Summary
Little Paradise, last season's sensational Classic Mile winner and victor of the Group Three Premier Cup, will launch his campaign for December's Hong Kong Mile in Sunday's Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin Racecourse. Trainer Jimmy Ting Koon-ho is optimistic that a calmer version of the horse can prove himself as a top Group One contender in the HK$4.2 million feature .
Key Points
- Little Paradise overcomes traffic trouble to win Classic Mile in February, showcasing jaw-dropping triumph
- Horse subsequently finishes eighth in Classic Cup (1,800m) behind Stormy Grove, failing to stay the distance
- In Champions Mile, horse finishes 10th behind My Wish after more bad luck in running
- Sunday's Celebration Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin offers HK$4.2 million prize money
- December's Group One Hong Kong Mile remains the primary season objective
Why It Matters
The Celebration Cup serves as a crucial barometer for Little Paradise's Hong Kong Mile prospects. Given his documented issues with traffic trouble and the step back to 1,400 metres, a polished performance would signal his readiness for December's flagship mile event and validate his status among Hong Kong's elite milers .
The Celebration Cup serves as a crucial barometer for Little Paradise's Hong Kong Mile prospects. Given his documented issues with traffic trouble and the step back to 1,400 metres, a polished performance would signal his readiness for December's flagship mile event and validate his status among Hong Kong's elite milers .