My Wish Flies Sha Tin Trophy Flag as Invincible Ibis Sidelined
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Summary
Mark Newnham faces a daunting task with just one horse in Monday's Group Two Sha Tin Trophy after Invincible Ibis was withdrawn due to a leg injury. The Derby winner's immediate racing future is now uncertain, with Newnham forced to place all his hopes on My Wish, last season's Group One victor, for the 1,600m showpiece at Sha Tin.
Key Points
- Mark Newnham will send out only My Wish in Monday's Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) after Invincible Ibis was withdrawn
- Invincible Ibis, last season's Derby winner, sustained a left fore ligament injury and was withdrawn on Thursday
- The injury means Invincible Ibis will almost certainly miss December's Group One Hong Kong Mile
- Newnham has adopted a patient approach, stating he will take all the time needed to nurse Invincible Ibis back to health
- My Wish enters the Sha Tin Trophy as Newnham's sole representative and a Group One winner in his own right
Why It Matters
The injury to Invincible Ibis creates a significant void in Newnham's yard ahead of the prestigious Hong Kong Mile campaign, while giving My Wish an unexpected opportunity to prove his worth at the highest level. Newnham's willingness to prioritize the horse's welfare over immediate results reflects the long-term nature of Hong Kong's elite racing programme, where patience with injured stars often determines success in major international races .
The injury to Invincible Ibis creates a significant void in Newnham's yard ahead of the prestigious Hong Kong Mile campaign, while giving My Wish an unexpected opportunity to prove his worth at the highest level. Newnham's willingness to prioritize the horse's welfare over immediate results reflects the long-term nature of Hong Kong's elite racing programme, where patience with injured stars often determines success in major international races .