Danon Smash will return to defend his LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint crown, just like his sire, Lord Kanaloa did in 2013, on 12 December at Sha Tin.
He’ll also bid to give trainer Takayuki Yasuda a record-setting fourth win in the race; joining him from Japan is first and second placegetters out of the Gr1 Sprinters Stakes – Pixie Knight and Resistencia.
Pixie Knight – Winner of the 2021 G1 Sprinters Stakes (1200m) at Nakayama last out, defying Resistencia (Pic- Japan Racing Association)
Spearheading the home team’s brigade is Wellington, winner of the Gr1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) on FWD Champions Day last April, while veteran grey Hot King Prawn bolsters him at the top of the charts for Hong Kong as does Computer Patch, Amazing Star, Stronger, dual Gr2-winner Lucky Patch and Super Wealthy.
A host of young adversaries join their more experienced counterparts – Courier Wonder and Naboo Attack have shown glimpses of Gr1 quality and they’ll each look to take the next step on Sunday, 12 December.
