In an interview with Andrew Watkins posted on 7 September 2014, Mike de Kock stated that Variety Club is unlikely to attempt the lucrative Hong Kong Mile.
Stating that the return trip to England had been problematic and that his subsequent training programme and temperament were proving a challenge, the team are putting the welfare of the horse first and taking their feet off the gas for the time being.
In a statement that will leave fans anxious about the big chestnut’s future, Mike said that ‘it’s decision time for Markus’.
Watch the full interview below:-
