06/09/2026
A lucrative weekend for connections of Carlaw Park graduates headlined by progressive speedster Lightness Of Music (pictured as a yearling) kicking off the HKJC Racing Sports season in style yesterday taking out the second on the card for trainer Danny Shum and rider Zac Purton at Sha Tin - his second in Hong Kong.
Lightness of Music was purchased by Wexford Stables from the 2023 Karaka Yearling Sale for $50,000.
On the home front saw the lightly tried future stayer Ryder's Legacy (pictured as a Yearling) also claim his second career win, from only six outings, taking out the Rating 65 event over 1800m for trainer Alan Sharrock and rider Kelly Myers at Taranaki on Saturday.
Ryders Legacy was purchased by Matthew Corban's Inspire Racing - who is enjoying a purple patch of form with selected yealrings - for $100,000 from the 2024 NZB Karaka Yealring Sale.
Lastly, Australian Group winning graduate Public Attention (pictured as a yearling) also kicked off his Hong Kong season with a strong second placing in the last at Sha Tin last night.
The grandson of history making filly, Katie Lee, Public Attention has been ever consistent since commencing his Hong Kong career, and a win is near for the 2023 Karaka Yealring Graduate.
Public Attention was purchased by Tom Magnier Coolmore Stud for $160,000 and was bred by the late Sir Patrick and Lady Justine Hogan.