Bending Metal

This quite incredible run for Danasinga started way back in October when, out of seemingly nowhere Buffett appeared from the astute stable of Danny O’Brien. After only a few runs he lined up against the star of the spring, Whobegotyou, at Group 2 level and almost stole the show, finishing second before a stirring fourth in the VRC Derby. Looking for an improved effort he is now equal fourth favourite for the AJC version.

Those following team Danasinga then switched attention to New Zealand where a filly was impressing most who saw her. Due Diligence was showing true quality yet, with a racing style conducive to requiring luck, was lacking the reward that she deserved. Then along came the Group 2 Sir Tristram Classic and finally her mantel as one of the leading three year old fillies was confirmed. At the same time John Size was sizing up his unraced horses from his Hong Kong base. Like all good Hong Kong trainers he always has a Danasinga or two in his stable, and an unraced three year colt caught his eye as being full of potential but not yet ready. All horses must start somewhere so the champion trainer kicked Appreciation off over 1400m first up with an emphatic victory ensuing then he followed this up with an equally impressive win at his second start. Natural improvement will see him evolve into a star of Hong Kong racing.