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Success for Bowman in Hong Kong
- Updated: December 7, 2016
Australian ace Hugh Bowman held off his rivals and secured his first LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship victory at Happy Valley, Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Bowman’s challenge had got off to the perfect start when taking the first leg on the John Size-trained Premiere to take the early lead on 12 points. Settled just off the pace in the perfect position, Premiere rattled home in the straight to win with a little in hand from Florent Geroux (6 points) aboard Secret Agent.
Pat Smullen on the Richard Gibson-trained Powermax, who slightly missed the break at the start, did best of the rest, getting up for third and four points.
“He enjoyed the sit off the pace, and came home well. I’m delighted to get off to a winning start,” said the Australian.
Ryan Moore got his name on the score sheet in the second leg when running out the easy winner aboard the Tony Millard-trained favorite Giant Turtle, from Douglas Whyte on Danny Shum’s Casa Master, while Joao Moreira picked up four …
