Stunning success in big sprint at Sha Tin

Disappointment for Aethero and Hot King Prawn.

Mr Stunning rolled back the years to take the Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin.

Much of the pre-race attention had surrounded Aethero and his supporters enjoyed the perfect beginning, as the John Moore-trained favourite was smartly away from the stalls to lead the Group One field.

But it became clear soon after entering the straight that all might not be well and he was eased and virtually pulled up by Zac Purton from the 300-metre mark.

Market rival Hot King Prawn had every chance, as did Voyage Warrior, who had beaten the big two last time out, but ultimately it was the seven-year-old Mr Stunning who burst through under Karis Teeton.

Twice the winner of the Hong Kong Sprint at the International meeting, the Frankie Lor-trained gelding had three-quarters of a length in hand over Big Time Baby, who edged Aethero’s stablemate Thanks Forever for second.

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Sha Tin Aethero Chairman's Sprint Prize Mr Stunning

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