Karis Teetan is three wins shy of his personal best.[/caption]
Teetan’s four, now for Furore
Karis Teetan stole the show last Sunday (14 June) at Sha Tin with a fantastic four-timer and with a full book of rides including Furore in the Group 3 Premier Plate Handicap (1800m), the man dubbed the ‘Mauritian Magician’ is looking to weave more of his magic in the HK$3.25 million contest.
“It’s been a good season, it’s not always easy but I’ve been working hard and I just need to keep on fighting and try to ride as many winners as I can,” Teetan said.
“Last week, the four winners gave me a little bit more toward the end of the season and the Group 3 on Sunday, it would be perfect if I could add that.”
Three wins shy of his personal best 84, Teetan pairs with the Tony Cruz trainee for the third time in succession, having finished in the placings twice aboard the gelding at Group 1 level.
“He’s run over 1800 before, he’s the type of horse who deserves a win at the moment because he’s been running so many good races against so many good horses, he’s not taking on the really top horses, Southern Legend is the horse to beat for sure but he definitely deserves his chance,” Teetan said.
“He’s (Furore) pretty easy to ride, he gets himself very relaxed in the race and he’s always there at the finish, over 2400 (metres) last start he never stopped, he just kept on grinding so hopefully we can get him into a decent spot and from there I’m pretty sure he’ll be able to finish strongly,” the 30-year-old said.
One of two four-year-old’s in the race, More Than This (119lb) steps out again for trainer Francis Lui and jockey Zac Purton. The British-bred bay placed in all three legs of the Classic Series before finishing fifth to Southern Legend in the FWD Champions Mile.
“He’s a horse that doesn’t travel in his races, he makes life hard for himself and in the straight he’s just been whacking away a little bit,” Purton said. “I’d like to see him attack the line with a little bit more purpose but he’s had the freshen up, he feels really good in his work I think it’s the best he’s been working in the recent times that I’ve been riding him – so I’m really happy with him.”
The other four-year-old in the race is Savvy Nine (113lb) and rounding out the field are Harmony Victory (120lb), Preciousship (113lb) and Helene Leadingstar (113lb).