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Also joining the rankings after impressing at Churchill Downs that day are Cody's Wish (USA) [119], who took the Churchill Downs Stakes presented by Ford (G1) by 4 ¾ lengths, and Mage (USA) [119], who won the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) by a length.
Like Father, Like Son: Danon Smash Takes Hong Kong Sprint For Japan Sponsored by:
Danon Smash and Ryan Moore winning the Kong Kong Sprint at Sha Tin
Danon Smash followed in the footsteps of his sire Lord Kanaloa with a thrilling victory for Japan on Sunday in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1200 meters) at Sha Tin, their third in the HK$22 million contest s 21-year history.
“It is a very pleasing moment that Lord Kanaloa and Danon Smash, sire and son could achieve their Hong Kong wins – it s a happy moment,” said a representative for trainer Takayuki Yasuda.
Lord Kanaloa landed Sha Tin s premier dash twice in 2012 and 2013, and was also trained by Yasuda, and Danon Smash joined the honor roll with a gritty success under Ryan Moore, who one race prior, secured the G1 Hong Kong Vase (2400m) aboard Mogul.