Danny Shum will bid for a fourth victory in the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (21 February) when six horses could potentially claim the series.
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Million Challenge at Grateful Heart s mercy after fourth win at Happy Valley
Million Challenge at Grateful Heart s mercy after fourth win at Happy Valley by Leo Schlink (HKJC) Grateful Heart strengthens his grip on Challenge Series Image: HKJC
Happy Valley sprint specialist Grateful Heart has built an almost impregnable buffer in the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge after a fourth victory at the city circuit propelled the Australian import to an imposing lead in the HK$1 million series. Perfectly ridden by Zac Purton, Danny Shum’s speedster posted his first victory over 1000m to pocket 15 points in the Million Challenge to have 66 points overall – a lead of 24 points.