Danon Smash wins Hong Kong Sprint
Link to Share Ryan Moore won the first two Group 1 races on 2020 Hong Kong International Raceday, steering Japanese sprinter Danon Smash to victory in the HK$22m (A$3.8m) G1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) as nothing went right for Australian sprinter Classique Legend. Danon Smash, with the benefit of a brief breather, then peeled out at the top of the straight and struck the front with 150 metres remaining, holding a half-length advantage at the finish. Jolly Banner ($84) finished second ahead of Rattan ($23), Wishful Thinker ($42) and Fat Turtle ($144) – the first five placegetters se...