Blizzard to rage in Hong Kong

Trainer John Size heads to Happy Valley in Hong Kong today with a couple of impressive last-start winning four-year-olds in the Class 3 races over 1200m.

Raging Blizzard has raced seven times, securing three wins and two runner-up spots since his debut in July last year. However, trainer John Size only shifted the son of Per Incanto to this track and distance three starts ago. Although he didn’t secure an immediate win at the city circuit, or on his second try for that matter, he displayed honesty with narrow defeat before encountering some difficulties due to a wide draw two starts ago, resulting in a fourth-place finish.

Size introduced pacifiers for the first time to Raging Blizzard in his last start, while securing barrier No 3 provided the gun run throughout. Raging Blizzard capitalised on the advantageous position and won comfortably, finishing 2.50 lengths ahead of his nearest rival. Although this week’s race appears tougher on paper, Raging Blizzard has once again drawn well in gate No 3, suggesting another favourable run is in store.

The other – Beauty Infinity tests his mettle on the upgrade as he steps up into Class 3 for the first time.

Beauty Infinity returns to the races just two weeks after securing his second career win in five starts. The John Size trainee will start from gate No 7, the same barrier as his last race, but handled it perfectly under Zac Purton. He proved too strong when push came to shove, kicking clear by 2.25 lengths ahead of the second-place finisher.

With only a small field of eight going to post, Beauty Infinity’s task should be easier. However, in-form runners, such as Celestial Colours, who is making a quick return after breaking through just last week, and Nicconi County, who should benefit from starting in barrier No 1, will provide formidable competition.