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Irish Derby runner-up sold to Hong Kong
The Mercury
|August 12, 2025
AIDAN O'BRIEN expects Serious Contender to make a massive name for himself in Hong Kong after the Irish Derby runner-up was sold to join the Danny Shum stable.
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The 116-rated son of Wootton Bassett is arguably the most high-profile transfer from Ireland to Hong Kong in recent years and O'Brien admitted he was sad to see him leave Ballydoyle after improving 24lb in the space of just three months.
O'Brien said: "His form is excellent and we're sorry to see him go. but that's what happens. Trinity College has gone to Australia and this guy has gone to Hong Kong. That's just the way it is. Serious Contender will do very well in Hong Kong. He'll really be suited to it. He's a seriously good horse."
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