Ensued takes Sa Sa Ladies' Purse, sets sights on HKIR

HONG KONG - Ensued took a vital step towards the 2024 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on Dec 8 with victory in the HK$4.2 million (S$716,000) Group 3 Sa Sa Ladies' Purse Handicap (1,800m) under an inspired ride by Karis Teetan at Sha Tin on Nov 3.

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Third in last season's Hong Kong Classic Cup (1,800m), John Size's charge jumped from barrier 13 before sliding forward and benefiting from Moments In Time's mid-race move - which injected speed into the race and effectively split the field into two divisions - to ultimately have a perfect run.

Settling fifth behind leader All For St Paul's, Ensued ($58) forged into clear running at the top of the straight before hitting the front 200m out and holding off La City Blanche by three quarters of a length in 1min 46.41sec. Chancheng Glory was third.

Earning a Pre-import Performance (PP) Bonus of HK$1.5 million as well as HK$2.35 million in prize money, Ensued improved his Hong Kong record to four wins and two placings from nine starts and holds entries in both the HK$36 million Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (2,000m) and the HK$24 million Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (2,400m).