An
Aussie bred son of Darci Brahma that was bought from the Inglis Premier
Yearling Sale has emerged as a rising star in the Hong Kong ranks posting his
fifth successive win at Sha Tin on Sunday to remain undefeated.
Prepared by John Size, four yea-rold gelding Full of Beauty took another step
up the ladder with a three-quarter length win as a short priced favourite in
the Class Two sprint over 1200 metres.
"He's
a fantastic horse. He has progressed since the last time I was on board because
he's been coping with every situation he's been put into," said winning rider
Joao Moreira.
Full of Beauty overcame an outer draw (10) and an 11-point ratings rise to hold
off Water Diviner. The manner of the win was pleasing, rather than flash, and
again suggested a bright future in the higher grades.
"It's very hard to predict where he'll end up but we can see him picking up and
he's likely to be – in a few months' time – matching the big guys," Moreira
added.
Full Of Beauty's five wins have been accrued in only 11 weeks since his career
debut on 1 January.
"He's been winning every time he's been going out so I don't know that he needs
a break," Moreira said, "But at the same time I wouldn't be surprised if John
Size decides to put him away for a couple of months and brings him back fully
for next season. Whatever Size thinks is best, I'm siding with him; he's a
master at judging when a horse is begging for some time off."
A $120,000 Inglis Premier purchase for John
Foote Bloodstock from the Maluka Thoroughbreds draft, Full of Beauty is the
best of two winners from stakes-winning Align mare Pennacchio, who has a
yearling filly by Dundeel and was covered by Proisir last spring.