Flying Blue (racehorse)
Flying Blue (Chinese: 勁飛寶 ) is a Hong Kong-based racehorse. He was one of the nominees of 2010–2011 Hong Kong Horse of the Year.
| Flying Blue | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Piccolo |
| Grandsire | Warning |
| Dam | Bright Blue |
| Damsire | Scenic |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 11 September 2006 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breeder | B. J. & Mrs L. E. Anderton |
| Owner | Abterra Syndicate |
| Trainer | Derek Cruz |
| Record | 21:4-3-2 |
| Earnings | HK$5,038,500 (As of 18 May 2015) |
Background
Flying Blue is a brown gelding bred in Australia by B. J. & Mrs L. E. Anderton. He was sired by the British sprinter Piccolo, whose other progeny include La Cucaracha (Nunthorpe Stakes) and Picaday (The T J Smith).[1] He is a representative of the Godolphin Arabian sire-line.
Racing career
Based at Sha Tin Racecourse Flying Blue has earned more than HK$4.4M in prize money. His wins include the Chairman's Trophy in April 2011, when he won from a field which included Viva Pataca.[2]
References
| Season | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| 2008/2009 | Sacred Kingdom |
Collection ; Egyptian Ra ; Good Ba Ba ; Inspiration ; More Bountiful ; Sacred Kingdom ; Sight Winner ; Viva Pataca |
| 2009/2010 | Sacred Kingdom |
Able One ; Beauty Flash ; Brave Kid ; Collection ; Fellowship ; Good Ba Ba ; Green Birdie ; Happy Zero ; Mr Medici ; Sacred Kingdom ; Super Satin ; Viva Pataca |
| 2010/2011 | Ambitious Dragon |
Ambitious Dragon ; Beauty Flash ; California Memory ; Captain Sweet ; Flying Blue ; Irian ; King Al Akbar ; Lucky Nine ; Mighty High ; Sacred Kingdom ; Xtension |