Mark Newnham celebrated his first ever trifecta and savvy punters were also in raptures after Sing Dragon landed an extraordinary betting plunge in Saturday’s Class Two High West Handicap (1,650m) at Sha Tin.
Brown-lamped in betting when firming from $16 to $4.45, Sing Dragon led his rivals a merry dance under Karis Teetan as Talents Ambition and Mojave Desert trailed him home to complete a perfect result for Newnham.
“I’ve had quinellas before, but not the first three,” the Australian handler said.
“All three horses ran to their form and I’m pleased for all. Our owners all got good stake money – it just happened to be Sing Dragon’s turn today.”
Bustled forward by Teetan from gate nine to find the front, Sing Dragon gave Newnham and his backers some nervous moments when he over-raced in the middle stages while establishing a break of more than three lengths.
