Let me clarify that I do not encourage horse-betting (I admire people who can predict horse races accurately though). This is especially so on this blogspot whose audience includes some of the most promising young men and women of Singapore. What I am sharing here is about horse-racing. To be exact, it is about a race horse.
However, before I proceed, I must say that horse-racing has been one of the most misunderstood sports in this region with many people still regarding it as a form of betting. Not many are able to appreciate it as a sport or motion poetry. Perhaps it is the age limit set for the entrance to the turf club during racing days. When you set an age limit for something, people would assume it is unhealthy and avoid it for the rest of their lifes.
That still does not stop me from sharing something about my favourite sport. Recently, when visiting the website of Hong Kong Jockey Club, I came to know of a potential best racehourse of all time, Silent Witness. Actually, it is already voted World Horse of the Year 2004. But with 4 more wins, this 5-year-old Australia Gelding would achieved the 17th straight victory and edge Cigar as the best horse of all time. Racing experts have predicted that it will accomplish this feat in an extremely comfortable manner. This horse is a big hit in Hong Kong but here in Singapore, this Witness is truly silent.
Reports on it would be inevitable when it breaks the record held by Cigar. But before everyone knows it, you, supporters of eW , are getting it first. It is easy to find inspiration through animals, especially race horses. Remember Sea Biscuit? Be inspired as you witness its journey to world success.
To find out more about Silent Witness, please log on to http://www.silentwitness.com.hk/english/sw05_index.asp
I almost forgot to mention that Silent Witness has not been defeated since its debut on Boxing Day of 2002.
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Local best horse will be Mayo's Music.
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