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Caspar Fownes turns to Happy Valley after ‘heart-wrenching’ Classic Mile

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Caspar Fownes turns to Happy Valley after ‘heart-wrenching’ Classic Mile

Enrich Delight died during the Classic Mile at Sha Tin on Sunday. Caspar Fownes will take seven horses to Happy Valley on Wednesday. He will make a decision on pushing onto the classic in coming days. Southern Legend came second in the Stewards' Cup on Saturday. Rise High came fifth after a lengthy lay-off. He is going to take part in a Gold Cup race on February 21. Kurpany is also looking to win a second consecutive Connaught Handicap. Royal Bomb could enter the series conversation with a big showing. The horse is rated 75.

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