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Ex-Hong Kong galloper Sunshine Rising set for Aussie debut in Festival Stakes

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Ex-Hong Kong galloper Sunshine Rising set for Aussie debut in Festival Stakes

Sunshine Rising is set for his first run in 671 days in Saturday's Group 3 Festival Stakes (1500m) at Rosehill. The son of Myboycharlie was retired from Hong Kong due to tendon issues. Trainer Mark Newnham wants to give him a chance to finish his career in Australia. Newham has recently had success reinvigorating the career of sprinter Joyful Fortune.

Sunshine Rising is set for his Australian debut in Festival Stakes. He has had two trials ahead of his debut. His last race was on November 8 at Randwick. Tom Sherry will pilot him. Newnham's former stable apprentice will drive him in the race. Joyful Fortune won during the Spring Carnival.

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