Horse Racing: Australian Cup

Freedman plotting another Australian Cup shock

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Freedman plotting another Australian Cup shock

Ho Ho Khan is a $41 chance to win the Group 1 Australian Cup at Flemington on Saturday. Ballarat trainer Mitchell Freedman will train him. Ho Ho Khans won the Hobart Cup last month. He also finished second in the Launceston Cup.

Ho Ho Khan finished second in 2020 Hong Kong Gold Cup and fourth in the Hong Hong Vase. Trainer Mitchell Freedman is preparing him for the Sydney Cup in April. Freedmann believes Ho Ho Khans will be competitive in Australian Cup. Apprentice Tahlia Hope will chase her maiden Group 1 win on Saturday.

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