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Hong Kong Preview: Savvy tip for January Cup

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#5 Savvy Nine is the favorite to win the January Cup (G3) at Happy Valley on Jan. 5. It's the only group race for the season at the venue. The January cup is a renewal of the 1800m (1 1/8 miles) contest. Savy Nine finished third in the Jockey Club Cup over 2000m two starts back. He will be competing against #6 Zebrowski and #1 Ka Ying Star. Reliable Team and Butterfield were beaten in Hong Kong International Vase ( G1) over 2400m. Fast Most Furious is also worth considering.

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