Beauty Generation too good in Chairman's Trophy

Beauty Generation showed all his class to record victory in the Chairman’s Trophy at Sha Tin.

The highest-rated miler in the world, John Moore’s superstar returned to winning ways at Group One level last time out and was sent off second-favourite for this Group Two assignment behind Waikuku — who had beaten him the last four times they had met.

Enjoying the perfect trip under Zac Purton on the shoulder of leader Ka Ying Star, with Waikuku similarly well placed on the rail, Beauty Generation turned for home full of running.

Purton had still not moved a furlong and a half out and when he did his mount found plenty without him having to get overly serious, always holding Ka Ying Star and Southern Legend. Waikuku was disappointing, beating only one home.

“He’s done that nicely leading into the Champions Mile. He’s 100 percent right now, so I’ve just got to carry that through the next three weeks,” trainer John Moore said.

“It was a very nice win, the tempo was absolutely perfect and everything went to plan. My fellow wasn’t hit, it was hands and heels, so it’s a good sign for the Champions Mile — everything is positive.”

“He’s got soft track form. The feet on him, big feet, and I think for an older guy like that, just that little bit of cushion does him a world of good — he loved it.”

This victory brought Beauty Generation's career earnings HK$100,422,500 which is almost €12 million.