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It is an ultimate dream of every horse sales in October 2013, Magnier and 1
owner – that his or her horse wins a Coolmore introduced many outstanding G1 Irish Derby 爱尔兰德比一级赛
world class race at least once. As the yearlings. Magnier and I enjoy talking
founder cum chairman of CHC, Teo Ah about horseracing. And he picked two
Khing has realised his Derby dreams, young horses — one of them being
with consecutive victories adding feathers Australia. Thanks to Magnier, together
in his cap. with Michael and Derrick and their
families and CHC, we are privileged to
In June last year, a three-year-old enjoy the glory and prospects brought by
thoroughbred colt named Australia took Australia.”
part in Britain's Epsom Derby – one of the
most important races in the world. The race “I was there for its debut too. When
held in Surrey saw Australia calmly control the race started, Australia didn't sprint
the race's rhythm, picking up speed at the like others did. Despite its late start,
crucial juncture – eventually crowning it managed to thrust from behind to
the race by one and a quarter lengths. place second – only one length from the
Australia, the young racehorse won the winning horse. It was then we knew this
world's attention on the race day. Two was a racehorse of unlimited possibility.
weeks later, Australia was back in action Australia didn’t disappoint us as it won its
at the Irish Derby. The Irish race saw second race by six lengths.”
Australia rising from last to impressively
winning the title by two lengths. Horseracing is always enjoyable and
exciting – but for a racehorse owner, the
Australia’s success at two world-class passion for horseracing is often beyond
races within one month qualified it as only words. Standing at the podium of the
the seventeenth racehorse to have been highest glory of horseracing, Teo received
crowned in two derby races consecutively. the award and cheers together with his
As co-owner of Australia, Teo was more three partners.
than happy to see his name listed as the
first Malaysian owner whose horse had “For me, it is a great achievement to share
won at a major derby in the horseracing this happy moment with my family and
world. The names of Teo and Australia friends. And I’m grateful beyond words.
will be recorded in history. I believe horse owners do crave success.
Such unique experience is certainly
“I would like to thank Coolmore's something money can never ever buy…
John Magnier for his co-ownership of and you have to take part in horseracing to
Australia with me. During the Tattersalls experience it by yourself,” Teo concludes.

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