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Third-placed Dariyan a HK Derby contender?
On a day when John Moore showed off one of his major Hong Kong Derby hopefuls on the international undercard with Australian import Werther's smart first-up win, the trainer also has designs on the third placegetter in the Vase, Dariyan.
The Aga Khan-owned colt by Able Friend's sire, Shamardal, did a good job for third to Highland Reel after striking some trouble in the running and Moore's son, George, was making inquiries to see if the horse was for sale and also whether it could come straight out of quarantine to stay here if a purchase took place.
"I'll be getting in touch with the Aga Khan's racing director, Georges Rimaud, and find out if it's for sale - he'd be a very expensive horse but I think we definitely have a client for him," said George Moore.
Jockey Club officials said the issue with quarantine was not so much their call but something to be worked out with the government's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
However, the situation is understood to be possible and Dariyan would be able to stay in Hong Kong as a Derby prospect if the purchase of the horse was to take place.
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