[It's FALBRAV in a fantastic finale] FALBRAV left no doubt that he is and has been the best 2000 metre horse in the world by simply annihilating the field for the Group One Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin today(14December, 2003).

He left Rakti, himself an impressive winner of the Group One Champion Stakes in October, floundering in his wake as he quickened two lengths clear at the line. He will now retire to stud in Japan as a true champion with eight Group One victories to his name.