Japan Cup - Photo Release

24 November 2002

The Italian-trained Falbrav parading in the paddock before the Japan Cup.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman Mr Ronald Arculli (centre), Chief Executive Mr Lawrence Wong (right 2), Mrs Wong (left 3) with Mr Pang Yuen Hing (right 3), Mrs Pang (left 2), and Hong Kong Horse Owners Association Chairman Mr Frederick Wai Chee Leung (left 1) in the parade ring.
Mr Ronald Arculli, happy with his horse Earl Grey's coming third at Sha Tin today, celebrating with Mr Pang Yuen Hing, whose Indigenous earns him HK$1.23 million after finishing sixth in the Japan Cup.
Frankie Dettori, who won the Japan Cup on M Stoute's Singspiel in 1996, near tears after grabbing the crown again.
An excited Frankie Dettori after winning the Japan Cup.
Falbrav just after passing the post under Frankie Dettori, claiming the race from Sarafan and Symboli Kris S.
Frankie Dettori pushing Falbrav to challenge Sarafan about 75 metres from home, with Hong Kong galloper Indigenous fighting for fifth position.
Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (centre) studying Hong Kong racing results with Jockey Eric Saint-Martin and Mr Pang Yuen Hing during the post-race reception at Nakayama Racecourse.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club delegation toasting at the post-race reception.