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Seven rides for Clipperton at Sha Tin
AAP
Sydney jockey Sam Clipperton has seven scheduled rides at Sha Tin on the first day of the new Hong Kong season.
He begins a three-month club contract on Saturday and among his rides is the John Moore-trained Dashing Fellow in the feature race of the day, the Chief Executive's Cup (1200m).
Clipperton has ridden the five-year-old in work and says he is looking forward to the race.
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"He's very much a push-button ride," Clipperton said.
"I expect a big run from him on Saturday even though he's stepping back to 1200 metres, which probably isn't his ideal distance."
The 22-year-old Clipperton attracted the attention of Hong Kong authorities with a stellar autumn in Sydney which included two Group One wins.