Flying Blue (horse)

Flying Blue is an Australian-bred, Hong Kong–based racehorse. He was one of the nominees of 2010–2011 Hong Kong Horse of the Year.

Background

Flying Blue is a brown gelding bred in Australia by B. J. & Mrs L. E. Anderton. He was sired by the British sprinter Piccolo, whose other progeny include La Cucaracha and Picaday. He is a representative of the Godolphin Arabian sire-line.

Racing career

Based at Sha Tin Racecourse Flying Blue has earned more than HK$4.4M in prize money. His wins include the Chairman's Trophy in April 2011, when he won from a field which included Viva Pataca.