Sports
Hudson Blue wins HSBC Horse Racing ‘Big Cup’
By MM Sports
Mar 25, 2008 - 4:06:12 PM

The much coveted Horse Racing ‘Big Cup’ – known as It-Tazza l-Kbira – whose revival was made possible by HSBC was won by Swedish Hudson Blue driven by Ivan Bilocca. This moment of victory was a comeback for John Briffa, the owner of the 12-year Hudson Blue who way back in 1976, had actually won the same trophy as driver of the horse Alcyon.

The runners-up of the 2,140 m Autostart two lap race were 11-year French James d’Iton driven by Noel Baldacchino in 2nd place; 12-year Swedish Pilot Kloster driven by Charles Camilleri in 3rd place; and 14-year French Hans de Landiers driven by James Carabott in 4th place.

The prize-given ceremony was carried out by Parliamentary Secretary for Youth and Sport Clyde Puli, Malta Racing Club’s Secretary General Anthony De Bono and HSBC’s Head of Marketing Brian Tortell.

 “HSBC has supported the Malta Racing Club in reviving the long-standing tradition of the Big Cup, which has proved to be so popular and prestigious with the enthusiastic followers of the sport,” said HSBC’s Head of Marketing Brian Tortell.

On behalf of the drivers and supporters of the sport, Mr De Bono thanked HSBC for providing the necessary financial support. “Supporting It-Tazza l-Kbira confirms the HSBC’s commitment to back up initiatives and traditions that are meaningful to the community and live up to our achievements to attract top international players and compete on renowned racing tracks,” he said.