In addition, we map the proximity of the ground to ports to get the best possible logistics while ensuring the lowest possible climate footprint. Among other things, we gather information on groundwater levels to ensure that planting conditions are optimal. We also collect technical specifications and have made our own environmental inspections of the land. There are over 200 eucalyptus varieties in Brazil, which is why this information can be absolutely decisive for how fast the trees can be expected to grow and what they are suitable for industrially. To begin with, it helps us identify the type of eucalyptus that is available or that can be planted in each area. The land database fulfills several important functions, according to Andreas. The database then becomes extremely important in order for us to do well-informed decisions, says Andreas. Then it is of course important to ensure that we get the best possible quality and delivery conditions. There are 7.5 million hectares of eucalyptus plantations and we are targeting 10,000 of these. It may seem overambitious, but we are convinced that it will give us unique competitive advantages in terms of access to raw materials, says Andreas Forsell who is the incoming CEO of Eternali. It is a completely unique database that we have built up over three to four years on site in Brazil. The information will now be used to guide the company correctly in its forest investments and ensure an uncompromising sustainability profile. Jamie Richards unveiled his first Hong Kong runners at the midweek meeting but was unable to land a winner, with Rattan Kingdom’s second in the final event of the night his best result.For three to four years, Eternali has built up a unique land database in Brazil. “It was a great ride by Currie, and that really helped him win.” He just needed it, and he had a wind operation in the off-season, so it’s great to see him come back a better horse,” Hayes said. Currie senses opportunity after slog: ‘it makes it easier going to the races’ It was Luke Currie who steered Sight Hero to victory, with the Australian jockey ringing up a winner for the third consecutive meeting after his slow start to the term. The Lui-trained nine-year-old’s win in the Class Four Nam Fung Handicap (1,650m) was his first since January 2020 after 36 runs and 1,004 days between drinks.ĭavid Hayes moved to the outright lead in the trainers’ premiership later on the card, with his eighth victory of the campaign coming thanks to Sight Hero’s success in the first section of the Class Four Wong Chuk Hang Handicap (1,200m). The Snitzel gelding seals a Matthew Poon treble at Happy Valley, darting away to also collect a HK$1 million bonus for connections. “The horse was in good form, the pace was good and everything worked out. “I’m very happy, I can’t wait for the first winner – it always comes too late,” Hamelin said. Sunny And Gold’s victory was a welcome one for jockey Antoine Hamelin, with the Frenchman getting off the mark for the season and tasting success for the first time since June 22. But right now, I’m very strong in Class Five – I have got 14 or 15 Class Five horses at the moment.” Later, my new horses will show something.

“But I think no problem for me, because I have many new horses who have got ability. “No more Class Five quota already, but it’s OK,” Yip smiled, lamenting he had already used the two Class Five winners that count towards a handler’s tally in the Jockey Club’s performance benchmark for trainers. The handler knocks up his 800th Hong Kong win with a double as Passing Fashion surges late for #HKracing /g08hLRJS68

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