Too slow? Not this Derby-bound import says John Moore

European form over 2,400m isn’t necessarily a plus in Hong Kong but big race trainer believes Group Three Centenary Plate fancy Helene Charisma can buck the trend Staying form out of Europe can be a red flag to an import’s BMW Hong Kong Derby prospects but trainer John Moore believes Helene Charisma is developing the necessary dash to adapt to a new style of racing. Helene Charisma carries a rating of 94, the highest of the horses purchased out of Europe for Hong Kong’s most sought-after race.