A mammoth HK$27.4 million jackpot is sure to stimulate a lucrative Triple Trio pool at Sha Tin tomorrow, where Felarof can kick things off as a banker in the opening leg.
It wouldn't be a surprise to see the TT go unclaimed again with two legs on the tricky all-weather track and a wide-open Class Three staying race to close proceedings, but at least the Tony Cruz-trained Felarof seems a reliable bet in a weak Class Four contest.
Felarof is no world-beater, he even dropped into Class Five for one start, but he has climbed his way out of the cellar grade with consistent performances, and faces a below-average group of Class Four horses.
While there might not be much ability in the mediocre field, one thing there will be plenty of is pace with Solar Boy, Fortune Bravo and Perfect Joy all likely to try and cross from the treacherous 1,650m starting point.
Felarof also has speed from the machine, but prefers to take a sit and from barrier seven, Matthew Chadwick can slot just behind the leading group. The tactic worked, albeit from a lower draw, when Chadwick box-seated on Felarof at the all-dirt meeting last month and scored a soft victory, not having to go around a horse as he railed up on the inside, winning stylishly.
Next time out, this time over 1,600m on the turf, Felarof was again given a luxury run but was left flat-footed when Winning Mascot, who had been left alone in front, bounced away.
Others to include are Elephant Magic (Andreas Suborics), Solar Boy (Ben So Tik-hung), and Fortune Bravo (Olivier Doleuze).