A pair of horses screaming out for a mile and drawn in the bottom two gates can form the spine of selections in the middle leg of the Triple Trio at Sha Tin on Sunday.
David Hall's Medallist and the David Ferraris-trained Theheroinmyheart step up to 1,600m for the first time at their fourth starts and their eye-catching lead-up efforts indicate a readiness for the trip.
The Class Four middle pin is where fewer picks can be made and double banking with the duo can provide flexibility in the other two legs, especially with the opening Class Four (2,000m) event looking tough.
After a fifth on debut over 1,200m, Medallist was thrown in against some classy campaigners in the Griffin Trophy (1,400m). He showed he had some upside with a run-on fourth behind Fionn's Treasure, Bear Hero and Wah May Star - a trio who all seem bound for bigger things.
The three-year-old then confirmed the form and showed a liking for more ground with a dashing third behind Dr Super 20 days ago. The son of Exceed And Excel has two half-siblings to have won over 1,500m and 1,800m, adding confidence to his case. From gate two and with Brett Prebble aboard, he will be getting the run of the race and suitable speed.
Ferraris hoped Wednesday's Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Mile win with Sweet Orange would spark his miserable season, and the turnaround could continue with Theheroinmyheart.