A quiet spell for hard-working Robbie Fradd ended last week when Bullish obliged and he could land the Lusitano Challenge Cup on tonight's card on the all-weather track at Sha Tin.
South African Fradd will partner course-and-distance winner Charming Dragon and on the dirt it is best to follow horses that are proven on it.
While the Jockey Club has numerous trophy races to fit into the calendar, it is a matter of regret that the long-established Lusitano Cup is reduced to a Class Three scamper on the dirt.
The Lusitano Cup recognises the considerable influence of the Portuguese community on Hong Kong racing across the decades. That, of course, has waned with the departure of so many Portuguese to the four corners of the world but it is still a handsome trophy and arguably more meaningful than some that have appeared on the calendar.
That said, it all comes down to finding a winner and the likely sparse crowd on course tonight will not be too concerned about history.
Charming Dragon's credentials pass muster in that he won course and distance last time out in a good time and by a convincing margin.