Triple Trio players will be chasing another big jackpot at Sha Tin on Sunday with a carryover of $82 million going into the pool and an estimated dividend of $150 million for a $10 unit. But regulars should note that the TT has been switched to races four, six and eight on the 11-race card due to the Yasuda Kinen simulcast from Japan being fitted in as race five. The Double Trio will be on races six and seven.
Last-start turf winner Legend's Glory looks the logical banker in the opening pin of the TT as he steps back on the all-weather with Irishman John Egan aboard for the 1,800-metre event. Alex Wong Siu-tan's gelding has won on dirt and, while it has taken him time to fully mature, he does look well suited to this event.
Hardest to beat has to be Amiable, who has been consistently in the frame when racing on the dirt. He put in a solid effort last time when he was caught a little deep and, while he has drawn awkwardly, he should make the places again.
Champion jockey-elect Douglas Whyte has landed the ride on Danzig Continental, who will carry only 116 pounds even allowing for a probable two pounds overweight. He has run extremely well on the all-weather in the past and, with Whyte on board and barrier four, he must be given a strong chance.
Francois Naude rode his first winner on Wednesday and the South African has a good chance to add to his tally with front-runner Bravo Victory, who looks very well handicapped and is suited to the all-weather.
In the middle leg of the TT, Lawrie Fownes' Round The World must have strong claims to make the frame after drawing ideally in gate one. He is an improving sort who should be well suited to the move up to a mile after putting in a game effort last time over 1,400 metres. Hardest to beat should be Grand Fighter, who has been knocking on the door in his last few outings. He is a consistent sort who should not find too much pressure in the lead.
