IRISH import Lucky Clover had his planned seasonal debut washed out two weeks ago but the extra time has certainly done him no harm and the four-year-old makes appeal as the banker for the second leg of the Double Trio at Sha Tin tomorrow.
The popular bet could well pay a very handsome dividend as both legs throw up a number of chances and even finding a reliable banker is no easy task.
But Lucky Clover has continued to impress at the track since the abortive debut plans and does look primed to give a top account of himself in this Class Two, 1,600-metre event.
Lucky Clover could not have been more eye-catching when finishing a close-up second over 1,400 metres at huge odds last season to Tim's Joy. He then acquitted himself reasonably over a mile and looks well placed in the middle of Class Three tomorrow.
Trainer Peter Ng Bik-kuen has again entrusted the riding chores to Danny Lee and despite the unhelpful draw of 12, they must be involved in the concluding stages.
Topweight Racing Ace is an obvious and immediate danger.