David Hayes will leave behind some good stock at the end of the season when he departs back to Australia and that includes progressive Hawkie Star, who makes plenty of appeal as banker in the final leg of the Triple Trio tomorrow.
On his debut, Hawkie Star finished a creditable second to Enriching over 1,200 metres and then finished third on the all-weather surface over the same journey.
The switch back to the turf looks a major bonus, along with the step up to 1,400m and the dream gate - one.
Pionero has proven a highly consistent galloper on his three starts with two seconds and a win.
He has been freshened up for this assignment and given he remains in Class Four, must be given strong claims.
Although Master Spirit is taking the rise in grade following a success in the lowest grade over the Sha Tin mile, he has displayed gradual improvement and cannot be denied place claims.