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Treasure has what it takes

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Derek Cruz has conjured four wins from Green Treasure this season and has a great chance to make it five when the classy son of the late Danehill bids to land the Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Trophy over 1,800 metres.

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Green Treasure has never missed the frame over the course and distance including two victories.

The consistency of Green Treasure cannot be argued against as he has risen from a mark of 67 at the start of this term to 109 and apart form his run in the Derby (fifth) had clear excuses why he didn't figure in the finish on the other occasions.

Earlier this season he prevailed when carrying 132 pounds, so today's allocation (131 lbs) is not a cause of concern - you know he can carry weight.

French ace Olivier Doleuze knows Green Treasure very well and has been on board for three of his wins this term.

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Although Green Treasure comes out of gate nine, there is a long run down the back straight for the field to sort themselves out and he should find himself in a favourable position just behind the leaders.

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