Regency Kingdom has raced without a great deal of luck this season but he will have no excuses in the middle pin of Sunday's Triple Trio at Happy Valley after coming up with the prized inside alley.
With the TT being only partially won last weekend, the main prize is tipped to reach HK$5 million, and the Tony Cruz-trained four-year-old looks a standout banker under apprentice Matthew Chadwick.
He was unlucky not to win first-up behind Harry Harry after being held up at a crucial stage, before enduring a wide trip when a creditable sixth to Royal Portrait.
Regency Kingdom was heavily backed at his next outing and looked the winner after making a lightning move around the field from the 500m, but he was left a sitting shot for Chater De Lago, who relished a fast pace.
He should get the run of the race on this occasion and prove too strong for his opposition.
His biggest dangers are Dashing Thunder, Amazing Journey, Supernova and Holiday Sun.
In the opening leg, it's hard to go past regular bridesmaid First Baby when looking for the most reliable banker.