Francis Lui Kin-wai will launch a dual-pronged attack on Sunday’s Class One Hong Kong Racehorse Owners Association Trophy (1,600m), but a talented three-year-old and hat-trick seeker figure to command the most attention from his Sha Tin team.

One of several promising young gallopers in Lui’s stable, Gold Patch will return from a minor setback when he contests the Class Three Joy And Fun Handicap (1,200m), while the injury-plagued Meaningful Dragon bids to continue his hot form when he chases a third straight victory in the Class Three All You Wish Handicap (1,400m).

Gold Patch has shown plenty of potential with three wins and a pair of thirds from his five starts, putting him in the frame for Classic Series consideration next season.

The son of Ardrossan was scratched two days before his scheduled run at the end of May when he was lame in his right fore, but he has bounced back quickly and won a dirt trial under race rider Zac Purton ahead of Sunday’s race.

“He had a hoof problem – I think the ground was a bit hard for him, but he’s OK now and he’s trialled well,” Lui said.

“I think he’s a horse with potential.”

Gold Patch jumps from barrier nine in a competitive race that features another classy three-year-old, Papaya Brose, and the enigmatic Crossborderpegasus.

Meaningful Dragon makes his Class Three debut off the back of a pair of narrow Class Four victories and Lui is confident the five-year-old can handle the rise in grade.

He drops 12lb to carry 123lb and has drawn ideally in barrier four with Luke Ferraris on board.

“I can’t say he’s improving, but his form is stable. He’s always had problems before, but I think he’s OK,” Lui said of Meaningful Dragon, who has been restricted to nine starts because of several setbacks.

“Class Three should be OK for him with the light weight.”

Cap Ferrat and Packing Angel will represent Lui in Sunday’s feature, with the latter set to carry 19lb less than the former.

Cap Ferrat has been lumped with top weight of 135lb as he bids for his first victory since last year’s Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) triumph.

While Packing Angel looks well placed down in the weights, the 2025 Hong Kong Derby placegetter has drawn wide in gate 10.

“Both horses are in good condition, but these kind of races always suit horses with light weights,” Lui said.

Ethan Brown will ride Cap Ferrat, who has a more favourable draw in gate five, while Packing Angel will be ridden by Karis Teetan.

Harold Win is another consistent galloper with claims for Lui on Sunday, but the last-start runner-up was dealt a blow when drawing barrier 14 in the first section of the Class Four Medic Kingdom Handicap (1,400m).

“He’s always honest, but of course the draw is a little bit tricky,” Lui said.

Dragon Sunrise, Here Comes Plutus, Spirited Steed, Mighty Steed and Galactic Voyage are Lui’s other runners at the final Sha Tin meeting of the season.

The veteran handler sits fourth in the trainers’ championship on 56 wins – 42 of which have come on the Sha Tin turf.

Meanwhile, Danny Rolston will leave the Jockey Club after four years to join global racing and breeding giant Yulong as head of racing.

Rolston will finish his role as the Jockey Club’s executive manager of international sales and owners’ advisory services after next week’s season finale.