Vincent Ho had to settle for second on Southern Legend but earlier enjoyed an easy win on a potential future star when Winning Dreamer (125lb) lived up to expectations with a successful debut in the Class 4 Piper’s Hill Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Ka Ying Star maintained Tony Cruz’s advance towards the top of the trainers’ premiership with an overdue success in the G3 Lion Rock Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Zac Purton scored a dazzling five-timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday, aiding his tilt at a fourth Hong Kong champion jockey title.

Jockey Zac Purton will climb aboard the Caspar Fownes-trained Dances With Dragon (NZ) (Savabeel) at Happy Valley on Wednesday in the Class 2 Camellia Handicap (1650m).

Darci Brahma’s Group One winning son D B Pin is the latest Hong Kong retiree after last weekend’s Champions Day.