Halloween night on Wedneday at Sha Tin for the All Weather track meeting started with a reward for patience as Chris So's Superior Boy finally lived up to his name with an easy success in the Wa Mei Shan Handicap (1650m) under Chad Schofield.

So praised winning owners the Back Room Boys Syndicate for persevering with the winner and had the perfect response when it was suggested that his six-year-old simply enjoyed the Halloween atmosphere. 

"Maybe so," he said. "Perhaps I should start preparing him for next year!"

Schofield will be sweating to make a light weight aboard the exciting Glorious Forever this weekend but there was no need for perspiration as hot favourite Elusive State made it two out of two since joining Tony Millard in the Shek Uk Shan Handicap (1650m).

The bloodless win took Millard back level with Ting on 14 winners at the peak of the training table and the style of the victory suggests further AWT success is sure to follow.

"This could be something special," he said. "Chad rode a good race and I think it will be another one on the dirt next."

Hong Kong racing continues at Sha Tin this Sunday (4 November) when the historic Sa Sa Ladies' Purse (Group Three) will be the highlight of a ten-race card.

Chad Schofield and Tony Millard with impressive R7 winner Elusive State, picture Hong Kong Jockey Club