In familiar territory with Golden Sixty as the champion galloper prepares for the G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on 11 December, Francis Lui is optimistic Superb Boy can provide positive stable momentum by winning the Class 3 Peninsula Golden Jubilee Challenge Cup Handicap (1000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (4 December).
Occupying third place in the Hong Kong trainers’ championship with 17 wins behind Frankie Lor (20 wins) and Tony Cruz (19), Lui has five runners tomorrow and is hopeful Superb Boy build on his debut victory over 1000m on 23 October.
“He’s kept improving, he’s a lovely horse. He’s moving well,” Lui said of the Nicconi gelding, who jumps from barrier two under Zac Purton. “I don’t mind gate two, he’s got a big stride and he’ll just run his race. He’s getting stronger after his last run. He should run well.”
Formerly trained in Australia by Jean Dubois when known as Jerry, Superb Boy carried 120lb on debut and rises to 125lb on Sunday.