John Size’s High Stakes Audition at Sha Tin

December’s marquee international showdowns beckon, but master trainer John Size needs one burning question answered first: where does SKY JEWELLERY 首飾天空 truly belong? All eyes turn to Sha Tin this Sunday as the ultra consistent five year old tackles the HK$4.2 million G3 Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse Handicap (Race 8), a crucial stepping stone holding the key to his Hong Kong International Races destiny.

Dual entered for both the HK$40 million Hong Kong Cup (2000m) and the HK$36 million Hong Kong Mile (1600m), the versatile son of The Autumn Sun faces a pivotal test of stamina. Boasting an immaculate record with six wins from ten starts and never missing the top four SKY JEWELLERY 首飾天空 now stretches out to nine furlongs for the first time under Andrea Atzeni from barrier 12. Though beaten as favourite in the G2 Sha Tin Trophy last month, Size remains unperturbed, banking on the gelding’s calm racing temperament and push button adaptability to handle the step up in trip and punch his ticket toward a Group 1 debut.

Size launches a two pronged assault on the Purse, aiming for a third triumph in the race while also seeking answers from defending champion ENSUED 安騁. Partnered by Keith Yeung from gate three, the six year old aims to arrest a sharp run of poor form and prove the competitive fire still flickers. With a quality 13 horse field awaiting at 4:05pm, Sunday promises to provide the final verdict on who moves forward to December glory and who gets left in the dust.