Jockey Karis Teetan hopes to continue another positive season aboard Ultra Express (NZ) (Power) in the Class 4 Yuen Chau Tsai Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday night.
Successful over 1400m at Sha Tin on 31 January aboard Tony Millard’s charge, Teetan is confident there are more wins in store for the Power gelding.
“That last bit impressed me because not many horses would do that after being held up and still get away,” Teetan said of Ultra Express’ win.
“I knew he had a turn of foot – he’s a lovely horse, to be honest, and he’s improved a lot – his last win impressed me.
“He’s only getting better now.”
Joao Moreira will bid to edge closer to another century of Hong Kong wins when he partners Fantastic Way (NZ) Swiss Ace) in the Class 3 Pat Sin Leng Handicap (1200m).
An impressive debut winner over 1200m on debut in Class 4 at Sha Tin on 31 January, the Swiss Ace gelding will attempt to continue an upward trend for John Size and Moreira.
“It was such an eye-catching win, wasn’t it? He won with authority,” Moreira said.
“He won with plenty left in the tank and, going up in class, he’ll need to produce the same form but once again he’ll very hard to beat.
“Physically and mentally, he’s a very straight-forward horse. He’s calm in the gates and he has a great reaction. He’s always going to jump and put himself straight on the speed.
“But I don’t think he’s a horse who will have any problem finding cover and then finding the line behind a hot pace because he’s got ability.”
