Patch Of Theta victorious in the Chevalier Cup

The consistent Patch Of Theta continued his impressive career progress when he claimed the HK$3.12 million (S$540,000) Class 2 Chevalier Cup Handicap over 1,600m at Sha Tin on Nov 24.

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Purchased for HK$8.6 million at the 2023 Hong Kong International Sale, Patch Of Theta ($24 on the Singapore tote) improved his overall record to five wins and eight minor placings from 13 starts for champion trainer Francis Lui while boosting prize money earnings to HK$8.84 million.

Posting his first win beyond 1,400m, the Zoustar gelding sealed a double for Lui by defeating Voyage Samurai and Sunlight Power in 1min 33.34sec.

"He's a nice horse and I think he still has a little bit more improvement," said Lui.

"I think he can (go higher than Class 2), but it all depends on the programme. There aren't many races coming up for him. We'll see."

Winning jockey Derek Leung snared a treble after scoring with the Cody Mo-trained Super Wise Dragon ($20) and Alluring Laos ($74) to boost his season haul to 10 wins.

"It's good and I'm very happy. I need to again thank the trainers and the owners for their support," said Leung.

"Today is very lucky. I got three winners and a placing - I just need to keep it up. It hasn't been smooth the past couple of meetings (with a three-day suspension), but it's in the past.