King aims to rule Valley again

In-form David Eustace hopes Colourful King can continue to advance when the three-year-old contests the Class 3 Hong Kong China Rugby Cup Handicap (1000m) under Andrea Atzeni today at Happy Valley.

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Eustace revelled in a first Hong Kong treble last Sunday at Sha Tin and the 32-year-old is eyeing more momentum when he saddles four runners - Brave Witness, Colourful King, Jumbo Fortune and Charity Together - at today's nine-race card.

Sired by Blue Point, Colourful King has raced twice in Hong Kong, winning his most recent effort by a nose over Youthful Spirits, who he reopposes from barrier No 4 following that victory laden with courage and aptitude on 19 March.

"He did by the barest of margins. It certainly looked like luck went our way that night and it's good to get the win obviously. He's a horse who I think will continue to improve.