De Sousa can strike on return aboard Famous Warrior

Pakistan Star
8.05 Sha Tin
2pts winFamous Warrior
8.40 Sha Tin
2pts winHarmony Hero
9.50 Sha Tin
1pt win

Silvestre de Sousa expects to be busier than ever on his return to Hong Kong and can rely on local icon Tony Cruz to provide him with an all-important first day winner at Sunday's Sha Tin meeting.

Local racing people are fickle when it comes to jockeys, and even a British champion has to re-establish his reputation if he is to continue to pick up good rides.

Famous Warrior (8.40), in the Class 3 handicap over 1m1f, can put De Sousa back in the headlines.

The five-year-old won four races in Australia, including competitive contests at strong provincial meetings in New South Wales and Queensland, but is still a maiden in Hong Kong after eight starts.

Interestingly, he has never been tested beyond an extended mile, and could well prove a revelation with the step up in trip. It is certainly a good starting point for the jockey’s scheduled four-month stint.

Pakistan Star (8.05) is favoured to return to the winner’s enclosure in the 1m1f Group 3 Ladies’ Purse, the feature on this 10-race card.

Karis Teetan will be more than happy to let the bold-running Time Warp and Glorious Forever take each other on in the early and middle stages. Pakistan Star will be a force when produced in the home straight.

For a little value, follow Harmony Hero (9.50) in the finale, a 7f Class 2 contest that could prove ideal. The Richard Gibson-trained four-year-old is very lightly-raced, has significant potential and is a good ride for Matthew Chadwick.

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