Giavellotto

Had a gentle canter for a circuit of the all-weather track

Stable representative Federica Favretto said: “He seems to have settled in very well here. He’s eating and drinking and seems very happy.

“He came here pretty fit so he doesn’t need to do too much – he might just do a bit of work on Thursday now.

“Winning last year was an unbelievable experience. I think it might be a stronger race this year, he’s going to have to fight a bit, but we’re happy with how he is and hopeful that he can run a great race again.”

Goliath

For the third day in a row, Goliath took a solo spin around the all-weather track, clinging to the rail and recording a very similar time to Monday when coming home in 29.0s and 27.8s for the final 800 metres.

“Goliath has his own routine and he is in super form,” said travelling head groom Anthony David. “He has acclimatised very well and both myself and his work rider are very happy with him.”

Sosie

Big race jockey Maxime Guyon was on hand to watch as Sosie took to the Sha Tin turf for the first time this week under work rider Christmy Derhoua, working up through the gears passing the stands for the first time before breezing a lap and closing out the final two 800-metre sections in 26.9s and 24.8s.

After the four-year-old Sea The Stars colt had done a few laps of schooling in the paddock, Guyon reflected the general air of quiet confidence in the Sosie camp, observing: “The horse seems very well and in great form. He has a wonderful temperament and is very relaxed so it’s all systems go.”

Travelling head groom Richard Lambert added: “He left a good impression on me this morning, he was at ease on the track and he remains very relaxed, even though going out on the turf he knew it was going to be a bit more work than yesterday. In terms of his condition we’re very satisfied.”

Urban Chic

Urban Chic warmed up in the trotting ring and did a one-and-a-half-lap easy canter on the all-weather course, clocking 33.3s for the final 400m, then walked around the paddock.

Trainer Ryo Takei said: “Thanks to Satono Reve, who remained calm and helped lead the way, Urban Chic also stayed composed and was able to train in a good mindset. Even in a regular canter, he showed just the right amount of forward energy and used his body well, feeling good. He is scheduled to work on the turf course tomorrow.”