Voyage Bubble runs fourth in his Sha Tin dirt trial on Tuesday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Last season’s Hong Kong Triple Crown winner Voyage Bubble eased his way through a barrier trial on Tuesday as he tunes up for his return in the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) on October 19.
The Hong Kong Champion Miler and Hong Kong Champion Stayer finished fourth behind Invincible Shield – who broke the tape at 1:10.62 – after settling towards the rear before making steady ground in the straight under Matthew Poon Ming-fai.
Last seen running riot to win the Group One Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m) by three and a half lengths, Voyage Bubble will be ridden by Poon on race day for the first time, with regular partner James McDonald not making the trip over to ride.
Poon was suitably impressed by the Ricky Yiu Poon-fai-trained star’s run out and is expecting big improvement.
