Luke Ferraris’ hot start to the season continued as he swept the first three races on the Sha Tin card on Saturday to leapfrog into fourth in the jockeys’ premiership race.
It was a third race day treble for the South African, who got his day off to the perfect start when Yoda’s Choice went from pillar to post in the Class Five Tung Chung Handicap (1,650m) on the dirt.
That would be a theme of the day for Ferraris, who controlled the pace to a tee from stall one and never looked in any real danger as the efforts of Night Purosangue and $2 favourite Viva Chaleur petered out shortly after they reached his tail.
“Yoda’s Choice is a typical dirt horse who likes to go to the front and he’s most effective when he can cruise along without any pressure and go through his gears,” said Ferraris.
The 23-year-old is becoming known for his partnership with trainer David Hayes and the pair teamed up for the next two winners on the card, firstly with $37 roughie Decrelot in the Class Five Nam Sang Wai Handicap (1,400m).
