Andrea Atzeni will take the reins on a pair of smart chances in the Group Three features at Sha Tin on Sunday when he hops aboard Silvery Breeze and Crimson Flash.
The Sardinian jockey returns to Sha Tin after sitting out the last two meetings due to suspension and looks to add to his sensational season tally of 57 winners – one win behind his personal best in Hong Kong of 58 from last season. Atzeni currently sits second in the jockeys’ championship behind Zac Purton.
Atzeni will partner Silvery Breeze for the second time in the Group Three Premier Plate (1,800m), with the David Eustace-trained galloper coming off a last-start victory over the distance at Happy Valley when beating Liveandletlive by a neck with Purton in the saddle.
Silvery Breeze steps up to Group Three company for the first time, having done everything asked of him this season and rewarding connections with three wins for the term.
“He’s done nothing wrong all season, he’s been very consistent – he’s not been out of the first four actually, so it just shows you how consistent he is,” Atzeni said.
