Course and distance specialist Stellar Express will finally return to his beloved 1,000m trip when he contests the Class One Pearce Memorial Challenge Cup at Sha Tin on Saturday.
A five-time winner up the straight, the son of Zoustar rocketed to a hat-trick of 1,000m wins earlier this campaign, including a brilliant three-length success in the Group Three Bauhinia Sprint Trophy in January.
Opportunities on the straight course have been limited since his last win but he has held his form well, including in clashes with champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising over 1,200m.
This race has been a long time coming for a horse who has effectively been in a holding pattern since February and Size is hoping a sixth win is not outside his wheelhouse.
“He’s had to wait a long time for this race; it’s difficult to hold them in a pattern for a period of time when you’re waiting for a certain distance,” Size said.
