Francis Lui Kin-wai’s superstar Golden Sixty drew barrier seven for the Group One Champions Mile, scheduled for Thursday’s FWD Champions Day. Lui expressed concerns about the weather, as rain has persisted at Sha Tin throughout the week, similar to the conditions when Golden Sixty finished third in the 2022 Group One Gold Cup on a yielding surface. Despite the weather uncertainty, Lui remains optimistic, highlighting Golden Sixty’s professionalism and exceptional fitness. Other notable runners in the Champions Mile include Voyage Bubble (barrier six), Galaxy Patch (barrier one), and Japanese contender Obamburumai (barrier 10). Romantic Warrior drew barrier 10 for the Group One QE II Cup, while Massive Sovereign has a favorable barrier two. The Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize features California Spangle in barrier seven and Victor The Winner in barrier two. Mad Cool, who defeated Victor The Winner in Japan’s Group One Takamatsunomiya Kinen, drew barrier 11.
