Francis Lui topped the trainer's table with seven wins at the end of yesterday's racing at Sha Tin (Saturday, 21 September). Massive Pocket initiated a double when he charged late through a narrow gap to take the Class 3 Nam Sang Wai Handicap (1000m), with Vincent Ho in the plate. Ho's four wins this term have all been achieved aboard Lui-trained horses.

And the Teetan-ridden More Than This (133lb) appeared to lay early claims for consideration in the Four-Year-Old Classic Series when winning the Class 3 Tai Tong Handicap (1600m), his second Hong Kong win.

Danny Shum ended the day joint second in the trainer standings after Blade Racer took the opener, the Class 5 Hung Shui Liu Handicap (1200m). It was the four-year-old's third start of the term and he made no mistake under Dylan Mo to score at odds of 36/1.

Jockey Matthew Poon opened his account for the campaign in the Class 4 Lau Fau Shan Handicap (1200m). The rider rousted Elite Boy to the lead and dictated.