So hopeful Hong Lok Golf can echo the Boom at Sha Tin
by Sam Agars on Saturday, February 8, 2025 12:00 PM Hong Lok Golf salutes under Harry Bentley at Sha Tin last month. Photo: Kenneth Chan
He's already done it this season with The Boom Box and now Chris So Wai-yin is hopeful he's got Hong Lok Golf primed to make it three wins from as many starts at Sha Tin this Sunday.
Like The Boom Box did on January 26, Hong Lok Golf enters Class Three company on a rating of 66 after consecutive Class Four successes to begin his career.
The Boom Box remained undefeated in some style and Hong Lok Golf looks well placed to follow suit from barrier six in the TVB Heroes In White Handicap (1,200m).
'I hope he can be like The Boom Box and win three in a row,' said So of the four-year-old son of Grunt.
'Class Three is totally different but I think he can handle it. He's not carrying a heavy weight, so the step up should be good for him. He's still in good form.' — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) January 5, 2025
Harry Bentley has been in the saddle for Hong Lok Golf's first two starts and the Englishman will again take the reins this weekend.
'Harry galloped him and he's very happy. I think he will keep improving,' So said of Hong Lok Golf, who carries 124 pounds.
'He's got ability and everything is going right. When he comes back after his gallops he's bounding, he's jumping about. The draw is OK and he should be able to get a good result.'
Hong Lok Golf tackles fellow last-start winners Blazing Wind and Triumphant More, as well as the likes of Majestic Express, Alsonso, Rising From Ashes and Call Me Gorgeous.
He is one of six runners for So on Sunday, with the 56-year-old also saddling up Top Time, Colourful Winner, Great State, Oldtown and Winning Gold.
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