Jerry Chau Chun-lok continued his incredible form and celebrated his 200th Hong Kong win in style with a treble at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Fresh from nine winners in February, Chau picked up where he left off to boot home Francis Lui Kin-wai’s pair Chill Partners and Galactic Voyage and the in-form Emblazon.

“After I graduated in 2021, everything was more of a challenge and I had to fight for it and at this stage, I’m really happy with 200 winners,” Chau said.

“I need to thank the trainers who have supported me and the owners as well. If not for their support, I can’t reach that milestone.”

Chau was at his brilliant best on Lui’s pair, helping them both overcome the wide draw of barrier 11 to salute.

The 25-year-old’s ride on Chill Partners in the second section of the Class Four Citi Private Bank Handicap (1,400m) was executed to perfection, landing in the box seat after sending him forward from the draw.

The three-year-old wore down pacesetter and $2.9 favourite California Bay late to score by a short head, bagging his first triumph at start four.

Galactic Voyage made it back-to-back victories when he rocketed home to win the Class Three Citi Wealth Advisory Services Handicap (1,200m), beating Mickley by a length and a quarter.

“He is a very good horse and in trackwork, he’s just very settled and relaxed,” said Chau of the Australian import. “He just does his own work and on race day, he wants to win.”

Emblazon capped Chau’s three-timer with a fourth consecutive win in the Class Two Citi Credit Card Handicap (1,400m), with a tilt at the Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) still alive for Cody Mo Wai-kit’s galloper.

“He’s a very, very good horse. In the beginning, he didn’t show his heart yet but when he was ready, he’s improved with every race,” said Chau.

“To be honest, I think he can handle the 2,000m trip because he settles well during the races and never fights with me. I think at 2,000m, I can still ride him quietly and get a good finish.”

Emblazon also clinched a double for Mo, who earlier won the first section of the Class Four Citi Ultima Handicap (1,200m) with Conrad Patch.

“I like this horse very much,” Mo said after the son of Zoustar broke through at start three.

“The horse is only three years old and his last two runs were very good. He was still green in this race but he’ll keep improving. I hope later on he can handle a mile.”

Conrad Patch was the first leg of a brace for Hugh Bowman, who later lifted Tony Cruz’s Gentlemen Legacy to victory in the Class Three Citi Investment Services Handicap (2,000m).

Hewitson capitalises on Dream pick-up ride

Lyle Hewitson made the most of the late call up to replace Karis Teetan on Warriors Dream, guiding the Brett Crawford-trained gelding to victory in the second section of the Class Four Citigold Handicap (1,200m) on Sunday.

Teetan was forced to miss his Sha Tin rides after being stranded in Dubai, with airspaces closed amid missile strikes as part of the US-Israel and Iran conflict.

Settled in the box seat by Hewitson, Warriors Dream took full advantage of an inside run to wear down the pacesetter Alsonso and win by half a length.

Despite missing the winning ride, Teetan still played a crucial role in Warriors Dream’s first local victory at start 11.

“It’s a pity Karis couldn’t be here, because he’s the one that after [Warriors Dream’s] last start suggested to take off the hood and put the tongue tie on, which he was spot on about,” Crawford said.

“I spoke to Karis this morning – everything is up in the air at the moment. I have no idea what is going on but he’s basically just waiting. Luckily they’re safe and well, but obviously it’s a terrifying time and hopefully they’ll be home soon.”

Crawford was delighted to watch Warriors Dream add to his two pre-import victories in Britain.

“The race worked out really well for us. Lyle got him in a great position and I liked the way he fought to the finish; it was close, but he finished off really well,” Crawford said.

“He’s a horse that we’ve been teaching to settle as he’s been over-racing, which is why he wore the hood, but I think he’s learned now and is a better horse for it.

“With time to come, I think we can step him up a little further in trip but I’m just delighted to have won today.”