David Eustace marked a significant milestone on Sunday with his first-ever treble in Hong Kong, as his horses Regency Happy Star, Good Luck Babe, and Sea Sapphire all triumphed at Sha Tin.
“I thought we were coming here with a strong team and probably our first three runners proved that with two winners and a second. This is a nice surprise. They’ve all raced well and consistent, so it’s very pleasing,” said Eustace.
The 32-year-old, now in his first season in Hong Kong, has enjoyed an impressive start with 23 wins. Regency Happy Star kicked off the day with a victory in the Class 5 Chung Chi Alumni Handicap (1400m) under Alexis Badel.
Good Luck Babe claimed the Class 4 United Alumni Handicap (1600m) with Karis Teetan aboard, while Sea Sapphire held off rivals in the Class 4 CUHK Alumni Cup Handicap (1200m) under Ben Thompson.
Meanwhile, jockey Karis Teetan also completed a treble, beginning with Top Throne’s win for David Hayes.
