Making a case for a maiden that hasn't won in 18 tries, on a track that is unpredictable at the best of times - but could be rain-affected as well - is a tough sell; but that's just the nature of Class Five racing.M's Magic lacks fight in a finish and overall ability. But barrier one and a sound run over the course and distance last start are enough to make the Paul O'Sullivan-trained five-year-old a banker in the first leg of a jackpot-carrying, but incredibly tough, Triple Trio at Sha Tin on S

Making a case for a maiden that hasn't won in 18 tries, on a track that is unpredictable at the best of times - but could be rain-affected as well - is a tough sell; but that's just the nature of Class Five racing.

M's Magic lacks fight in a finish and overall ability. But barrier one and a sound run over the course and distance last start are enough to make the Paul O'Sullivan-trained five-year-old a banker in the first leg of a jackpot-carrying, but incredibly tough, Triple Trio at Sha Tin on Sunday.

The 1,650m Class Five on the dirt is hard enough to get past, but what follows are one of the most competitive and even Class Fours of the season and an all-weather track Class Three, with the usual suspects lining up, but no clear standouts.

If M's Magic is ever going to crack it for a win - it will be over the extended mile on the inner track - and Sunday could be the day. He comes off a run where he did things wrong at Happy Valley, but before that, his third over the course and distance would be good enough to figure.

There doesn't look to be much speed, and from gate one, Olivier Doleuze can hopefully roll along at his leisure.

Precision Magic (Douglas Whyte) is next in, even though he has drawn the widest, his two wins over the course and distance make him a solid selection.

Others to consider are Mirage R (Weichong Marwing), Gorgeous Ruler (Ben So Tik-hung) and Watch First (Tye Angland).

The middle pin - a Class Four over 1,400m - is perhaps the hardest to narrow things down. You can make a rational case for every horse in the race, at least on a place line, except one - Lucky Choice - and he drew barrier one.

Two horses standout as banker options - Sunny Pearl (Whyte) or Mochi (Zac Purton). (www.racing.scmp.com)