Tony Cruz's newly gelded St Fevre made a better impression at yesterday's Sha Tin barrier trials than in his Hong Kong debut when the then Dehere colt tailed off last on November 22. He had a tough run on the speed in his debut and was later found to have substantial blood in the trachea. St Fevre had a busy run in the early stages, settling second last, improving around the outside to third, before being turned back to the inside by Matthew Chadwick to find the lead. He peeled away in the strai

Tony Cruz's newly gelded St Fevre made a better impression at yesterday's Sha Tin barrier trials than in his Hong Kong debut when the then Dehere colt tailed off last on November 22.

He had a tough run on the speed in his debut and was later found to have substantial blood in the trachea.

St Fevre had a busy run in the early stages, settling second last, improving around the outside to third, before being turned back to the inside by Matthew Chadwick to find the lead. He peeled away in the straight to win the 1,050m all-weather heat by over three lengths in a time of 62.56 seconds.

St Fevre won as a two-year-old in New Zealand, before finishing second to The Heckler in the Group One Sire's Produce Stakes (1,400m) and sits on a rating of 87.

The strong performance ensured he was passed fit to return to action, and the three-year-old should make his presence felt when he takes his place next time.

The Me Tsui Yu-sak trained Team Work also caught the eye finishing third, despite finishing 5 1/2 lengths behind St Fevre. He dropped out to the rear with the blinkers on and then made good ground along the rails in the straight, despite his momentum being slowed for a few strides.

The second 1,050m dirt heat was taken out by the Almond Lee Yee-tat trained Leading City, who led throughout in a slower time of 64.07 seconds.

Ka Ka's Prosperity made appeal with his easy striding effort down the centre of the course to finish third. He is entered for Saturday's Sha Tin meeting where he will tackle the Class Three Canarvon Handicap (1,400m) at his second start.

The grey took a long time to settle at his Happy Valley debut on December 9 and was caught too far back upon straightening to be a threat over the 1,200m.

It should be noted both horses who trialled last Tuesday and were presented at the races on Sunday - Healthy Blueberry and Cerise Cherry - performed admirably for strong placings.

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