Zac Purton guided Cheerfuljet to a smooth maiden win at start five in the second section of the Class 4 Kowloon City Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.
The Darci Brahma four-year-old was an easy two and a half lengths clear of runner-up Starlot (122lb) passing the winning arch.
“He’s another nice young horse,” trainer Caspar Fownes said. “He’s just a little bit immature and he’s needed to learn how to race the right way. He’s got good gate speed and gives himself a chance to get into the race; the third horse, Peace On Earth, went out quickly in front, we sat behind it and it was a nice, strong effort to go past him.
“He’s the sort of horse that can go on and win a few races for us this season.” -HKJC