After a couple of solid – but by no means spectacular – trials, California Spangle must carry the top weight of 135 pounds and jump from the widest gate in Sunday’s 10-runner Sha Tin Trophy.

Three-time Group One winner California Spangle has been retired, with the swashbuckling front runner signing off after 13 wins from 34 starts and an imposing HK$83,796,256 in prize money.