Jamie Spencer aiming to go out in storming fashion in Hong Kong Mile

Spencer's shock retirement at the relatively young age of 34 has been one of the stories of the year, with the Qatar Racing stable jockey set to continue his association with Sheikh Fahad al-Thani's outfit in a management role.

It would be a fitting end to a stellar career, though, if Spencer could add a Hong Kong feature to his résumé on a horse that trainer David Simcock says "is very close to Jamie's heart".

"Trade Storm is special to all of us, he's a stable favourite," Simcock said. "Hopefully, we can repeat the scenes from Canada, when he won the Woodbine Mile, although I think it would be even more exciting here."

For Simcock, who has had his licence for just over a decade, he is enjoying the chance to travel horses to some of the world's biggest meetings.

"With the prize money, you have to come here and have a go," he said. "It's my first time in Hong Kong and it's fantastic to have the chance to see it all first hand."