The David Hayes and Keith Yeung Ming-lun partnership will look to continue their recent success at Happy Valley on Wednesday night when Withallmyfaith steps out in the Class Three Sichuan Bipenggou Tourist Attractions Handicap (1,650m).

While the New Zealand import has been competitive in Class Three company throughout his Hong Kong career so far, a local victory has eluded the five-year-old.

A strong partnership with regular jockey Yeung – who has ridden him in all eight of his starts this season – and an ideal barrier draw of seven should aid chances on Wednesday.

“I think he’s just got to hold his form, I would say he’ll need a really good ride from Keith. Keith’s been riding the horse right through, he knows him well, he’s got a great barrier – so he should get a good run,” said Hayes.

While he had been regularly performing well at Sha Tin, Hayes elected to run him at the city circuit last start, where he recorded a third placing by just a neck behind Mister Dapper over course and distance.

“I just think the standard at Happy Valley is about 10 per cent easier, and you often run into a really progressive Derby horse at Sha Tin. He’s a genuine Class Three horse and he’s racing in his class at the moment. Normally you get Class Threes easier at Happy Valley,” Hayes said.

Yeung has formed a steadfast relationship with the son of Mongolian Khan and is looking forward to teaming up with him for the ninth time.

“He’s super loyal, he always tries his heart out every race. The owner has been super supportive to me so I’m desperate to get the win,” said Yeung.

While Yeung has ridden him near the pace in previous starts, which has reaped solid performances, Wednesday will see a change of tactics.

“I think it’s better if we can find him cover and just settle him, because sometimes when he’s in front, he gets a little bit keen and that puts him out over the last 100m. So it would be most ideal if I can find him cover and put him to sleep, I think that’s the best way to ride him,” Yeung said.

Hayes will have three of his eight runners performing on a seven-day backup, including Star Brose who will also be ridden by Yeung in the Class Four KC Smart Mobility Handicap (2,200m).

“We copy and paste when he last won. He went from a quick backup into a 2,200m and it worked, so we’ve planned to do it again for quite some time,” said Hayes.

“I thought his run was full of merit the other day. He ran the sizzling sectionals and 2,200m is his winning distance.”

Oriental Surprise will also step out on the quick backup in the Class Five Intercontinental Limousine Handicap (1,200m), with a much more favourable draw of four compared to recent starts.

“He’s drawn a gate – I’m sure a winning Class Five is close and if there’s more rain about that’s a huge bonus for him, he loves the wet so if it’s raining tomorrow I’ll be very happy,” said Hayes.

Harmony N Blessed rounds out Hayes’ trio in the feature Class Three Kwoon Chung Bus Cup (1,200m), jumping from barrier three with Harry Bentley on board.

“When he’s back in his class with a good barrier, you always have to be wary of the old nine-year-old. I think he’ll run well,” Hayes said.