He might have been confined to the stands but Keith Yeung Ming-lun was grinning like it was he who partnered Master Of All to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Sidelined with injuries sustained in last weekend’s three-horse fall, Yeung watched on as Alexis Badel drove the Chris So Wai-yin-trained Master Of All to victory in the second section of the Class Four Jasmine Handicap (1,400m).

“It’s very good. I’m so happy for the owner [Kendrick Wong Chun-kit]. He’s given me great support and he deserves every win,” said Yeung after joining in on the winning photos for Master Of All, who he has ridden 10 times for three wins and five placings.

While still a little black and blue, Yeung has been cleared to return to the saddle at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

“The recovery has been great. I’ve had the full support of our physio Chris Kamper and the Jockey Club. They are the main reasons I can be back so soon,” said Yeung, who heads to the city circuit with five rides.

“I got stepped on on my glute and both of my thighs got kicked – I’ve got big hoof marks on my shoulder and my glute.

“But I was very lucky and it could have been a lot worse. I’m so glad we’re all OK.”

While Yeung will only miss two meetings, Angus Chung Yik-lai, Zac Purton and Vincent Ho Chak-yiu will be out of action for extended periods.

Lui’s four-year-old forges Ahead

Francis Lui Kin-wai could attack the Classic Cup (1,800m) with as many as five runners after Steps Ahead put his hand up for the second leg of the four-year-old series with victory in Sunday’s Class Three Marigold Handicap (1,800m).

Settled outside leader Liveandletlive by Andrea Atzeni, Steps Ahead went for home upon straightening and wasn’t for running down. His neck victory over Lo Rider will push his rating to around 80 and on the cusp of a Classic Cup start.

“He’s an honest horse. He always keeps fighting in his races. I’ll try get him to the Classic Cup and Derby, but his rating might not be high enough,” said Lui after the galloper’s third win at start nine.

Lui confirmed he has booked Joao Moreira to replace Purton aboard Packing Angel for March 2’s Classic Cup, while Blake Shinn will jump aboard Packing Hermod.

Shinn partnered Divano into an impressive second for Lui in the Classic Mile but has opted to make the switch, meaning Tom Marquand will ride Divano, while Cap Ferrat will be partnered by Craig Williams.

In other jockey news, Beauty Eternal will be ridden by someone other than Purton for the first time in his career, with Atzeni replacing the injured Australian for next weekend’s Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1,400m).

A Group One victor over 1,600m in last year’s Champions Mile, Beauty Eternal is a Group Three winner over 1,400m but last year’s Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup fourth placegetter will have to find another level to defeat Ka Ying Rising next Sunday.

Moore teams with World Pool

Racing fans can expect blogs and insight from Ryan Moore after the superstar confirmed he was “delighted” to sign on as a World Pool ambassador this week.

“World Pool has been such an important addition to the entire racing industry over the past few years,” Moore said of the global tote.

“The Hong Kong Jockey Club should be congratulated for all the effort and investment they’ve put into it.

“I’ve always said that Hong Kong is the blueprint for the way horse racing should be run, and World Pool is helping to amplify the very best racing on a global stage.

“It’s important that the racing world starts to work together, and to have everyone pulling in the same direction.”