David Hall is eager to give Invincible Sage a shot at emulating top sprinter Lucky Sweynesse when he chases the second leg of a feature double in Sunday’s Group Three Sha Tin Vase (1,200m).

Fresh from victory in the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m) on Champions Day, Invincible Sage was given the all-clear by Hall to continue his preparation after winning a Conghua trial impressively last week.

The former Australian sprinter can match the feat of Lucky Sweynesse, who was the first horse to win the Chairman’s Sprint Prize-Sha Tin Vase double in 12 years during his record-equalling season last year.

While some top sprinters have laboured under top weight in the Vase previously, Hall identified the race as a golden opportunity for Invincible Sage with 129 pounds on his back – six less than fellow Group One hero Victor The Winner.

“I was just making sure everything was in order with him but I think he was always going to run,” Hall said.

“He still gets a little bit of an advantage at the handicaps and we were happy with the way he trialled and the way he came through it. He worked well [on Wednesday morning] on the course proper and he looks ready for Sunday.”

Invincible Sage added to his reputation as a wet-track specialist when he relished a yielding surface to make a successful Group One debut in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize, defeating California Spangle by a length and a half.

His three Australian wins when known as Thron Bone were all on rain-affected ground.

While some rain is forecast this weekend, Hall wants to see Invincible Sage prove himself regardless of the condition of the track.

“It’ll be good to find out. He’s got to see if he can stand up and be a man now whether it’s wet or dry,” the veteran handler said.

“I suppose if it’s really wet, he loves it, but also being a handicap, the lightweights will love it too.”

Hall’s consistent sprinter Flying Ace will also tackle the Vase after a sound effort when fourth in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize.

“The handicap is a better race for him than it is for Invincible Sage,” said Hall, referring to Flying Ace’s light weight of 117 pounds.

“He’s been finishing close to them and now he gets a big weight pull. If he happens to turn it on, he can be really competitive and a win would be well deserved.”

Hall has another lightweight chance on Sunday in Atullibigeal, who carries just 115 pounds in the Group Three Lion Rock Trophy (1,600m).

“It’s a test but once again, they’re going in under handicap conditions and you’re getting [20 pounds] off Beauty Joy,” Hall said.

“Galaxy Patch is probably a different story – if the real one turns up it’s his race on the handicap. But I just thought Atullibigeal has been running well all season and I think he really is looking for the mile rather than trying to freshen him up all the time for the 1,400m.

“The two-week back up into the 1,600m with the light weight on his back is the race I wanted to give him a try at. He ticks a few boxes but there’s a couple of class horses there he has to get past.”