Past The Wire Search February 19, 2021 Excellent Proposal’s rousing Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) victory set the benchmark for this year’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) and while the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) this Sunday (21 February) will paint a clearer picture for next month’s HK$24 million event, there is still sufficient time for a contender to emerge from the shadows with four weeks to go until the Four-Year-Old Classic Series’ third and final leg. And, championship leading jockey Joao Moreira – who is without a ride confirmed for the Derby – isn’t going to be surprised if the Tony Millard-trained Panfield comes to the fore and stakes his claims for a Derby tilt in Sunday’s Class 2 Ambitious Dragon Handicap (2000m).