A perfect ride by Macau’s champion jockey Ruan Maia gave victory to River Control in the 27th running of the Macau Gold Cup at Taipa on Sunday.

Macau’s former top racehorse, the 2015 SJM Derby winner The Alfonso, returned to the winner’s circle with a super win in Saturdays G2 Director’s Cup at Taipa.

The Geoff Allendorf prepared Luen On Treasure stamped himself as a legitimate Macau Derby contender with a big win at Taipa on Sunday over 1800 metres on the turf.