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Weather poser for Cruz and California Spangle

Hong Kong’s challenging spring weather rather than barrier position is the only concern Tony Cruz has for his highly-fancied California Spangle.
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Avdulla eyes third consecutive Group 1 with California Spangle

Brenton Avdulla has a perfect record aboard California Spangle and the in-form Australian will be hoping it stays that way.
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California Spangle wins Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint for Cruz, Avdulla

California Spangle has charged to record-breaking victory in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) for Tony Cruz and Brenton Avdulla at Meydan Racecourse.
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Cruz excited by California Spangle’s Group 1 Al Quoz prospects

Tony Cruz is confident California Spangle can defy convention by reprising elite sprinting form and pressing for victory in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint...
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California Spangle wins Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup

Brenton Avdulla has guided Tony Cruz's California Spangle to an all-the-way victory in Sunday's Group 1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin.

Cruz upbeat over Group 1 Stewards’ Cup hopes

Tony Cruz believes a gear change and a more favourable weight scenario could pave the way for California Spangle’s form resurgence in the Group 1...

Tony Cruz plots Hong Kong Mile repeat with California Spangle

Tony Cruz believes that California Spangle can repeat his victory over Golden Sixty in the Group 1 Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Barrier challenge as Golden Sixty chases history

Golden Sixty must overcome the widest draw of all in stall 14 if he is to reclaim his Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) crown...

Bowman Sha Tin Trophy masterclass on California Spangle caps four-timer

Hugh Bowman crowned an outstanding display and sealed a quartet at Sha Tin on Sunday with a masterful ride on California Spangle in the Group...

California Spangle is back for Sha Tin Trophy defence

California Spangle will chase consecutive wins in the HK$5.35 million Group 2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Cruz unbothered by FWD Champions Mile draw ahead of Golden Sixty clash

Tony Cruz is adamant California Spangle’s best hopes of securing HK$20 million Group 1 FWD Champions Mile glory is to revert to his customary pace-setting...

California Spangle showcases Champions Mile hopes with Chairman’s Trophy win

Tony Cruz believes California Spangle is capable of beating Golden Sixty after a dogged Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) triumph at Sha Tin on Sunday.
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Sha Tin races preview, best bets & quaddie | Sunday, April 9

We’re back racing at Sha Tin on Sunday afternoon with a strong 10-race program set for decision. See Nathan Keven's best bets and quaddie selections...

California Spangle, Beauty Joy weather query for Chairman’s

Bidding for a fourth Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) victory at Sha Tin on Sunday, Tony Cruz will cautiously monitor weather conditions.

Lucky Sweynesse stars with Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup success

Lucky Sweynesse collected his second Group 1 crown in as many starts at Sha Tin on Sunday as he reeled in a brave California Spangle...

Purton bids for his fifth Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup triumph

Having won the Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup three times in the past five years, Zac Purton will be chasing his fifth title in...
Sha Tin racing tips

Sunday’s Sha Tin racing tips & quaddie picks | March 19, 2023

The Hong Kong Derby headlines a massive 10-race card out of Sha Tin Racecourse this Sunday. See our best bets and quaddie tips.

Golden Sixty reigns supreme in gripping Stewards’ Cup showdown

Underlining enduring greatness with a towering performance to claim victory in a blockbuster Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) at Sha Tin, Golden Sixty could be...

Zac Purton bracing for the ultimate challenge in Stewards’ Cup

Revered as a master tactician, Zac Purton believes the HK$12 million Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) will be decided by the smallest factors as Hong...

2023 Hong Kong Stewards’ Cup preview & betting strategy

What 2023 Stewards’ Cup Where Sha Tin Racecourse When Sunday, January 29, 2023 | 4:05pm HKT (7:05pm AEDT) | Race 7 Prizemoney HK$12,000,000 Distance 1600m...
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Stewards’ Cup shapes to live up to huge pre-race billing

Accustomed to elite success at home and abroad, Danny Shum believes the blockbuster Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) clash between Hong Kong’s three top-rated horses...
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Romantic Warrior and Golden Sixty fill top 10 in World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

Romantic Warrior and Golden Sixty have ranked inside the top 10 in the 2022 World’s Best Racehorse Rankings (WBRR), released by the International Federation of...

Vincent Ho’s keeping the faith in Golden Sixty ahead of Stewards’ Cup

Vincent Ho is holding firm in his belief Golden Sixty will be able to bounce back in Sunday week’s HK$12 million Group 1 Stewards’ Cup...

Golden Sixty tunes up for Stewards’ Cup clash

All eyes were on Golden Sixty on Tuesday morning at Sha Tin as he continued his preparation towards the HK$12 million Group 1 Stewards’ Cup...
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Hong Kong’s ‘Big Three’ set for Stewards’ Cup showdown

Next month’s Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) is set to be a blockbuster renewal with a trio of Hong Kong’s equine heavyweights – Golden Sixty,...