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...
Whizz Kid claims Group 3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy
Celebrating his third victory as a trainer in the Group 3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy (1000m), Tony Cruz deflected credit for the success to jockey Harry...
Tony Cruz eyes Hong Kong Derby with Fallon
The Hong Kong Derby shapes a potential target for Fallon after Tony Cruz’s young stayer showcased Four-Year-Old Classic Series potential at Sha Tin on Tuesday.
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.
James McDonald delights Tony Cruz with Chevalier Cup masterclass
Tony Cruz has lauded James McDonald’s precision ride to snare the Class 1 Chevalier Cup Handicap (1600m) on The Golden Scenery.
Angus Chung, Douglas Whyte log Happy Valley trebles
Angus Chung jubilated in the best haul of his fledgling Hong Kong career when the apprentice slotted a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.
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.
Purton, Cruz search for more Group 3 Celebration Cup success
Zac Purton believes Circuit Stellar’s barrier manners will be crucial to the outcome of the HK$4.2 million Group 3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m).
Zac Purton, Francis Lui crowned Valley Kings after Happy Valley finale
Zac Purton and Francis Lui have been acclaimed Hong Kong racing’s ‘Kings of The Valley’ after the pair clinched the jockey and trainer mantles.
Cruz snares Happy Valley treble
In a meeting of generations, Tony Cruz slotted a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night to secure training honours as Angus Chung posted a...
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.
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.
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...
Beauty Charge rockets to Happy Valley triumph for Cruz, Chadwick
Tony Cruz vaulted back into the top five of the 2022/23 Hong Kong trainers’ championship and maintained hopes of a third title when Beauty Charge...
Tony Cruz joins elite Hong Kong company with Sha Tin success
Tony Cruz has edged higher into Hong Kong’s pantheon of racing immortals by becoming only the third trainer to post 1,000 winners at Sha Tin,...
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...
California Spangle holds Golden Sixty at bay in Hong Kong Mile
It was a case of third time lucky for California Spangle at Sha Tin on Sunday as he denied Golden Sixty’s record-equalling Group 1 Hong...
Champion Golden Sixty returns triumphant in Jockey Club Mile
Golden Sixty made a sparkling return to racing at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, November 20) with the 22nd victory of his decorated 25-start career...
Beauty Joy Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse challenge for Zac Purton
Zac Purton is bracing for all contingencies when the reigning Hong Kong Champion Jockey reunites with Beauty Joy in the Group 3 Sa Sa Ladies’...
California Spangle trials for Cruz, Golden Sixty works solo
Tony Cruz believes California Spangle has the scope to maintain his upward trajectory as he readies for his rematch with Golden Sixty in the HKD$5...
Bentley hopes Majestic Star can strike again
Harry Bentley is optimistic Majestic Star can continue his emergence as one of Hong Kong’s most versatile horses when he returns to turf competition and...