Meydan

California Spangle wins Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint for Cruz, Avdulla

Posted on March 31, 2024
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

California Spangle has charged to record-breaking victory in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m), defeating a world-class field to provide Tony Cruz and Brenton Avdulla with career highlights at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday. Clocking 1:07.50, California Spangle (130lb) overpowered his rivals to better Wildman Jack's track record of 1:07.61, defeating Star Of Mystery (117lb)[...]

Posted on March 29, 2024
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Caspar Fownes is hopeful Straight Arron can prove his wares against elite opposition, including Voyage Bubble, in the HK$39 million Group 1 Dubai Turf (1800m) at Meydan on Saturday night despite drawing barrier 12. To be ridden by Brenton Avdulla, Straight Arron faces 15 opponents as Fownes bids to better his stable's previous best result[...]

Posted on March 28, 2024
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Aiming to secure a second major success at Meydan Racecourse, Ricky Yiu believes Voyage Bubble has the class and preparation to strongly contend in the HK$39 million Group 1 Dubai Turf (1800m) on Saturday (March 30). Yiu arrived in Dubai to news 2023 Hong Kong Derby (2000m) and 2024 Group 1 Stewards' Cup (1600m) winner[...]

Posted on March 27, 2024
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Tony Cruz is confident California Spangle can defy convention by reprising elite sprinting form and pressing for victory in the HK$11.7 million Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday night. To face 11 rivals, including John Size's Sight Success, California Spangle will contest a 1200m race for the first time since[...]

Posted on March 24, 2023
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Pierre Ng is already well versed in travelling horses and the newcomer to Hong Kong's training ranks is thriving in Dubai as preparations continue for a new but familiar challenge. Ng will saddle his first two overseas runners when Duke Wai lines up in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) and Glorious Dragon in[...]

California Spangle wins Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint for Cruz, Avdulla

Fownes keen to establish Straight Arron’s standing on international stage

Voyage Bubble carries Yiu’s hopes in Group 1 Dubai Turf

Cruz excited by California Spangle’s Group 1 Al Quoz prospects

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