Straight Arron

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

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 February 21, 2024
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Hugh Bowman hopes Straight Arron can continue an upward career trajectory with victory in the HK$13 million Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Third in the G3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) under 135lb on 4 February, Straight Arron faces the elite of Hong Kong's middle-distance ranks this weekend with[...]

Posted on February 2, 2024
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Upbeat after a midweek double, Caspar Fownes will chase a third consecutive Group 3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) triumph when the four-time Hong Kong champion trainer saddles last year's winner Senor Toba and talented Straight Arron in the HK$4.2 million feature at Sha Tin on Sunday. Fownes produced Zebrowski in 2022 before Senor Toba's victory[...]

Posted on September 21, 2023
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Caspar Fownes hopes Straight Arron can lay the foundations for a bountiful campaign when the emerging staying star returns at Sha Tin on Sunday. Winner of three of his past five starts, including the Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Handicap (2400m) on 7 May, Straight Arron closed last season with a close fourth in[...]

Posted on May 8, 2023
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Still uncertain of Straight Arron's absolute potential, Caspar Fownes has outlined an ambitious programme for the exciting young stayer after his tough Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup Handicap (2400m) victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Taking on a string of seasoned, accomplished rivals on soft ground, Straight Arron (117lb) confirmed Fownes' high opinion with[...]

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

Banishing memories of Hong Kong Derby (2000m) disappointment, Straight Arron will be given the chance to vindicate trainer Caspar Fownes' lofty opinion in higher grades after the gelding's stunning win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Unsuited by a pedestrian tempo in the Hong Kong Derby on 19 March, Straight Arron finished fifth behind Voyage Bubble[...]

Posted on February 27, 2023
in Hong Kong Horse Racing News

Exultant after sealing a memorable feature double with Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) triumph aboard Super Sunny Sing at Sha Tin, Vincent Ho wasted little time in identifying the principal contenders – and opponents – for the Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on March 19 after a defining afternoon. After Super Sunny Sing claimed the traditional[...]

Posted on April 2, 2022
in Australian Horse Racing News

Chris Waller has won his third Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m) in four years after Straight Arron ($2.15F) and James McDonald combined in race 2 on Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick. Settling second last after jumping widest from barrier 8, the lightly raced three-year-old Fastnet Rock gelding started peeling around the[...]

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

Hugh Bowman has high Hong Kong Gold Cup hopes for Straight Arron

Caspar Fownes seeks more Group 3 Centenary Vase success

Fownes has high hopes for Straight Arron ahead of Sha Tin return

Straight Arron confirms elite potential with Group 3 triumph

Straight Arron avenges Hong Kong Derby defeat with stunning win

Super Sunny Sing firms in Derby calculations with Classic Cup win

Waller’s Straight Arron shows his class in Carbine Club Stakes

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