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Buddies lands Panasonic Cup, Cruz considers Hong Kong Mile
A tenacious all-the-way win from Buddies (So You Think) in the Class 1 Panasonic Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin yesterday had trainer Tony Cruz considering next month’s Hong Kong Mile (Gr 1, 1600m) as the gelding’s next step. “Looks like I have to, we might as well give it a go – what’s there... Read More
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Teetan sparkles with three, Sky Darci stamps Classic Mile credentials
Karis Teetan sparkled with a midweek treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday, which took him to joint-second place in the jockeys’ championship and maintained the early season pressure on the ‘big two’ of Zac Purton and Joao Moreira. “It’s going well, you always appreciate the support and days like this, I just need to put... Read More

Gritty Golden Dash caps Valley double for Badel
Alexis Badel fired home a double to bookend yesterday’s ten-race card at Happy Valley which he capped with a gritty success aboard Golden Dash (Snitzel) in the Class 2 Fenwick Handicap (1200m). “He’s a nice horse – I don’t think I gave him the best ride but he’s a big horse with a great action,”... Read More

Kings Shield dominates with Dubai on the radar
Kings Shield (Scat Daddy) put his rivals to the sword with an authoritative win in the Class 2 Hebe Hill Handicap (1650m) at Sha Tin yesterday. The former British-trained import has developed into a force to be reckoned with on the dirt in Hong Kong and this latest win, his third over the course and... Read More

Furore snaffles the Ladies’ Purse
Furore (6 g Pierro – Stormy Choice by Redoute’s Choice) snaffled the Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (Gr 3, 1800m) at Sha Tin yesterday to lead home a one-two finish for trainer Tony Cruz in the HK$3.5 million (approximately AUD$642,200) contest. The six-year-old passed the post a length and a quarter ahead of stablemate and reigning... Read More

Moreira bags midweek quartet as Columbus County impresses
Joao Moreira capped a four-timer at Happy Valley yesterday with a smart victory aboard Columbus County (Redwood) in the Class 2 Time Warp Handicap (1800m) for trainer Caspar Fownes. “We know how hard it is to win one race in Hong Kong, when you go home with four in the bag it’s very pleasing and... Read More