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California Spangle coasts to victory in his 1,200m dirt trial on Tuesday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Spangle a ‘good chance’ to race again this term as rain concerns Cruz ahead of G1

Star sprinter-miler cruises through trial ahead of potential Premier Cup run, while legendary trainer confirms La City Blanche and Five G Patch are ready for Champions & Chater Cup

21 May 2024

La City Blanche (outside) guns down stablemate Five G Patch to win the Queen Mother Memorial Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chadwick lands long-awaited Group win in gruelling Queen Mother Memorial Cup

5 May 2024 - 7:33 PM

Jumbo Legend (outside) salutes at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz slams Happy Valley track: ‘it’s never been this bad before’

2 May 2024 - 7:40 PM

Tony Cruz celebrates his 1,500th win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz joins elite club with 1,500th win: ‘It’s an achievement in any trainer’s lifetime’

7 Apr 2024 - 7:13 PM

California Spangle steams home in Saturday’s Group One Al Quoz Sprint (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

As Cruz weighs up Spangle’s options abroad, it’d be silly to rule out Royal Ascot

1 Apr 2024 - 7:54 PM

Jockey Brenton Avdulla salutes as California Spangle wins the Group One Al Quoz Sprint (1,200m) at Meydan on Saturday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz joins brother Derek on Al Quoz honour roll as Spangle sparkles in Dubai

30 Mar 2024 - 11:46 PM

California Spangle takes out Sunday’s Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1,400m) under Brenton Avdulla. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Dubai beckons for California Spangle after brave Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup win

10 Mar 2024 - 7:32 PM

Fallon salutes under Keith Yeung at Sha Tin last month. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz hopes Fallon can fly again as he launches two-pronged Classic Mile assault

1 Feb 2024 - 1:23 PM

A jubilant Keith Yeung enjoys Fallon’s win at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Yeung already Derby dreaming after Fallon dazzles again: ‘I like him a lot’

13 Jan 2024 - 7:25 PM

California Spangle and Hugh Bowman win the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) in October. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Confident Cruz ‘very pleased’ as Spangle and Bowman reunite in Sha Tin feature

30 Dec 2023 - 4:54 PM

Five G Patch wins over 2,000m at Sha Tin on January 23. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz hopes G1 placegetter’s rivals aren’t a Patch on him: ‘Distance is perfect’

22 Dec 2023 - 8:14 PM

Mark Newnham celebrates his first Sha Tin winners with fellow double scorer Luke Ferraris. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham shows skill and repays owner with first Sha Tin winners

25 Oct 2023 - 11:30 PM

Hugh Bowman celebrates his four-timer after California Spangle’s Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) win on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz tells Purton ‘he made the wrong decision’ after Spangle gives Bowman four

15 Oct 2023 - 7:57 PM

California Spangle wins the Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m) 12 months ago. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Spangle ‘not as well tuned’ for Sha Tin Trophy defence as he was a year ago

14 Oct 2023 - 8:44 AM

Beauty Joy runs third under Hugh Bowman in his September 15 trial. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz chases Celebration Cup hat-trick: ‘Bowman is hot, so he’s got a good chance’

21 Sep 2023 - 2:44 PM

Brenton Avdulla returns to scale after The Golden Scenery’s Class Two Tai Mo Shan Handicap (1,400m) win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Apologetic Avdulla closes opening day at Sha Tin with his best win in Hong Kong

10 Sep 2023 - 8:48 PM

Hugh Bowman trials Beauty Joy at Sha Tin on March 28. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman derives Joy from getting best out of defending Lion Rock Trophy champion

3 Jun 2023 - 11:01 AM

Matthew Chadwick celebrates his 500th Hong Kong win at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chadwick becomes only third home-grown jockey to ride 500 Hong Kong winners

31 May 2023 - 11:23 PM

Topic / Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.