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Brett Crawford

Brett Crawford: A highly accomplished horse trainer, he boasts over 1,400 career winners and 38 Group 1 victories, including consecutive Durban July wins in 2023 and 2024. Originally from Zimbabwe, he built a distinguished career in South Africa, gaining experience under top trainers before establishing Crawford Racing. Renowned for his methodical approach and professionalism, he has trained numerous top-class thoroughbreds. He is now embarking on a significant new role, joining the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the 2025-26 season, marking a new international chapter in his extensive career. His son, James, will continue the South African operations.

Brett Crawford

Crawford hoping PI Legend can transfer winning all-weather form to Sha Tin turf

Sunday will see the four-year-old son maintain the services of Karis Teetan after almost a month between runs.

Crawford hoping grey can get Public’s Attention with breakthrough local win

Atzeni clinches best Hong Kong season with double crowned by King’s big win

Classic Series early look: trainers weigh in on their young hopefuls

The SCMP analyses some of this campaign’s top three-year-olds as they gear towards the four-year-old series in 2027.

Crawford happy with first Hong Kong campaign as he eyes more transfer success

The South African trainer will look to add to his 21 wins in his debut season in the city with six runners at Sha Tin on Sunday.

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best win and ride of May

Zac Purton and Joao Moreira had big months, while Caspar Fownes and Cody Mo were the best of the trainers.

Fownes draws two clear in championship race as trio of debutants strike

Papaya Brose and Family Jewel help trainer extend his title lead, while 53-1 roughie Joyful Joy heads three first-starters to score.

Stormy Grove ‘close’ to top level as Lor hopes for further progress at Sha Tin

The top trainer also runs the likes of excitement machine Smart Golf and veteran Money Catcher on Sunday’s card.

Crawford keeps momentum rolling with Mugen as Newnham bags bittersweet double

South African handler helps Group Three winner break long drought as Australian trainer experiences roller coaster day.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri outshines Mercedes duo to go fastest in Japan practice

Teenager Kimi Antonelli, who won career-first grand prix in China, finishes second, with early championship leader George Russell third.

Strong Sha Tin line-up for Hewitson headlined by Supreme Sea and Packing Angel

South African jockey looks forward to solid chances on both turf and all-weather tracks on Sunday.

Chau celebrates 200th Hong Kong win with brilliant treble at Sha Tin

Fresh from nine winners in February, young jockey kicks off March in style with three-timer to reach a career milestone.

Crawford set to keep the good times rolling with strong Sha Tin squad

The 54-year-old’s Sunday chances are headlined by Lovero, Conspirator and Beauty Missile.

Lui continues great 2026 as Atzeni and Cruz also secure doubles at Sha Tin

Amazing Partners and Turquoise Velocity hand veteran handler a double as his stable’s top form rolls on.

Crawford fancies weight swing and return to Sha Tin for Encountered in G3 Vase

South African handler expects his galloper to relish a 6lb turnaround on Speed Dragon and switch in course for Sunday’s feature.

Lui bags two Class Twos and unveils smart debutant to extend superb form

Veteran trainer continues a big two-week period with Winning Wing, Invincible Shield and Gold Patch victorious on Sunday.

Atzeni trebles up as Shum hits 900 Hong Kong winners at Sha Tin

The Sardinian jockey rode his second treble in the city, while veteran trainer brings up another milestone on the all-dirt card.

Who wins at Sha Tin? In-form Emblazon can make the leap to Class Three

Jay Rooney provides an extended rundown of his tips for Sunday’s 11-race card.

Guyon extends hot form with double as Newnham unveils smart debut winner

French jockey continues to gather momentum in Hong Kong with a brace, while Supreme Sea makes an impressive start to his career.

Double delight for Crawford and Fownes at Happy Valley

There were also winners for British duo Hollie Doyle and Richard Kingscote at the city circuit.

Crawford’s ‘fairy tale’ continues as Encountered takes Group Three glory

The South African’s brilliant start to life in the city continues as he wins with his first Group runner.

Who wins at Sha Tin? Strathpeffer a super chance to salute again

Jay Rooney runs through his selections for the 10-race card, which is highlighted by the Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse.

Crawford has one slight concern ahead of HK Group race debut with Encountered

South African handler hopes the Sha Tin track won’t be too firm for consistent galloper in Sunday’s feature.

Crawford has high hopes of Class Two Valley victory with Encountered

First-season Hong Kong handler believes his six-year-old can go one better after a slashing first-up second to Lo Rider.

Who wins at Sha Tin? Wunderbar the one to beat in feature dash

Sam Agars runs through his tips ahead of a bumper National Day card.

What wins at Sha Tin? Purton set for a Fun Sunday with host of chances

Owen Goulding provides an extended view of his tips ahead of the Group Three card.

Excitement builds as Hong Kong season opener doubles as Ka Ying Rising’s send-off

The world’s best sprinter will be the headline act on what shapes up to be an action-packed afternoon at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Kingscote returns, Thompson departs and Cruz gets an extension

British jockey rejoins the Hong Kong riding roster after a successful end to his short-term stint earlier this year.