Cruz’s Superstar Record-Breaker Retires
Tony Cruz has hailed California Spangle as a superstar in the wake of the champion sprinter’s retirement
11th April 2025
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Tony Cruz has hailed California Spangle as a superstar in the wake of the champion sprinter’s retirement
Riding with supreme confidence, Hugh Bowman’s growing winning streak continued with a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday as the Australian struck success for the fourth consecutive meeting
The 29th edition of the iconic Dubai World Cup at Meydan on Saturday delivered a spectacle of historic proportions, drawing a record-breaking crowd of more than 65 000 racing enthusiasts
Eustace revelled in a first Hong Kong treble on Sunday 7 April at Sha Tin and the 32-year-old is eyeing more momentum when he saddles four runners – Brave Witness, Colourful King, Jumbo Fortune and Charity Together at Happy Valley
The 2025 Randox Grand National will be remembered for years to come, not only for the records broken, but the emotions and ‘highs’ experienced by the winning connections
Wathnan Racing’s Hit Show foiled Forever Young’s attempt at completing the valuable Saudi Cup/Dubai World Cup double
A masterful ride by Connor Beasley saw local three-year-old Dark Saffron cause a massive shock with his success in the Gr1 Dubai Golden Shaheen at Meydan on Saturday
In a deep and constantly evolving event, last year’s Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) hero was given a sensible and patient ride by Keita Tosaki as the pace up front changed frequently
‘Things have been a bit slow but I just kept my head down and kept punching along. I thought I had a few decent rides on Sunday and some of the draws went my way, too!’
Soul Rush and Cristian Demuro broke the hearts of the global legion of Romantic Warrior fans as the Japanese challenger swooped late
Just 48 hours after Cheeky Wink’s smart win at Tipperary, the Kieswetter and Heffer families enjoyed another champagne moment at Sandown
Ridgemont’s Rafeef fairytale received more endorsement on the Championships Finale at Turffontein on Saturday when his daughter, Chasing Happiness, ran her eight opponents off their feet to register her second stakes success when winning the TAB Gr2 Senor Santa Stakes
The number of entries compares favourably in quantum with recent years, with 58 first entries received in 2024, 60 in 2023, 68 in 2022, 53 in 2021, 52 in 2020, 49 in 2019, and 69 in 2018
Ironically, it was a colt which provided Alan with a first Gr1 success, this being Alec and Gillian Foster’s homebred Cereus, who landed the 2001 Gold Cup at Hollywoodbets Greyville, his victory completing a momentous double on the day, with the Gr2 Golden Slipper having gone the way of juvenile filly Tatler, a great-great-great grandaughter of Sun Lass!
