HONG KONG - Trainer Tony Cruz dedicated California Spangle’s victory in the HK$13 million (S$2.2 million) Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin on March 10 to late owner Howard Liang. He also praised Brenton Avdulla’s “perfect” ride on the...
Jockey Brenton Avdulla celebrating on the Tony Cruz-trained California Spangle in the Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse on March 10. His mount led all the way. HONG KONG - Trainer Tony Cruz dedicated California Spangle’s victory in the HK$13 million Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin on March 10 to late owner Howard Liang.
Cruz, who previously won the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup with Silent Witness , Egyptian Ra and Beauty Flash , jubilated in California Spangle’s redemptive triumph.“It means everything, this horse was very important to the late Howard Liang. He bought the horse and I’m so glad he has won another Group 1,” said Cruz.
“He had the perfect race today. I think Brenton rode a perfect race. He did exactly what I expected him to do. I’m so happy about that. We’re going to Dubai now and Brenton is going to ride him in Dubai.” Avdulla, who boasts 13 Group 1 victories in Australia, exulted in his most significant Hong Kong win.