Tony Cruz
Tony Cruz had come close here before: California Memory was second in 2011 and California Memory was second in 2013. The stable also saddled Helene Super Star (sixth) and California Memory (ninth) in this edition.
Hong Kong
Sha Tin · 26.04.15
Queen Elizabeth II Cup (Hong Kong)
2ndStaphanos4yo by Deep Impact × Kokoshnik€423,300
Full result →Purse€1,924,100
Distance2000 metres
Winning time2m 2.89s
SurfaceTurf · Good To Firm
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners12
Stories of this Result
Result
12 runners · prize money to 6th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Blazing Speed in 2015
2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
Hong Kong Cup2000 metres · €2,405,1003rdTony CruzNeil Callan13.12.2015Sha TinPrize money €240,509Race details
Hong Kong Gold Cup2000 metres · €962,0003rdTony CruzUmberto Rispoli01.03.2015Sha TinPrize money €96,203Race details
All winners since 2011
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Designs On RomeHoly Roman Emperor × Summer Trysting | John MooreTommy Berry | Cheng Keung FaiMoyglare Stud Farm Ltd | |
| 2013 | Military AttackOratorio × Almaaseh | John MooreTommy Berry | Mr & Mrs Steven Lo Kit SingP E Banahan | |
| 2011run as QE II Cup | Ambitious DragonPins × Golden Gamble | A T MillardDouglas Whyte | Johnson Lam Pui HungE P Lowry |
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