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<p>Local legend has three runners as he aims to win his sixth Derby, his third as a trainer, and while he is bullish about the chances of the Irish import, he warns that the 2,000m might be too short</p>

Giovanni Canaletto should be Hong Kong Derby favourite, says Tony Cruz – but there is a caveat

Local legend has three runners as he aims to win his sixth Derby, his third as a trainer, and while he is bullish about the chances of the Irish import, he warns that the 2,000m might be too…

18 Mar 2016

Magical Beauty was incredibly impressive in winning at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Magical Beauty to continue his rise through the ranks after impressive Happy Valley win

17 Mar 2016 - 8:45 PM

Magical Beauty has not been looking particularly genuine in the concluding stages in recent starts, but he still looks a reliable banker in the final leg of the Triple Trio. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Magical Beauty to provide timely reminder of strength of Hong Kong International Sale in Triple Trio

14 Mar 2016 - 9:55 PM

Race 6, Bullish Smart(inside), ridden by Vincent Ho, won the class 3 over 1650m at Happy Valley on 17Feb16.

Tony Cruz

Bullish Smart emerges as candidate for rich Million Challenge after Happy Valley win

17 Feb 2016 - 11:36 PM

Blazing Speed (Neil Callan) edges out People's Knight (Terry Wong) to win a dirt trial as he prepares for the Hong Kong Gold Cup Sunday week. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Blazing Speed fires while Designs On Rome struggles as stars prepare for Hong Kong Gold Cup

16 Feb 2016 - 11:00 PM

Race 4, Beauty Love, ridden by Slivestre de Sousa, won the class 4 over 1800m at Sha Tin on 14Feb16.

Silvestre De Sousa

Silvestre de Sousa the only jockey that could challenge Joao Moreira for championship, says Tony Cruz

14 Feb 2016 - 9:30 PM

GENERAL SHERMAN ridden by Douglas Whyte trial in batch 1 over 1200Metres (All Weather Track) at Sha Tin. 08DEC15

Tony Cruz

Potential Hong Kong Derby contenders catch the eye down the straight

1 Feb 2016 - 8:15 PM

Peniaphobia was the star of the show in the Hong Kong Sprint and can win again. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz's Peniaphobia out to prove he is Hong Kong's best sprinter

31 Jan 2016 - 12:00 AM

Anticipation (right) turns to try and bite Victory Magic, costing the horse second place in the process. Photos: Supplied, Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Reality bites as Tony Cruz’s Anticipation faces compulsory retirement

24 Jan 2016 - 9:30 PM

Race 9, Multivictory, ridden by Howard Cheng, won the Chinese Club Challenge Cup(HK Group 3, 1400m) at Sha Tin on 01Jan16.

Tony Cruz

Multivictory swoops to Chinese Club Challenge Cup success for Tony Cruz

1 Jan 2016 - 9:00 PM

Outsider Multivictory holds off challenges from Apollo's Choice on the outside and Dashing Fellow on the inside to win the Chevalier Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Shock 'victory' for Tony Cruz and Alvin Ng with Multivictory in Chevalier Cup

29 Nov 2015 - 11:30 PM

Anticipation (red cap) bites Victory Magic at his last start when finishing third. He can break through in Saturday’s Triple Trio. Photo: HKJC

Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz’s Anticipation can end with import set to break through in Triple Trio

19 Nov 2015 - 6:00 PM

Tony Cruz

Trainer Tony Cruz aims for fourth victory in interport series

17 Apr 2015 - 10:45 PM

Tony Cruz

Tony Cruz in confident mood for Hong Kong Classic Cup

14 Feb 2015 - 12:30 AM

Tony Cruz

Witness the Key to unlocking 1,000 Cruz wins

1 Feb 2015 - 11:45 PM

Tony Cruz

Perseverance pays off for Cruz, Kwok as Beauties dazzle

15 Nov 2014 - 11:45 PM

Beauty Only (Neil Callan) shows tenacity to remain unbeaten. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

You Beauty: Tony Cruz's star keeps unblemished mark

9 Nov 2014 - 11:00 PM

Award-winning writer Andrew Hawkins graduated from university in Australia with a communications degree, specialising in journalism, and has married that with his deep love of racing. His enthusiasm took him far and wide to see the sport at its best, from stud farms in Ireland to the iconic race meetings of the world, while he honed the skills as an online journalist and blogger he has brought to the Post. Andrew’s debut season in Hong Kong was notable for a shock first-up victory as the Post’s top tipster and his blog, The Griffin, has already garnered a dedicated audience. He was recently recognised for his stellar coverage of the 2015 Longines Hong Kong International Races.

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