Zac Purton, attracted a pointed assessment from the winner’s trainer, Tony Cruz. Bowman, who also rode Kyrus Unicorn, Summit Cheers and Noble Pursuit to Sha Tin successes to equal his highest ...

Tony Cruz is Hong Kong racing’s great enigma, and he’s got a record to back up any decision he makes, but his move to get on the front foot and replace Zac Purton aboard California Spangle ...

Purton also climbs aboard a couple of newcomers from the in-form David Hall yard, including well-drawn Magnifique in the Para Athletics Handicap (6.05am) over the straight five furlongs.