Winning Ovation (2022) Horse
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Winning Ovation is a 4yo bay gelding trained by A S Cruz in Hong Kong. He is by Cotai Glory out of Star Of Kings. To date he has recorded five victories. On 26 Apr 2026 at Sha Tin he captured his biggest triumph, winning the $2,840,000 Class 2 Handicap. The horse has been a lucrative performer for bettors, delivering approximately a 177% ROI for those who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin 26-Apr-26 1400m GOOD R11 CL2 Hcp $1,590,400 (of $2,840,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:20.450, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd 1st Winning Ovation ( Z Purton 55.5 ) 2nd Six Pack ( A Badel 53.5 ) 1.80L 3rd Mighty Masts ( K Teetan 52 ) 2.30L See full results | Z Purton 55.5kg | 1 (14) |
| Sha Tin 06-Apr-26 1400m GOOD R10 CL2 Hcp $596,400 (of $2,840,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:21.460, SP: 2.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.610 1st Mugen ( J Bowman 57 ) 2nd Winning Ovation ( A Badel 58 ) 0.20L 3rd Six Pack ( K Teetan 56 ) 0.20L See full results | A Badel 58kg 0.20L | 2 (10) |
| Sha Tin 22-Mar-26 1400m FIRM R10 CL2 Hcp $1,590,400 (of $2,840,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:20.120, SP: 2.40 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 400m 00:22.740 1st Winning Ovation ( A Chung 52 , Cd 51.5 ) 2nd Six Pack ( K Teetan 52 ) 0.30L 3rd Speed Dragon ( C Y Ho 60 ) 2.10L See full results | A Chung 52kg, Cd 51.5kg | 1 (14) |
| Sha Tin 08-Mar-26 1400m GOOD R11 CL3 Hcp $1,041,600 (of $1,860,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:21.870, SP: 6.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 400m 00:22.680 1st Winning Ovation ( A Badel 59.5 ) 2nd Super Express ( A Atzeni 60 ) 1.30L 3rd California Waves ( K C Leung 54 , Cd 54.5 ) 2.60L See full results | A Badel 59.5kg | 1 (14) |
| Sha Tin 24-Feb-26 1000m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 9 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 400m 00:23.100 1st Winning Ovation ( A Badel ) 2nd Classic Triple ( A Atzeni ) 0.30L 3rd Lucy In The Sky ( K Teetan ) 2.10L | A Badel | 1 (11) |
| Conghua Turf 06-Feb-26 1000m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 6 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 400m 00:23.000 1st Winning Ovation ( A Chung ) 2nd Colourful King ( J Chau ) 0.50L 3rd Sky Heart ( E C W Wong ) 1.80L | A Chung | 1 (8) |
| Sha Tin 04-May-25 1400m FIRM R11 CL3 Hcp $1,041,600 (of $1,860,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:21.250, SP: 6.70 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 400m 00:23.130 1st Winning Ovation ( A Badel 56 ) 2nd Yuen Long Elite ( M L Yeung 56 ) 1.00L 3rd The Absolute ( L Hewitson 52.5 , Cd 53 ) 1.80L See full results | A Badel 56kg | 1 (13) |
| Sha Tin 22-Apr-25 1200m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.120 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 400m 00:23.900 1st Winning Ovation ( B Avdulla ) 2nd Dazzling Fit ( L Ferraris ) 0.50L 3rd Aurora Lady ( Z Purton ) 2.50L | B Avdulla | 1 (9) |
| Sha Tin 06-Apr-25 1200m GOOD R6 CL3 Hcp (of $1,860,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:08.940, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.720 1st Geneva ( B Avdulla 56 ) 2nd Lifeline Express ( A Atzeni 60 ) 1.30L 3rd Lo Pan Spirit ( Z Purton 55 ) 1.40L 8th Winning Ovation ( A Chung 56.5 , Cd 55 ) 5.30L See full results | A Chung 56.5kg, Cd 55kg 5.30L | 8 (13) |
| Conghua Turf 28-Mar-25 1200m R5 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.830 In-running: Settled 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.900 1st Superb Boy ( C M Thabana ) 2nd Winning Ovation ( A Chung ) 0.80L 3rd Super Unicorn ( M L Yeung ) 3.10L | A Chung 0.80L | 2 (10) |
| Conghua Turf 10-Mar-25 1000m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:57.580 In-running: Settled 5th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.600 1st Winning Ovation ( A Chung ) 2nd Celestial Colours ( Z Zuriman ) 0.30L 3rd Sky Cap ( E C W Wong ) 2.30L | A Chung | 1 (6) |
| Conghua Turf 28-Feb-25 1000m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:58.130 In-running: Settled 8th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 400m 00:23.600 1st Ma Comet ( Z Zuriman ) 2nd Winning Ovation ( A Chung ) 0.30L 3rd Courier Aladdin ( J Orman ) 1.30L | A Chung 0.30L | 2 (9) |
| Salisbury 14-Aug-24 1200m GOOD R1 2YO Nov CL4 Set Weight Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:13.830, SP: 5.00 1st Winning Ovation ( J Spencer 59 ) 2nd Redorange ( K Shoemark , Cd 59 ) 2.50L 3rd Shout ( R Moore , Cd 62 ) 4.50L | J Spencer 59kg | 1 (12) |
| Ascot 18-Jun-24 1200m R4 G2 2YO Cls 1 Set Weight Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:13.900, SP: 81.00 1st Rashabar ( B Loughnane , Cd 58.5 ) 2nd Electrolyte ( H Doyle , Cd 58.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Columnist ( O Orr , Cd 58.5 ) 0.30L 10th Winning Ovation ( J P Spencer 58.5 ) 3.50L | J P Spencer 58.5kg 3.50L | 10 (22) |
| Great Yarmouth 22-May-24 1203m R1 2YO Nov CL2 Set Weight Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.660, SP: 5.50 1st Age Of Gold ( W Buick , Cd 60.5 ) 2nd Back In Black ( D Muscutt , Cd 60.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Winning Ovation ( R Moore 60.5 ) 1.60L | R Moore 60.5kg 1.60L | 3 (6) |