Brett Crawford Maps Classic Series Journey for Mr Incredible
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Summary
Second-season trainer Brett Crawford is targeting a major Group race for his promising four-year-old Mr Incredible after the Toronado galloper won three of his first four starts. Crawford enjoyed a stellar debut campaign in Hong Kong, saddling 28 winners and capturing his first Group prize with Encountered in the Group Three Ladies' Purse. With Mr Incredible emerging as a flagship horse alongside Galaxy Patch, Crawford believes the best is yet to come as the four-year-old matures.
Key Points
- Brett Crawford, a second-season trainer, secured 28 winners in his rookie campaign in Hong Kong
- He claimed his first Group victory when Encountered won the Group Three Ladies' Purse (1,800m) with jockey Karis Teetan
- Mr Incredible, a Toronado four-year-old, has won three of his opening four starts including an easy Class Three success
- The horse is being aimed toward the four-year-old Classic Series as he continues to develop
- Crawford also trains Galaxy Patch, another marquee horse in his powerful stable
Why It Matters
Mr Incredible's rapid ascent through the ranks signals Crawford's ambition to establish himself among Hong Kong's elite trainers, while his success with young horses demonstrates the trainer's ability to develop raw talent into championship material. The upcoming four-year-old Classic Series will provide a crucial test for Mr Incredible and could establish Crawford as a force in Hong Kong racing .
Mr Incredible's rapid ascent through the ranks signals Crawford's ambition to establish himself among Hong Kong's elite trainers, while his success with young horses demonstrates the trainer's ability to develop raw talent into championship material. The upcoming four-year-old Classic Series will provide a crucial test for Mr Incredible and could establish Crawford as a force in Hong Kong racing .