Cody Mo was central to FWD Champions Day triumphs with the likes of Blazing Speed, Pakistan Star and Exultant when he was assistant trainer to Tony Cruz, and on Sunday (27 April), the second-season handler saddles his first runner in the Group 1 features when Magic Control contests the HK$22 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m).
Mo, 47, has 53 wins in Hong Kong across this season and last. He previously worked with David Hall, David Ferraris and Benno Yung as well as Cruz. He has spent over 30 years in The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s system and commenced training in 2023/24.
The handler’s journey has involved working closely with champions Silent Witness and Bullish Luck in Hong Kong and overseas. Mo also undertook stints abroad with Aidan O’Brien, Dermot Weld and Johnny Murtagh. His 68-strong stable is headlined by 108-rating sprinter Magic Control, a three-time winner and Group 3 runner-up, who is aiming to upstage classy rivals in this weekend’s dash on FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin.
“It’s a strong race with Ka Ying Rising. Even the overseas horses, too. I hope he can run well with some luck,” Mo said. “His form is good and I hope we get a good draw.”