Moore, McDonald rate Wellington highly in Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
Ryan Moore and James McDonald both believe Wellington is the measuring stick in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1200m) at Royal Ascot.
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Richard Gibson upbeat after Wellington travels well to England
Richard Gibson is optimistic Wellington is well placed to challenge - and potentially surpass - the Royal Ascot feats of former stable star Gold-Fun.
Wellington set for Royal Ascot after strong Sha Tin trial
Richard Gibson has declared “it’s all systems go” for Wellington to embark on a Royal Ascot tilt next week after a turf trial at Sha...
Wellington prepares for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup defence
Wellington’s bid for a fifth Group 1 success is firmly on course after his effortless barrier trial at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning under Alexis...
History beckons as Wellington looks to join Silent Witness in record books
The HK$12 million Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) continues a blockbuster stretch of Hong Kong racing this weekend at Sha Tin when the might...
Wellington ready to challenge for Hong Kong Sprint
Richard Gibson is confident Wellington is back to full health after recovering from a lameness issue and is set for a big performance in the...
Wellington stamps authority with dynamic Group 2 Premier Bowl display
Cementing his reputation as Hong Kong’s premier sprinter, Wellington has emphatically showcased Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) claims in December with a dazzling performance...
Badel mulls Group 3 National Day Cup tactics for Cordyceps Six
Alert to the possibility of a slower than expected tempo, Alexis Badel will trade on Cordyceps Six’s versatility and devastating acceleration as the pair bids...
Cordyceps Six is back as Badel chases a Group 3 National Day Cup repeat
Alexis Badel is looking to guide Cordyceps Six to consecutive wins at Group 3 level when he hops aboard the Star Turn speedster at Sha...
The Golden Scenery shines for Cruz
Tony Cruz believes The Golden Scenery is destined for Group level after the Australian import’s win in the Class 2 Pok Fu Lam Country Park...
Karis Teetan upbeat over Buzzinga
In the midst of another excellent season, Karis Teetan is confident Buzzinga can lay the foundations for a strong 2022/23 campaign when he jousts with...
Wellington brilliance shines bright with back-to-back Chairman’s Sprint Prize success
Wellington joined one of the most select clubs in Hong Kong racing’s fabled speed division on a glorious FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin Sunday...
Ho, Lui welcome perfect Champions Mile draw as Golden Sixty chases history
Declaring Golden Sixty in peak condition as he bids for historic success in the Group 1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday...
Zac Purton regains jockeys’ championship lead
The rollercoaster tussle for the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship continued at Sha Tin on Saturday (April 16) when a treble propelled Zac Purton back into...
Zac Purton posts sixth straight Hong Kong century with Happy Valley success
Zac Purton has joined Joao Moreira as a 2021/22 centurion after reaching the 100-win milestone for the sixth successive Hong Kong season at Happy Valley...
Joao Moreira hunts more victories at Sha Tin in race to season century
Locked in familiar battle with Zac Purton for the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship, Joao Moreira aims to reach the century milestone for the seventh time...
Wellington claims Group 2 Sprint Cup
Richard Gibson will attempt to crown Wellington’s season in familiar fashion by chasing victory in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) in three weeks...
Wellington ready to soar ahead of Chairman’s Sprint Prize defence
Wellington banished early season setbacks with a classy win in last month’s Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) and, this Sunday (3 April) at...
Tony Cruz fuels Hong Kong Derby hopes with California Spangle’s triumph
California Spangle has earned a tilt at the HKD$24 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) next month after repelling a crack field in the Hong...
Wellington claims second Group 1 with Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup victory
Banishing the travails of early-season setbacks in a supreme return to form, Wellington has clinched a second Group 1 triumph with rousing victory in the...
Wide gate no issue for Golden Sixty and Vincent Ho
Vincent Ho has downplayed Golden Sixty’s outside draw as Blake Shinn plots the champion’s downfall aboard Russian Emperor in the HKD$12 million Group 1 Citi...
Navas Two to press Hong Kong Classic Cup claims for Maia
Ruan Maia is confident Navas Two can continue a startling rise and make a strong case ahead of the HKD$12 million Hong Kong Classic Cup...
Cheerful Days snares Chinese New Year Cup for Lui and Badel
Cheerful Days’ emergence as one of Hong Kong’s most consistent performers elevated sharply at Sha Tin on Thursday (3 February) when the under-rated gelding provided...
Wellington’s best to come, Badel chases Centenary Sprint Cup glory
Group 1 action returns this Sunday (23 January) to Sha Tin with a pair of top-level contests – highlighted by the reappearance of Golden Sixty...
Master Eight lands Group 3 Bauhinia Sprint Trophy to remain unbeaten
Joao Moreira believes Master Eight has the ability to rise to the top of Hong Kong’s sprinting ranks after the gifted speedster preserved his unbeaten...