Tag: 'Richard Gibson'

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.

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

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...
Alexis Badel

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

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

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...
Buzzinga

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

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...
Golden Sixty

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

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...
Nothing New

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

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

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

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...
California Spangle

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

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...
Golden Sixty

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

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

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

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

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...