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  History beckons as Wellington looks to join Silent Witness in record books READ MORE

  The HK$12 million G1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) continues a blockbuster stretch of Hong Kong racing this weekend (Sunday, 5 February) at Sha Tin when the might of Wellington – Hong Kong Champion Sprinter (2021/22) – takes centre stage. Richard Gibson’s star speedster will be looking to join elite company by becoming only the second […]
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  Wellington rises to the challenge with sparkling Sprint success READ MORE

  Wellington now looks to have the racing world at his feet after the home-trained champion delivered a performance of real authority in the HK$24 million G1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) on Sunday (11 December). Richard Gibson’s six-year-old has had an almost faultless 12 months since his unfortunate seventh-place run in this 1200m showpiece at […]
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  Wellington joins star-studded list with back-to-back Chairman’s Sprint Prize wins READ MORE

  Wellington took his place among some of Hong Kong’s great sprinters when landing his second Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Richard Gibson’s speedball became only the fifth horse since 1990 to win back-to-back runnings of the Chairman’s Sprint Prize, joining Quicken Away, Mr Vitality, Silent Witness and Lucky Nine. […]
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  Gordon’s Roll of the Dice READ MORE

  Jeff Gordon has worked in racing all of his life, but Saturday’s results at Flemington may have been one of his most satisfying yet. Stepfather to Nick Ryan and making a career as a bloodstock agent, Gordon found Saturday’s winner Express Pass for just $38,000 at the Inglis Vobis Gold Sale in 2018. Just to […]
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  More than Wishful Thinking in Premier Bowl READ MORE

  No horse was given less chance, at least according to the betting board, but that didn’t stop a rejuvenated seven-year-old Wishful Thinker storming to victory in the G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin today (18 October). The gelding, having just his third start for trainer Dennis Yip, was sent out at win odds […]
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  Mahamedeis outstays rivals at Caulfield READ MORE

  Mahamedeis has delayed a jumping career for the short-term with an impressive staying performance at Caulfield. The Nick Ryan-trained galloper took out Saturday’s Laurelle Owens VOBIS Gold Stayers to go with a victory at the track in late May. Ryan was contemplating sending Mahamedeis to race over jumps, but following Saturday’s victory will now consider […]
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  Spinning Memories advertises her worth ahead of sale date with Group 3 success READ MORE

  Spinning Memories potentially signed off in style for trainer Pascal Bary, as the mare landed the Group 3 Prix du Palais-Royal at Clairefontaine on Thursday. The five-year-old is due to be sold next Thursday via the Magic Millions online sale, but should she stay with Bary then she could tackle Group 1 company, with next month’s […]
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  Gold Mount has Caulfield Cup claims boosted with nice draw and forecast rain READ MORE

  The combination of stall four and forecast rain in the lead up to Saturday’s Stella Artois Caulfield Cup has boosted the confidence of Ian Williams for the chances of his Listed winner Gold Mount. The mount of Mark du Plessis was allocated the most successful stall in the race’s 140-year history at the draw after racing […]
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  Two in a week for Nick Ryan Racing READ MORE

  A week after a terrific 2nd placing from Mahamedeis in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes at Moonee Valley (1600m) Express Pass has run 3rd in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes at Flemington (1200m) on Saturday. Still learning his craft Express Pass was wayward early, wanting to lay in behind Sebrakate, but really knuckled down inside […]
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  Abbaye and Hong Kong Sprint on agenda for Spinning Memories READ MORE

  Spinning Memories pulled well clear of her rivals under Christophe Soumillon to land an impressive victory in the Group 3 Prix de Meautry to set up a crack at the Prix de l’Abbaye on Arc day. The daughter of Arcano had proved her wellbeing when fourth to Advertise over half a furlong further in the Prix Maurice de Gheest […]