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Wellington (left) tries to pick up from the back of the field in Saturday’s Group One Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. Photos: Pun Kwan

Gibson reflects on Wellington’s Ascot misfortune: ‘it was all too much for him’

Outgoing trainer admits he’s still trying to ‘decipher’ exactly what went on in the gates before Saturday’s Group One Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1,200m)

26 Jun 2023

Wellington (left) and his companion Kwaichung Brothers head out to gallop at Manton Estate on Thursday morning. Photos: Pun Kwan

Hong Kong racing

Wellington thriving at famous Manton Estate ahead of Royal Ascot raid

23 Jun 2023 - 9:51 AM

Wellington trials under Alexis Badel at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wellington ‘all systems go’ for Royal Ascot after perfect trial

13 Jun 2023 - 8:59 AM

Jockey Ryan Moore and trainer Richard Gibson with Wellington after his Hong Kong Sprint victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wellington’s Tuesday trial the next domino to fall ahead of Royal Ascot raid

8 Jun 2023 - 7:20 PM

Richard Gibson enjoys a Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Gibson ‘grateful, honoured’ as he confirms 2022-23 will be his last season in HK

6 Jun 2023 - 4:01 PM

Cordyceps Six (outside) wins the Group Three Sha Tin Vase last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cordyceps Six transferred from Gibson to Lui and withdrawn from Group One

24 Apr 2023 - 4:49 PM

Gallant Hero salutes under Zac Purton at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

History repeats as David Hall tastes immediate success after birth of son Harvey

19 Apr 2023 - 11:48 PM

Jockey Ryan Moore and trainer Richard Gibson celebrate Wellington’s victory in the 2022 Hong Kong Sprint. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

‘Silly to have world’s best watching the race’: Gibson, Wellington back for Moore

18 Mar 2023 - 11:01 AM

Alexis Badel celebrates Wellington’s win in last year’s Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Wellington’s connections boot Badel and book Moore for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup

14 Mar 2023 - 11:12 AM

Cordyceps Six wins at Sha Tin in May last year. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Another first for HK Classic Mile fourth Cordyceps: ‘maybe 1,400m might be best’

18 Feb 2023 - 8:49 AM

Charming City extends under Shane Dye to win the 2001 Classic Mile at Sha Tin. Photo: Oliver Tsang

Hong Kong racing

Connections gambling on Cordyceps Six mirroring 2001 Classic Mile winner Charming City

28 Jan 2023 - 10:02 AM

Wellington (pale blue cap) wins the messy Group One Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m) at Sha Tin on December 11. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton warns Hong Kong Sprint form ‘might be a little bit misleading’

7 Jan 2023 - 9:07 AM

Wellington (yellow colours) wins the Group One Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m) under Ryan Moore at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wellington now a ‘sprint champion’ after steaming to victory in HK’s premier dash

11 Dec 2022 - 7:22 PM

Alexis Badel salutes aboard Group Two Premier Bowl (1,200m) winner Wellington at Sha Tin on October 23. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Badel attributes Wellington’s HK-best winning streak to professional growth

17 Nov 2022 - 4:30 PM

Alexis Badel drives Sweet Encounter to victory at Sha Tin on October 16. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sweet Encounter and Badel bring contrasting form figures to Sha Tin on Saturday

11 Nov 2022 - 3:00 PM

Dragon Admiral (yellow colours) trials under Alexis Badel at Happy Valley on October 14. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Gibson hopes he’s solved Sudoko puzzle ahead of renamed import’s HK debut

31 Oct 2022 - 3:45 PM

Alexis Badel punches the air with delight after riding Wellington to victory in the Group Two Premier Bowl (1,200m) at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wellington boots domestic foes and dares international rivals with record win

23 Oct 2022 - 8:09 PM

Richard Gibson and Alexis Badel celebrate Wellington’s Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize win in April. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Group One star will ‘have to be a great Wellington to win’

22 Oct 2022 - 5:49 PM