Hong kong s former champion sprinter wellington appeared in good shape this morning (tuesday, 7 november) ahead of his reappearance. Wellington s departure from hong kong on saturday signals the imminent start of one of international racing s greatest celebrations. Wellington s bid to win the g1 queen elizabeth ii jubilee stakes (1200m) has ended in disappointment after a barrier stall mishap left.
Mebae Tanaka of the Phoenix shoots during the round nine ALeague
Besides wellington, there are 21 other hong kong sprinters nominated for the longines hong kong sprint (1200m), including last year s. Richard gibson has declared it s all systems go for wellington to embark on a royal ascot tilt next week after hong kong s reigning.
