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Trainer Richard Gibson. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Jockey Club plays peacemaker as Gibson avoids legal action over €1m scam

Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges says the problem of the missing money has been resolved and all parties will move on

14 Jan 2017

Richard Gibson

Struggling trainer ‘victim of internet fraud’ over horse sale

4 Jan 2017 - 10:11 PM

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Gibson the latest to suffer in the transfer merry-go-round

1 Jan 2017 - 11:16 PM

Christophe Soumillon guides Giant Treasure to victory in the Group One Stewards' Cup in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Christophe Soumillon can get the best out of Giant Treasure, says trainer Richard Gibson

14 Nov 2016 - 5:43 PM

Winfield and Douglas Whyte stretch out in a recent trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Richard Gibson’s Winfield is one worth following

26 Sep 2016 - 4:31 PM

Christophe Soumillon was aboard Gold-Fun before the popular sprinter-miler’s horrific fall. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Richard Gibson

Tragic end: Gold-Fun euthanised after suffering catastrophic leg injuries in France

7 Aug 2016 - 10:30 PM

Gold-Fun (right) will head to the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville on August 7. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Richard Gibson

Gold-Fun to continue European campaign in France with tilt at Prix Maurice de Gheest

27 Jun 2016 - 1:24 PM

Gold-Fun (second from right) just fails to nab Twilight Son (second from left) in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Photo: Reuters

On The Rails

Gold-Fun’s Royal Ascot defeat caps Hong Kong’s worst season on the world stage in over a decade

21 Jun 2016 - 9:45 PM

Twilight Son (green and white) bursts through to just hold off Gold-Fun (gold and red) in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes, with Signs Of Blessing splitting them in third. Photo: Reuters

Richard Gibson

Silver for Gold: Hong Kong sprinter Fun agonisingly denied in Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot

19 Jun 2016 - 1:12 AM

The striking sprinter has never struck a significantly wet surface throughout his career, something that worries his trainer

Richard Gibson

Richard Gibson hopes rain stays away as Diamond Jubilee contender Gold-Fun aims for third Hong Kong win at Royal Ascot

17 Jun 2016 - 8:15 PM

A lighter workload has connections confident raider Gold-Fun has enough left to challenge for the Diamond Jubilee Stakes

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Gold-Fun primed to glitter at Royal Ascot, says trainer Richard Gibson

7 Jun 2016 - 8:00 PM

Christophe Soumillon will return to the saddle aboard Gold-Fun with the pair looking for Royal Ascot success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Richard Gibson

Gold-Fun to tackle Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot in June

10 May 2016 - 6:30 PM

Giant Treasure beats Luger (right) and Contentment in the Stewards' Cup (1,600m) at Sha Tin in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

Richard Gibson looks to Giant Treasure trove in quest for Group One glory at Sha Tin – and beyond

27 Apr 2016 - 1:15 PM

Gold-Fun is being kept fresh so that he can compete in the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Count me in: Royal Ascot beckons for Gold-Fun as sprinter’s season ‘back on’

29 Mar 2016 - 7:45 PM

Gold-Fun wins the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup two years ago, defeating Dan Excel. Now, as a reborn sprinter, he steps up to his pet trip again and looks hard to beat. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Richard Gibson

Gold-Fun to capitalise on missing Wizard in Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup

27 Feb 2016 - 10:00 PM

Giant Treasure (Christophe Soumillon) won the Stewards' Cup last start, beating Luger and Contentment in a three-way finish. He can book a trip to Dubai with a win today. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Richard Gibson

Giant Treasure to stamp Dubai Turf claims with victory in Hong Kong Gold Cup

27 Feb 2016 - 9:45 PM

Giant Treasure, with Christophe Soumillon aboard, heads off Lugar at a mile in the Stewards’ Cup at the end of January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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Pace the issue for Giant Treasure in Hong Kong Gold Cup

24 Feb 2016 - 7:30 PM

Alan Aitken has worked in all facets of the media and was the master of the famous AJC Punters Podium at Sydney racecourses for many years. He was one of Australia's most respected racing journalists over almost two decades with The Sydney Morning Herald before joining SCMP in 2001. Alan also has extensive magazine and radio experience and is a respected racing form analyst.

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