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Jockey Zac Purton and trainer Mark Newnham dominated the month of October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of October

Zac Purton and Mark Newnham were the star performers of the month, while three jockeys and a pair of trainers were winless

31 Oct 2025

Jockey Lyle Hewitson and trainer Mark Newnham are all smiles after New Forest’s win on Thursday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham charges into six-win lead in trainers’ premiership with Sha Tin double

31 Oct 2025 - 12:08 AM

The impressive Ever Luck sails home under James Orman to salute at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ever Luck produces stunning debut victory after mid-race detour

26 Oct 2025 - 6:13 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his 1,900th Hong Kong win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton sails past 1,900 Hong Kong wins while Mark Newnham clicks up another gear

22 Oct 2025 - 11:12 PM

Mark Newnham is the man to beat in Hong Kong at the moment. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham riding the My Wish high as he heads to Happy Valley with momentum

20 Oct 2025 - 3:35 PM

My Wish and Alexis Badel a class apart at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish continues march to Hong Kong Mile with cosy Sha Tin Trophy success

19 Oct 2025 - 8:00 PM

Alexis Badel guides My Wish (centre) to victory in a dirt trial last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Wide draw no concern for Badel in My Wish’s clash with Voyage Bubble

18 Oct 2025 - 8:57 AM

Tomodachi Kokoroe (right) outlasts Lady’s Choice at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Group tests await Tomodachi Kokoroe after gutsy Sha Tin success

12 Oct 2025 - 7:53 PM

Fight Time wins at Sha Tin last month under Britney Wong. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Fight Time a knockout pick for punters

11 Oct 2025 - 2:50 PM

Sing Dragon leads home a Mark Newnham trifecta ahead of Talents Ambition and Mojave Desert. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham secures first ever trifecta as Sing Dragon lands extraordinary plunge

4 Oct 2025 - 7:01 PM

My Wish takes out last weekend’s Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) under Luke Ferraris. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish leads pack of hopefuls looking to join HK’s exclusive Group One club

3 Oct 2025 - 7:11 AM

Max Que (centre) ridden by Alexis Badel won the class 3 over 1400m at Sha Tin. Silver Breeze (second right) finished the second. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham confirms new jockey for lightweight My Wish in Sha Tin Trophy

1 Oct 2025 - 9:40 PM

My Wish (left) wins the Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish makes perfect start to HKIR march: ‘He’s going to be a force’

28 Sep 2025 - 7:52 PM

My Wish beats home Divano to win the Classic Mile in January. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

How many Group One winners in waiting does the Celebration Cup boast?

27 Sep 2025 - 3:18 PM

Mark Newnham could be in for another big day at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham looks to continue fast start with strong Sha Tin squad

19 Sep 2025 - 10:38 AM

Jockey Lyle Hewitson celebrates Metro Power’s win at Sha Tin on Sunday with trainer David Hayes and connections. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hewitson bids to add to momentum when he rides Steps Ahead at the Valley

15 Sep 2025 - 1:18 PM

Alexis Badel celebrates his treble at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Alexis Badel bags upset win of the season on 65-1 roughie en route to Sha Tin treble

14 Sep 2025 - 7:51 PM

Mark Newnham is aiming to improve on his 44 wins from last term. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham turns to Purton in bid to kick-start campaign at the Valley

8 Sep 2025 - 11:42 AM

Topic / Mark Newnham

Mark Newnham

Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.