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My Wish storms home under Zac Purton in a dirt trial last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong mile division changes shape with Purton on Wish, Paradise transferred

Superstar jockey will ride Champions Mile hero for the first time, while Danny Shum has taken over training Celebration Cup beaten favourite

2 Oct 2026

Jockey Zac Purton celebrates Ka Ying Rising’s 21st straight win. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong racing

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

28 Sep 2026 - 3:42 PM

Ka Ying Rising scores an explosive first-up win under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

5 things to watch for during the 2026-27 Hong Kong racing season

10 Sep 2026 - 6:00 PM

Ka Ying Rising effortlessly wins the Group Three HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising elevates to new level in one of the greatest performances at Sha Tin

7 Sep 2026 - 7:00 PM

Solid State makes his Hong Kong debut a one-act affair under Alexis Badel. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Can Solid State buck the trend of imports who win on HK debut?

6 Jul 2026 - 8:00 PM

Jockey Joao Moreira fired in nine wins in June. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best win and ride of June

29 Jun 2026 - 2:47 PM

My Wish wins the Champions Mile under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Champion Miler award wide open, while Ka Ying Rising’s No 1 ranking is under threat

25 Jun 2026 - 7:00 PM

Nichola Yuen celebrates a winner at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Yuen gaining confidence after riding third Hong Kong double at Sha Tin

22 Jun 2026 - 7:00 PM

Harry Bentley celebrates his Group Two Premier Bowl victory on Tomodachi Kokoroe last October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bentley starts road to recovery with September return his main goal

18 Jun 2026 - 11:50 AM

John Moore (left) will return to Hong Kong racing as an owner on Saturday. Photos: SCMP

Hong Kong racing

Legendary trainer John Moore returns as an owner of Australian import Grand Eagle at Sha Tin

11 Jun 2026 - 6:00 PM

Massive Sovereign wins the 2024 Hong Kong Derby under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Massive Sovereign closes in on latest injury comeback as Ricky Yiu joins elite club

8 Jun 2026 - 7:00 PM

Hot Delight streaks clear to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Series early look: trainers weigh in on their young hopefuls

4 Jun 2026 - 6:00 PM

Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after Ka Ying Rising’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize win last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Horse of the Year debate rages on, but Ka Ying Rising stands out over Romantic Warrior

28 May 2026 - 10:00 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his 1,994th Hong Kong win last Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The road to 2,000 wins: champion jockey Purton’s journey to greatness

21 May 2026 - 5:00 PM

Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley four-timer last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Exciting trainers’ championship finale looms as Hayes flags Ka Ying experiment

4 May 2026 - 6:30 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes celebrate Ka Ying Rising’s latest victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

30 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying’s rating likely to reach at least 130 in World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

27 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Stormy Grove is one of four withdrawals from the QEII Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Japanese star Museum Mile and trio of local hopes withdrawn from QEII Cup

14 Apr 2026 - 10:00 AM

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.

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