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Little Paradise dominates his rivals in the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Classic Cup top 10: Little Paradise, Numbers stand out in the SCMP’s rankings

Sensational Classic Mile winner and last-start Group Three victor headline ratings for the second leg of four-year-old series

24 Feb 2026

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton in the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The state of play as the Hong Kong racing season approaches halfway point

5 Feb 2026 - 3:05 PM

Little Paradise storms home to claim the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Is Classic Mile hero Little Paradise the next big thing in Hong Kong racing?

2 Feb 2026 - 8:11 PM

Trainer Francis Lui and jockey Zac Purton were in outstanding form in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

29 Jan 2026 - 10:00 PM

Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after Ka Ying Rising’s record-equalling triumph on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The history that beckons Hong Kong champions Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior in 2026

26 Jan 2026 - 5:29 PM

Invincible Ibis runs down Beauty Bolt to win impressively earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile top 10: Invincible Ibis, Sagacious Life lead early rankings

19 Jan 2026 - 4:02 PM

My Wish’s connections after his Hong Kong Classic Mile success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish swap a disappointing call that highlights brutal reality jockeys can face

8 Jan 2026 - 4:25 PM

Zac Purton guides Invincible Ibis to a third straight triumph last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile picture set to take shape at crucial Sha Tin meeting on Sunday

5 Jan 2026 - 5:04 PM

Jockey Richard Kingscote and wife Ashleigh after the former’s win on Rising Force at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Richard Kingscote and James Orman elated to have licences extended until end of the season

2 Jan 2026 - 12:28 PM

Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley win with son Ronan. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

29 Dec 2025 - 4:15 PM

Jockey Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after booting home Voyage Bubble in the Group One Hong Kong Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

More history awaits Voyage Bubble in Triple Crown repeat bid

18 Dec 2025 - 5:06 PM

Jockey Club officials hold a man who ran onto the track down during Sunday’s Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Starter deflects praise after stopping track invader, while Jockey Club boss makes Rising rating case

15 Dec 2025 - 6:11 PM

James McDonald laps it up as Romantic Warrior secures a third Hong Kong Cup success. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Relive Romantic Warrior’s three spine-tingling Hong Kong Cup victories

12 Dec 2025 - 9:02 AM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Eustace were two of the star performers of November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

1 Dec 2025 - 2:40 PM

Soul Rush (outside) and Romantic Warrior will be two of the biggest names competing at this year’s Hong Kong International Races. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Column

No Calandagan leaves Hong Kong Cup wanting, but HKIR fields still excite

27 Nov 2025 - 6:20 PM

Romantic Warrior defeats Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

As Yiu mulls Bubble distance, every HKIR feature could boast its defending champ

24 Nov 2025 - 5:17 PM

Joao Moreira is all smiles at Sha Tin earlier this year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Could it be Moore out, Moreira in for the International Jockeys’ Championship?

3 Nov 2025 - 7:35 PM

Jockey Zac Purton with his The Everest trophy. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Purton’s big few days – The Everest, 1,900 wins and now an almighty spray

23 Oct 2025 - 4:27 PM

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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