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$Zac Purton returns from a fractured toe to ride Ka Ying Rising in the Sprint Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan$

Purton eager to return with a bang on Ka Ying Rising and Galaxy Patch

Champion jockey excited to ride superstar sprinter and classy miler when he makes his comeback from injury on Sunday

29 Mar 2025

Zac Purton will team up with El Vencedor in the QE II Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton set to ride Kiwi star El Vencedor in QE II Cup

26 Mar 2025 - 12:47 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins a trial under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Friday morning. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton ramps up injury return with trial win aboard Ka Ying Rising

21 Mar 2025 - 12:38 PM

Zac Purton is likely to be sidelined for longer than first hoped. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton all but rules out Hong Kong Derby return as he eyes Ka Ying Rising reunion

13 Mar 2025 - 12:20 PM

Zac Purton wins the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m) aboard Ka Ying Rising last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton to miss Ka Ying Rising ride: ‘it’s heartbreaking’

10 Feb 2025 - 6:22 AM

Sunlight Power surges clear under Zac Purton to score at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton backs up record-breaking night with brilliant Sha Tin four-timer

26 Jan 2025 - 7:03 PM

Zac Purton breaks the all-time record for number of wins in Hong Kong. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Rare, ruthless and ridiculously talented: Zac Purton’s rise to greatness

23 Jan 2025 - 7:02 PM

Zac Purton and wife Nicole after the champion jockey broke the all-time record for Hong Kong wins at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton breaks Whyte’s all-time record for HK wins at the Valley

22 Jan 2025 - 11:45 PM

Jockey Zac Purton is on the verge of breaking the all-time Hong Kong win record set by Douglas Whyte (second from right). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Whyte pays tribute to Purton as history awaits at the Valley

20 Jan 2025 - 1:05 PM

Ka Ying Rising scorches to victory in the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising smashes track record again in epic Centenary Sprint Cup blitz

19 Jan 2025 - 6:41 PM

Zac Purton boots home Ka Ying Rising in the Hong Kong Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton believes wide draw can pose serious challenge to Ka Ying Rising

17 Jan 2025 - 11:51 AM

Zac Purton rings the bell counting down the number of wins needed to break Douglas Whyte’s record. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton just four wins off breaking Whyte’s record after Valley double

15 Jan 2025 - 11:20 PM

Hugh Bowman and Majestic Knight claim victory at Happy Valley in July. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Majestic Knight returns to his sweet spot: ‘he’s been running in the wrong races’

14 Jan 2025 - 1:18 PM

Zac Purton salutes aboard Packing Hermod in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton again backing a Packing horse to deliver him Classic Mile breakthrough

13 Jan 2025 - 2:56 PM

Danny Shum was on fire at the Valley on Wednesday night with four winners. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shum soars to championship lead with January Cup highlighting Valley four-timer

8 Jan 2025 - 11:27 PM

Packing Angel cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Packing Angel boosts four-year-old series hopes with fighting win under Purton

5 Jan 2025 - 8:15 PM

Zac Purton says a better draw will boost Wunderbar’s chances on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton rates Wunderbar a top chance to bounce back: ‘he can hold his position’

4 Jan 2025 - 9:30 AM

Zac Purton is all smiles after landing his 1,800th Hong Kong win courtesy of Tourbillon Prince at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton extends blistering form to reach major milestone with Sha Tin treble

29 Dec 2024 - 7:42 PM

Topic / Zac Purton

Zac Purton

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.