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Wunderbar strolls to victory for Zac Purton in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Purton concerned by Wunderbar’s wide draw and speedy rivals

Champion jockey believes emerging sprinter could face a tricky run from gate 11 in Class Two Poinsettia Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin

21 Dec 2024

Fast Network cruises to victory under Zac Purton last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton hails Fast Network’s transformation in blinkers ahead of Class Two bid

14 Dec 2024 - 12:00 PM

Harry Bentley soaks up his 100th Hong Kong winner at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jimmy Ting snares season’s longest-priced winner while Harry Bentley jags 100th Hong Kong success

11 Dec 2024 - 11:11 PM

James McDonald and Zac Purton lock horns at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Heavyweight fight between James McDonald and Zac Purton continues at Happy Valley

9 Dec 2024 - 2:22 PM

Massive Sovereign will compete for the Group One Hong Kong Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin on December 8. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton keeping the faith with Massive Sovereign ahead of Hong Kong Cup

26 Nov 2024 - 1:14 PM

Ka Ying Rising coasts to victory under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

What makes Ka Ying Rising one of the most exciting prospects in world racing?

18 Nov 2024 - 4:57 PM

Ka Ying Rising coasts to victory under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton blows a kiss as Ka Ying Rising makes history: ‘I knew it was a track record’

17 Nov 2024 - 6:41 PM

Karis Teetan celebrates his 700th Hong Kong win after booting home Speedstar at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Karis Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 Hong Kong winners with Happy Valley success

6 Nov 2024 - 11:06 PM

Massive Sovereign wins the Hong Kong Derby. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Derby star shoulders Massive expectations: ‘There’s no excuses’

2 Nov 2024 - 10:15 AM

Copartner Prance holds off his rivals in Sunday’s finale at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Copartner Prance secures sixth straight Happy Valley win in dramatic style

27 Oct 2024 - 8:23 PM

David Eustace (left) celebrates his first Hong Kong victory with stable staff at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Eustace celebrates memorable first Hong Kong win with Swift Ascend at Happy Valley

9 Oct 2024 - 11:09 PM

Zac Purton celebrates winning the 2014 Caulfield Cup on Japanese raider Admire Rakti. Photo: EPA

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton chases second Caulfield Cup after securing the ride on Land Legend

8 Oct 2024 - 1:22 PM

Fast Network cruises to victory first up under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Champion jockey Zac Purton lauds Fast Network’s untapped potential ahead of Class Three test

5 Oct 2024 - 3:09 PM

Packing Power cruises to victory for Zac Purton in his first Sha Tin start. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Excitement machine Packing Power extends unbeaten streak under Zac Purton

1 Oct 2024 - 6:45 PM

Packing Power makes it two from two at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton poised to send rivals Packing despite wide gate: ‘He’s bouncing’

30 Sep 2024 - 5:31 PM

Packing Hermod bolts in at Sha Tin in July under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton impressed with unbeaten Packing Hermod’s return at Sha Tin trials

23 Sep 2024 - 1:10 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his second four-timer at Sha Tin in as many weeks. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton makes career-best start to Hong Kong season with another Sha Tin four-timer

15 Sep 2024 - 7:17 PM

Zac Purton and California Spangle (inside) narrowly deny Golden Sixty in the Hong Kong Mile 2022. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton pays Golden Sixty the ultimate compliment: ‘He was the perfect racehorse’

14 Sep 2024 - 11:22 AM

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.