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Jockey Hugh Bowman is in line to ride Massive Sovereign for David Eustace. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Sovereign skips Chevalier Cup with Bowman in the mix for HK Cup ride

Last year’s Hong Kong Derby hero is bound for another clash with Romantic Warrior after being withdrawn from Sha Tin on Sunday

27 Nov 2025

Voyage Bubble wins last year’s Hong Kong Mile under James McDonald. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble confirmed to defend Hong Kong Mile crown against five international raiders

26 Nov 2025 - 4:50 PM

David Hayes is hoping for another big night at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes on cloud nine as he sets his sights on Newnham’s title lead at the Valley

24 Nov 2025 - 3:41 PM

Jerry Chau boots home Sky Joy at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Vincent Ho and Jerry Chau continue tight battle for International Jockeys’ Championship berth

23 Nov 2025 - 8:16 PM

Ka Ying Rising (red sleeves) storms to yet another win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

‘Bigger, stronger, better’ Ka Ying Rising toys with rivals en route to HK Sprint

23 Nov 2025 - 7:22 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his epic The Everest win on Ka Ying Rising. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Purton warns rivals of Rising’s improvement ahead of HK return

22 Nov 2025 - 10:16 AM

Romantic Warrior (left) outduels Voyage Bubble in last year’s Group One Gold Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ricky Yiu confident Voyage Bubble can lift for Romantic Warrior clash: ‘It was rough, very rough’

21 Nov 2025 - 8:49 AM

Romantic Warrior wins last year’s Group One Hong Kong Cup under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Danny Shum expects Romantic Warrior to return with a bang in Jockey Club Cup

20 Nov 2025 - 3:42 PM

My Wish snares last month’s Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish continues to thrive: ‘I think on present form, he’s the one to beat’

20 Nov 2025 - 1:11 PM

Patch Of Stars fends off Invincible Shield to score at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Stars continues ascension with strong Class Two win for Purton

15 Nov 2025 - 7:29 PM

Beauty Bolt scores at Sha Tin in July under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Beauty can Bolt into Classic Series contention

14 Nov 2025 - 3:31 PM

Patch Of Stars soars clear for Zac Purton to win last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton hopes Patch Of Stars can elevate again in first Class Two test

13 Nov 2025 - 4:52 PM

Luke Ferraris is aiming for a spot in the International Jockeys’ Championship. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Luke Ferraris hoping to be Happy Valley King on Wednesday as he chases IJC berth

11 Nov 2025 - 10:20 AM

Mark Newnham is the man to catch in Hong Kong. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham not sweating winless run as title leader brings strong team to the Valley

10 Nov 2025 - 2:56 PM

Light Years Charm (centre) salutes at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Light Years Charm bound for return to Group features after tough Class Two success

9 Nov 2025 - 7:52 PM

Trainer John Size celebrates Ka Ying Power’s win with jockey Keith Yeung. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size shrugs off another slow start and winless streak to bag Sha Tin treble

9 Nov 2025 - 6:17 PM

Strathpeffer cruises to victory under Lyle Hewitson. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Strathpeffer a super chance to salute again

8 Nov 2025 - 3:14 PM

Ensued wins last year’s Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m) under Karis Teetan. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Former winners, Hong Kong Derby heroes do battle in intriguing Ladies’ Purse

8 Nov 2025 - 12:04 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.