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Contentment watched by trainer John Size in Tokyo. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Heart says Rapper, head says Werther, but Yasuda could complicate things

A win for either Contentment or Beauty Only in Fuchu would mean yet another serious contender is thrown into the mix for top award

3 Jun 2017

The Australian has won 25 of his past 100 rides, better than everyone else, including the Magic Man

On The Rails

The numbers say Purton (not Moreira) is the in-form jockey in HK

23 May 2017 - 8:30 PM

Zac Purton

Chung Wah Spirit delivers Purton his 700th Hong Kong winner

21 May 2017 - 10:33 PM

Zac Purton

Zac Purton notches treble at Taipa to grab interport series glory

20 May 2017 - 8:32 PM

Zac Purton

In-form Purton hopes a freshen-up the key with Grace Heart

16 May 2017 - 7:12 PM

Zac Purton

Phenomenal performance from Purton lands five wins, three seconds

13 May 2017 - 11:24 PM

Zac Purton

Purton to sizzle from start on Hot King Prawn in Jockey Challenge

12 May 2017 - 8:08 PM

Zac Purton celebrates winning the Hong Kong Mile with Beauty Only. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Joao Moreira

Where’s the speed? Beauty Only v Rapper Dragon in Champions Mile

2 May 2017 - 12:44 PM

Owner Daniel Yeung Ngai confirms Sunday’s HK$14 million Group One feature will be the last outing for the five-time Group One winner

Paul O'Sullivan

‘This is it’: Aerovelocity set for swansong on Sunday

1 May 2017 - 12:41 PM

Zac Purton

Beauty Generation has big weight burden to carry in Group Three

29 Apr 2017 - 9:09 PM

Zac Purton

Purton can continue hot form with a strong hand at Happy Valley

18 Apr 2017 - 8:06 PM

Aerovelocity beats Eastern Express in a barrier trial on Tuesday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Paul O'Sullivan

Aerovelocity still has time to lift for Sprint Prize after subpar trial

11 Apr 2017 - 8:31 PM

Hong Kong-based rider claims Australia’s top 1,600m race for a second time to add to Hong Kong Mile and Hong Kong Sprint wins already this season

Zac Purton

Purton shines at Royal Randwick with Doncaster Mile win

1 Apr 2017 - 6:30 PM

Zac Purton

Jing Jing Win is back as Beijing owners spend big again at HKIS

18 Mar 2017 - 9:02 PM

Aussie banking on change of fortune after an infection forces him to miss three winners at Happy Valley, another in New Zealand, and a Golden Slipper ride this weekend

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Purton hoping Beauty Generation is music to his (blocked) ears

16 Mar 2017 - 4:53 PM

Zac Purton

Beauty Generation’s sharp trial keeps Derby dream alive

7 Mar 2017 - 5:49 PM

The Australian jockey has had to fight hard, but has become a big-race fixture and is even gaining support from the major stables that once shunned him

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

From blue collar to the royal blue silks of Godolphin – the reinvention of Zac Purton

3 Mar 2017 - 5:37 PM

Zac Purton

Weak field gives Beauty Only a chance at 2,000m, says Purton

22 Feb 2017 - 4:36 PM

Australian journalist Michael Cox had considerable experience as a writer and radio broadcaster in his homeland, covering thoroughbred and harness racing as well as other major sports, before making the move to the Post in 2011. Michael has adapted seamlessly to writing and reporting on Hong Kong racing and his blog, Happy Lucky Dragon Win, has become a popular feature of the Post’s online coverage.

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