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Massive Sovereign storms to victory on Hong Kong debut at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Massive Sovereign ignites Sha Tin with dismissive win: ‘He’s got to be in the Derby field’

Former Aidan O’Brien-trained galloper explodes on Hong Kong debut, leaving trainer Dennis Yip and jockey Zac Purton beaming

3 Mar 2024

Super Joy N Fun leads all the way for jockey Jerry Chau. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Super Joy N Fun remains unbeaten as Zac Purton boots home a treble at Happy Valley

28 Feb 2024 - 11:15 PM

Voyage Bubble salutes under Zac Purton in 2022. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton cautiously optimistic about Voyage Bubble’s Gold Cup clash with Romantic Warrior

24 Feb 2024 - 10:01 AM

Zac Purton celebrates his win aboard Red Lion at Sha Tin on Monday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton keen to pick up pace in second half of season: ‘It’s been a bit of a grind’

13 Feb 2024 - 3:27 PM

Zac Purton waves to fans after winning the Chinese New Year Cup aboard Red Lion at Sha Tin on Monday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton and John Size reign supreme in Chinese New Year Cup: ‘He fought like a lion’

12 Feb 2024 - 6:53 PM

Dan Attack salutes under French jockey Antoine Hamelin at Happy Valley last night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Danny Shum and Harry Bentley land doubles while some familiar colours salute at Happy Valley

8 Feb 2024 - 12:35 AM

Zac Purton enjoys his Sunday six-timer at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton’s sparkling Sha Tin six-timer just the tonic after Lucky Sweynesse flop

28 Jan 2024 - 8:15 PM

Zac Purton sends his goggles into the crowd after Lucky Sweynesse’s win in last year’s Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m). Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

More quantity than quality standing in Lucky Sweynesse’s way: ‘a few horses shouldn’t be there’

27 Jan 2024 - 6:50 PM

Trainer Manfred Man and jockey Brenton Avdulla celebrate Sky Forever’s victory with connections. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Brenton Avdulla shakes off dry spell on drought-breaking night at Sha Tin

25 Jan 2024 - 12:49 AM

Beauty Eternal (inside) fends off Beauty Joy to land the Group Two Jockey Club Mile in November. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Beauty Eternal primed for Stewards’ Cup: ‘He just needs the right circumstances’

18 Jan 2024 - 3:53 PM

Zac Purton celebrates during his New Year’s Day treble. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton returns from family holiday with nine Sha Tin rides

12 Jan 2024 - 3:26 PM

Jockey Karis Teetan and trainer Douglas Whyte celebrate with connections following Majestic Knight’s win at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Karis Teetan rides sixth double in eight meetings as Majestic Knight continues strong form

5 Jan 2024 - 12:41 AM

Silver Sonic and Zac Purton combine to win on International Jockeys’ Championship night at Happy Valley. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Lui keeps Purton on International Jockeys’ Championship leg winner Silver Sonic

27 Dec 2023 - 6:46 PM

Pierre Ng celebrates the win of Fighting Machine at Sha Tin on Saturday with Zac Purton and connections. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Double extends phenomenal run and moves Pierre Ng 16 clear at top of tree at Christmas

23 Dec 2023 - 9:24 PM

Invincible Sage wins the Class Two Lukfook Jewellery Cup (1,000m) under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bauhinia-bound sprinter headlines Invincible rider Zac Purton’s Sha Tin four-timer

17 Dec 2023 - 8:43 PM

Six-time Hong Kong champion jockey Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton gets permission for January leave, bids for Invincible weekend meeting

14 Dec 2023 - 5:42 PM

Lucky Sweynesse wins the Group One Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Superb Lucky Sweynesse completes historic set with Hong Kong Sprint triumph

10 Dec 2023 - 7:43 PM

Lucky Sweynesse and Zac Purton win the Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m) at Sha Tin in April. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton rates Lucky Sweynesse ‘marginally better’ than HK Sprint hero Aerovelocity

9 Dec 2023 - 12:19 PM

Topic / Zac Purton

Zac Purton

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.