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Pricy purchase Jing Jing Win (left), ridden by Zac Purton in a recent trial, makes his much-anticipated debut on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

HK$8.5 million purchase Jing Jing Win out to justify hype on debut

The Hong Kong International Sale $8.5 million buy has trialled well but slow starts remain a concern for connections

17 Sep 2016

The Australian looks to have the team to win the championship once again but Hong Kong’s handicap system may prove his toughest hurdle

Hong Kong racing 2016-17 season opening

Back-to-back titles? More meetings doesn’t make task any easier, says reigning champion trainer John Size

2 Sep 2016 - 8:18 PM

Zac Purton

Heading higher: promising galloper Bad Boy follows Brisbane bonanza for John Moore and Zac Purton

12 Jun 2016 - 9:12 PM

Fabulous One looks headed for some of the big sprint races next season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Five stars: Fabulous One headed higher next season, says Zac Purton

9 Jun 2016 - 8:40 PM

Zac Purton

Zac Purton full of praise for General Of Patch after tenacious victory

30 May 2016 - 1:08 AM

<p>The reigning champion trainer rues the fact he didn’t put his Class Three sprinter on the dirt earlier, but he now believes he has found the secret to the horse after a dominant win</p>

John Moore

John Moore happy despite error of judgement with Meteor

7 May 2016 - 10:54 PM

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Fame game: Hong Kong jockeys and trainers reveal their celebrity status in racing-mad culture

18 Apr 2016 - 10:30 PM

Zac Purton

Australian whip rules would have prevented double, says leading rider Zac Purton

16 Apr 2016 - 10:30 PM

Satono Crown wins the Kyoto Kinen under Mirco Demuro at his last start in February. Zac Purton will ride in the QE II Cup. Photo: Japan Racing Association

Audemars Piguet QE II Cup 2016

Mr Worldwide: Zac Purton booked for foreign raiders Satono Crown, Bow Creek in Sha Tin spring features

14 Apr 2016 - 4:30 PM

Zac Purton

Zac Purton achieves the seemingly impossible in winning on maidens Victory Magic, Molly’s Jade Star

4 Apr 2016 - 1:15 AM

Chautauqua (Tommy Berry) races up out wide to win the T J Smith Stakes at Randwick. He will next be seen in the Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin on May 1. Photo: Supplied

Chairman's Sprint Prize 2016

Top Australian sprinter Chautauqua aims at Hong Kong feature after T J Smith victory

2 Apr 2016 - 10:00 PM

Zac Purton

Happilababy must be thrown in the deep end, says Danny Shum

28 Mar 2016 - 11:45 PM

<p>The young commodity trader is an avid fan of the sport of kings, and his electrifying superstar is front and centre in his thoughts – even at the office</p>

Zac Purton

For the love of speed: Aerovelocity’s owner Daniel Yeung a new breed of Hong Kong racing enthusiast

19 Mar 2016 - 11:00 PM

Po Ching Treasure (left) was just nosed out by California Cherish last start, but meets that rival three pounds better on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Pace the key to Ricky Yiu and Zac Purton finding Treasure in Triple Trio

7 Mar 2016 - 9:00 PM

<p>Four-timer for leading Australian rider would have been five if circumstances were more favourable</p>

Zac Purton

Zac Purton’s Banner day could have been even more Jolly after luck deserts Ricky Yiu’s horse

7 Mar 2016 - 8:20 PM

Dashing Fellow holds his rivals at bay to give Hong Kong its sixth straight win in the Hong Kong Macau Trophy, also the fourth interport feature for trainer John Moore. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Dashing ride from Zac Purton gives John Moore a fourth Hong Kong Macau Trophy

6 Mar 2016 - 9:45 PM

Paul O’Sullivan is on track to record a career-best season after a double on Sunday took him to 29 wins for the season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Paul O’Sullivan on fire after race-to-race double with Towering Storm and Washington Heights

29 Feb 2016 - 2:00 AM

Washington Heights brings his best Australian form to win at his Hong Kong debut. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Prominent Indian families hit Heights at Sha Tin

29 Feb 2016 - 1:45 AM

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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