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Reigning champion Zac Purton salutes the crowd after bringing up his fifth win of the day on Packing Llaregyb in the final race. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Five-timer for Purton but not all rosy after ban

Frequent flier Zac Purton has performed plenty of heroics in his homeland so far this season, but had his biggest day ever in Hong Kong with five wins, even if there was a sting in the tail…

26 Oct 2014

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Purton steals Jockey Challenge honours with treble

13 Oct 2014 - 12:31 AM

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Paul O'Sullivan Tracking for the Stars with four-year-old

13 Oct 2014 - 12:00 AM

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Divine expectations as flashy Australian import debuts

11 Oct 2014 - 8:41 PM

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Purton stretches his championship lead over Moreira

2 Mar 2014 - 1:00 AM

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Purton's jockeys' championship bid heats up with a double

23 Feb 2014 - 10:30 PM

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Strong start crucial for Purton upset in Jockey Challenge

15 Feb 2014 - 9:15 PM

A sight unlikely to be seen again any time soon – Zac Purton and John Moore at trackwork earlier this season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Happy Lucky Dragon Win

Life's great mysteries - and why Zac doesn't ride for Size, Cruz, and now Moore

13 Feb 2014 - 8:17 PM

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Purton can produce a Triple Trio Smile on his return

6 Feb 2014 - 9:30 PM

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Purton and Cruz make their point

3 Jun 2013 - 12:00 AM

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Hot Purton reignites title chase with treble

27 May 2013 - 12:00 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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