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Zac Purton celebrates his 1,900th Hong Kong win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton sails past 1,900 Hong Kong wins while Mark Newnham clicks up another gear

Superstar jockey ticks off yet another milestone while the in-form trainer bags his first treble of the year

22 Oct 2025

Ka Ying Rising (left), ridden by jockey Zac Purton, wins The Everest 2025 race at the Royal Randwick racecourse in Sydney on October 18. Photo: AFP

Editorial

Ka Ying Rising’s Sydney victory can lift Hong Kong racing scene

23 Oct 2025 - 6:45 AM

Zac Purton needs one win at the Valley on Wednesday night to reach his next career milestone. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hoping he has the Horsepower as he gears up for another milestone

21 Oct 2025 - 2:12 PM

Karis Teetan guides Fortune Boy to an exciting win. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes spruiks Classic Series prospect as Ka Ying Rising celebrations continue

19 Oct 2025 - 8:39 PM

Zac Purton riding Ka Ying Rising wins The Everest at Royal Randwick Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Racing chief hails Ka Ying Rising’s ‘phenomenal’ win, city’s world-leader status

18 Oct 2025 - 8:10 PM

A euphoric Zac Purton punches the air after winning The Everest aboard Ka Ying Rising. Photos: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising sets Randwick alight to provide career highs for Hayes and Purton

18 Oct 2025 - 1:20 PM

Zac Purton enjoys one of Ka Ying Rising’s 13 consecutive victories. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hopes ‘real Ka Ying Rising turns up’ in The Everest: ‘He deserves it’

17 Oct 2025 - 9:57 AM

Trainer David Hayes. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes thought he had seen it all before ‘biggest week I’ve ever been involved in’

16 Oct 2025 - 2:01 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and owner Leung Shek-kong celebrate a Ka Ying Rising victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising’s owner loving every minute of The Everest ride

15 Oct 2025 - 10:15 AM

Ka Ying Rising draws barrier seven for Saturday’s Group One The Everest (1,200m). Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising’s The Everest draw ‘perfect’: Hayes

14 Oct 2025 - 6:13 PM

Derek Leung celebrates his 500th winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Leung smashes through 500 winners on a landmark night at Happy Valley

8 Oct 2025 - 11:34 PM

Ka Ying Rising finishes third in a 1,000m barrier trial at Randwick on Tuesday morning. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Purton gives Ka Ying Rising a ‘pass mark’ after Sydney trial third

7 Oct 2025 - 10:10 AM

Bulb General storms home under Zac Purton to make it three wins in succession. Photos: Kenneth Chan

The Inside Word

Exciting Bulb General lights up Sha Tin turf, while Man celebrates 700th win

4 Oct 2025 - 7:22 PM

Bulb General cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Richards confident Purton and General can overcome wide draw in hat-trick bid

2 Oct 2025 - 1:44 PM

Kempes (pink cap) and Andrea Atzeni fly home to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hall doubles up at Sha Tin as Kempes comes from the clouds under superb Andrea Atzeni ride

1 Oct 2025 - 7:50 PM

Alexis Badel lifts Fast Network (left) to victory in the National Day Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network set for G1 clash with Ka Ying Rising after National Day Cup win

1 Oct 2025 - 6:37 PM

Zac Purton has a host of chances at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

What wins at Sha Tin? Purton set for a Fun Sunday with host of chances

27 Sep 2025 - 6:08 PM

Jockeys and officials inspect the Sha Tin track on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Racing abandoned at Sha Tin as Jockey Club also cancels Happy Valley card

21 Sep 2025 - 7:59 PM