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Zac Purton is all smiles after booting home Ka Ying Rising in the Jockey Club Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Track record unlikely but Purton has big expectations for Ka Ying in HK Sprint

Champion jockey anticipates another electrifying performance from the world’s best sprinter in Sunday’s feature

13 Dec 2025

James McDonald boots home Galaxy Patch in the Jockey Club Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

J-Mac, Zac confident of HK Mile chances in wide-open contest

12 Dec 2025 - 4:14 PM

Owner Leung Shek-kong draws barrier one for Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Warrior set for smooth Cup passage as Ka Ying draws one for the first time

11 Dec 2025 - 3:18 PM

Ryan Moore celebrates his third International Jockeys’ Championship crown at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moore joins elite trio with record-equalling third IJC win at Happy Valley

10 Dec 2025 - 11:45 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his first IJC victory in 2017. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins the IJC at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

10 Dec 2025 - 11:25 AM

Joao Moreira (left) and Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges shake hands at Wednesday night’s IJC press conference. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

IJC first and then a longer HK stint for Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

9 Dec 2025 - 8:05 PM

Jockey James McDonald greets the Happy Valley crowd aboard recent winner Ocean Impact. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

J-Mac bids for breakthrough IJC success: ‘we’re due one, but you never know’

9 Dec 2025 - 1:02 PM

Little Paradise salutes under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Little Paradise continues march towards Classic Mile with strong Sha Tin success

7 Dec 2025 - 7:02 PM

Top Dragon storms home down the outside to win under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chris So eager to see Top Dragon pass big test en route to Classic Series

6 Dec 2025 - 2:57 PM

Helios Express (left) trials at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Patch and Express on track to peak at HKIR after tuning up in star-studded trial

4 Dec 2025 - 12:36 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Eustace were two of the star performers of November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of November

1 Dec 2025 - 2:40 PM

Dazzling Fit (outside) scores a narrow win under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Dazzling Fit and Colourful King overcome tough draws to hand Eustace a double

30 Nov 2025 - 7:40 PM

Jockey Hugh Bowman is in line to ride Massive Sovereign for David Eustace. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sovereign skips Chevalier Cup with Bowman in the mix for HK Cup ride

27 Nov 2025 - 12:51 PM

Voyage Bubble wins last year’s Hong Kong Mile under James McDonald. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bubble confirmed to defend Mile crown against five international raiders

26 Nov 2025 - 4:50 PM

David Hayes is hoping for another big night at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes on cloud nine as he sets his sights on Newnham’s title lead at the Valley

24 Nov 2025 - 3:41 PM

Jerry Chau boots home Sky Joy at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ho and Chau continue tight battle for IJC berth as Wong suffers fractured shin

23 Nov 2025 - 8:16 PM

Ka Ying Rising (red sleeves) storms to yet another win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

‘Bigger, stronger, better’ Ka Ying Rising toys with rivals en route to HK Sprint

23 Nov 2025 - 7:22 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his epic The Everest win on Ka Ying Rising. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Purton warns rivals of Rising’s improvement ahead of HK return

22 Nov 2025 - 10:16 AM