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Fast Network cruises to victory under Zac Purton last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton hails Fast Network’s transformation in blinkers ahead of Class Two bid

Champion jockey says promising sprinter ‘looked like a different horse’ after crucial gear change sparks big win

14 Dec 2024

Harry Bentley soaks up his 100th Hong Kong winner at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jimmy Ting snares season’s longest-priced winner while Harry Bentley jags 100th Hong Kong success

11 Dec 2024 - 11:11 PM

James McDonald and Zac Purton lock horns at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Heavyweight fight between James McDonald and Zac Purton continues at Happy Valley

9 Dec 2024 - 2:22 PM

Massive Sovereign will compete for the Group One Hong Kong Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin on December 8. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton keeping the faith with Massive Sovereign ahead of Hong Kong Cup

26 Nov 2024 - 1:14 PM

Ka Ying Rising coasts to victory under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

What makes Ka Ying Rising one of the most exciting prospects in world racing?

18 Nov 2024 - 4:57 PM

Ka Ying Rising coasts to victory under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton blows a kiss as Ka Ying Rising makes history: ‘I knew it was a track record’

17 Nov 2024 - 6:41 PM

Karis Teetan celebrates his 700th Hong Kong win after booting home Speedstar at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 HK winners: ‘It’s an amazing number’

6 Nov 2024 - 11:06 PM

Massive Sovereign wins the Hong Kong Derby. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Derby star shoulders Massive expectations: ‘There’s no excuses’

2 Nov 2024 - 10:15 AM

Copartner Prance holds off his rivals in Sunday’s finale at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Copartner Prance secures sixth straight Valley win in dramatic style

27 Oct 2024 - 8:23 PM

David Eustace (left) celebrates his first Hong Kong victory with stable staff at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Eustace celebrates memorable first HK win at the Valley: ‘It’s obviously a great thrill’

9 Oct 2024 - 11:09 PM

Zac Purton celebrates winning the 2014 Caulfield Cup on Japanese raider Admire Rakti. Photo: EPA

Hong Kong racing

Purton chases second Caulfield Cup after securing the ride on Land Legend

8 Oct 2024 - 1:22 PM

Fast Network cruises to victory first up under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton lauds Fast Network’s untapped potential ahead of Class Three test

5 Oct 2024 - 3:09 PM

Packing Power cruises to victory for Zac Purton in his first Sha Tin start. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Excitement machine Packing Power extends unbeaten streak under Zac Purton

1 Oct 2024 - 6:45 PM

Packing Power makes it two from two at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton poised to send rivals Packing despite wide gate: ‘He’s bouncing’

30 Sep 2024 - 5:31 PM

Packing Hermod bolts in at Sha Tin in July under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton impressed with unbeaten Packing Hermod’s return at Sha Tin trials

23 Sep 2024 - 1:10 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his second four-timer at Sha Tin in as many weeks. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton makes career-best start to a HK season with another Sha Tin four-timer

15 Sep 2024 - 7:17 PM

Zac Purton and California Spangle (inside) narrowly deny Golden Sixty in the Hong Kong Mile 2022. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton pays Golden Sixty the ultimate compliment: ‘He was the perfect racehorse’

14 Sep 2024 - 11:22 AM

Dennis Yip and Zac Purton celebrate Fast Network’s Sha Tin victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton makes early statement with four-timer at season opener: ‘Hopefully it sets the tone’

8 Sep 2024 - 7:18 PM