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Zac Purton boots home Ka Ying Rising in the Hong Kong Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Purton believes wide draw can pose serious challenge to Ka Ying Rising

Champion jockey says outside gate in Centenary Sprint Cup field of eight could threaten star sprinter’s winning streak

17 Jan 2025

Zac Purton rings the bell counting down the number of wins needed to break Douglas Whyte’s record. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton just four wins off breaking Whyte’s record after Valley double

15 Jan 2025 - 11:20 PM

Hugh Bowman and Majestic Knight claim victory at Happy Valley in July. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Majestic Knight returns to his sweet spot: ‘he’s been running in the wrong races’

14 Jan 2025 - 1:18 PM

Zac Purton salutes aboard Packing Hermod in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton again backing a Packing horse to deliver him Classic Mile breakthrough

13 Jan 2025 - 2:56 PM

Danny Shum was on fire at the Valley on Wednesday night with four winners. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Danny Shum soars to championship lead with January Cup highlighting Happy Valley four-timer

8 Jan 2025 - 11:27 PM

Packing Angel cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Packing Angel boosts four-year-old series hopes with fighting win under Zac Purton

5 Jan 2025 - 8:15 PM

Zac Purton says a better draw will boost Wunderbar’s chances on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton rates Wunderbar a top chance to bounce back from improved barrier draw

4 Jan 2025 - 9:30 AM

Zac Purton is all smiles after landing his 1,800th Hong Kong win courtesy of Tourbillon Prince at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton extends blistering form to reach major milestone at Sha Tin

29 Dec 2024 - 7:42 PM

Zac Purton is all smiles after landing a record-equalling six Happy Valley wins on Boxing Day. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton has Boxing Day to remember with season-best six-timer at Happy Valley

26 Dec 2024 - 11:13 PM

Wunderbar strolls to victory for Zac Purton in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton concerned by Wunderbar’s wide draw and speedy rivals

21 Dec 2024 - 3:12 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

Purton hails Network’s transformation in blinkers: ‘He just gapped them’

14 Dec 2024 - 12:00 PM

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 McDonald and 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

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

Karis Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 Hong Kong winners with Happy Valley success

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