Zac Purton

Douglas Whyte and apprentice Nichola Yuen are all smiles after their win with Fast Responder at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Apprentice Nichola Yuen draws high praise from Douglas Whyte after first Sha Tin turf winner

6 Apr 2026 - 8:41 PM

Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, wins the Group Two Sprint Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising at peak of his powers as super sprinter obliterates Sha Tin track record again

6 Apr 2026 - 6:53 PM

My Wish warms up for the Chairman’s Trophy with an impressive trial win under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham hopes return to mile and Group Two level propels My Wish to Chairman’s Trophy glory

4 Apr 2026 - 1:17 PM

Vincent Ho guides Little Paradise to victory in the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile winner Little Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup

2 Apr 2026 - 5:58 PM

Ka Ying Rising and Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton gears up for Australian Group Ones ahead of Ka Ying Rising on Easter Monday

2 Apr 2026 - 3:12 PM

Jockey Andrea Atzeni and Mark Newnham were two of Hong Kong’s stand-out performers in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

30 Mar 2026 - 7:00 PM

Jamie Richards celebrates a Sha Tin winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Early season ‘best four-year-old in town’ Bulb General makes long-awaited return

28 Mar 2026 - 12:01 PM

Beauty Viva, ridden by Hugh Bowman, return at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Danny Shum dominates Happy Valley with four-timer as Hugh Bowman continues Derby-winning ways

25 Mar 2026 - 11:48 PM

Ka Ying Rising (left) and Zac Purton win their turf trial at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising returns in style on first outing since record 18th straight victory

24 Mar 2026 - 7:00 PM

Jerry Chau has been booked to ride Voyage Bubble in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jerry Chau excited to pick up ride on Triple Crown hero Voyage Bubble in Chairman’s Trophy

23 Mar 2026 - 6:00 PM

Symbol Of Strength and Luke Ferraris triumph at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Frankie Lor confident Symbol Of Strength can capitalise on ideal draw at Happy Valley

23 Mar 2026 - 1:23 PM

Numbers (inside) and Stormy Grove (outside) fill the placings behind Invincible Ibis in the Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Frankie Lor upbeat despite Derby defeat as David Hayes links up with familiar face

22 Mar 2026 - 8:18 PM

Hot Delight and Vincent Ho triumph at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Francis Lui’s exciting Hot Delight remains unbeaten as the trainer scores a double at Sha Tin

22 Mar 2026 - 7:04 PM

Stormy Grove and and Harry Bentley salute in the Hong Kong Classic Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Marc Chan launches two-pronged attack in first Derby crack with Stormy Grove and Seraph Gabriel

21 Mar 2026 - 4:09 PM

Crimson Flash brings up a five-timer for Mark Newnham. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Newnham dominates Valley with five-timer while Atzeni scores four-timer

18 Mar 2026 - 11:45 PM

Topic / Zac Purton

Zac Purton

Ibis and Paradise please Newnham and Purton ahead of Champions Mile test

Shum keeps pace with championship leaders after scoring a treble at the Valley

Quirky but talented Crossborderpegasus makes long-awaited return for John Size at Sha Tin

Apprentice Nichola Yuen draws high praise from Douglas Whyte after first Sha Tin turf winner

Ka Ying Rising at peak of his powers as super sprinter obliterates Sha Tin track record again

Mark Newnham hopes return to mile and Group Two level propels My Wish to Chairman’s Trophy glory

Classic Mile winner Little Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup

Zac Purton gears up for Australian Group Ones ahead of Ka Ying Rising on Easter Monday

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

Early season ‘best four-year-old in town’ Bulb General makes long-awaited return

Danny Shum dominates Happy Valley with four-timer as Hugh Bowman continues Derby-winning ways

Ka Ying Rising returns in style on first outing since record 18th straight victory

Jerry Chau excited to pick up ride on Triple Crown hero Voyage Bubble in Chairman’s Trophy

Frankie Lor confident Symbol Of Strength can capitalise on ideal draw at Happy Valley

Frankie Lor upbeat despite Derby defeat as David Hayes links up with familiar face

Francis Lui’s exciting Hot Delight remains unbeaten as the trainer scores a double at Sha Tin

Marc Chan launches two-pronged attack in first Derby crack with Stormy Grove and Seraph Gabriel

Newnham dominates Valley with five-timer while Atzeni scores four-timer

Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.