Zac Purton

Francis Lui celebrates a treble at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Francis Lui puts faith in Speed Dragon and Chancheng Glory to continue purple patch

5 Feb 2026 - 6:29 PM

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton in the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The state of play as the Hong Kong racing season approaches halfway point

5 Feb 2026 - 3:05 PM

Little Paradise storms home to claim the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Is Classic Mile hero Little Paradise the next big thing in Hong Kong racing?

2 Feb 2026 - 8:11 PM

John Size had another Sunday to remember at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size slams in Sha Tin treble as his midseason renaissance picks up more steam

1 Feb 2026 - 7:38 PM

Little Paradise storms clear to win the Classic Mile under Vincent Ho. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Little Paradise stamps himself as a rising star with breathtaking Classic Mile romp

1 Feb 2026 - 6:58 PM

Sagacious Life surges to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Pierre Ng bullish about improving Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

31 Jan 2026 - 4:53 PM

Trainer Francis Lui and jockey Zac Purton were in outstanding form in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

29 Jan 2026 - 10:00 PM

Hong Kong’s Clarissa Lyra, seen here in the Longines Stakes race at last year’s show, will be back this year. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong racing

World’s best equestrians back in town for Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show

29 Jan 2026 - 9:00 PM

Mark Newnham is hoping his four strong group can get the job done at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham mob-handed as he goes for back-to-back Classic Mile wins at Sha Tin

29 Jan 2026 - 3:45 PM

Trainer David Hayes celebrates his 700th Hong Kong victory with jockey Keith Yeung Ming-lun. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

In-form David Hayes rings up 700th Hong Kong win in emotional Happy Valley double

28 Jan 2026 - 11:39 PM

Matthew Chadwick gives Patch Of Cosmo a pat after his Sha Tin victory last March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Matthew Chadwick is excited to reunite with classy Patch Of Cosmo in Classic Mile

26 Jan 2026 - 3:30 PM

Fans gathered for the sixth race of the day, holding up homemade banners, paintings and flags in support. Photo: Stephy Zhang

Hong Kong racing

Chance to witness Ka Ying Rising make history the main bet for local fans at Sha Tin

25 Jan 2026 - 11:00 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising blitzes rivals again to match Silent Witness’ record 17 straight wins

25 Jan 2026 - 6:13 PM

Zac Purton and Ka Ying Rising win the Group One Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

No extra pressure for Zac Purton as Ka Ying Rising bids for history at Sha Tin

24 Jan 2026 - 11:00 AM

Jockey Zac Purton celebrates Ka Ying Rising’s Hong Kong Sprint success with fans at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising poised to equal Silent Witness’ record in Centenary Sprint Cup

22 Jan 2026 - 4:31 PM

Topic / Zac Purton

Zac Purton

Ka Ying Rising wins barrier trial ‘as you’d expect’ as David Hayes looks to continue hot streak

Zac Purton sticks with Sagacious Life in Classic Cup, while Self Improvement settles in well in Saudi Arabia

Mark Newnham fancies Happy Valley pair in bid to extend trainers’ championship lead

Francis Lui puts faith in Speed Dragon and Chancheng Glory to continue purple patch

The state of play as the Hong Kong racing season approaches halfway point

Is Classic Mile hero Little Paradise the next big thing in Hong Kong racing?

John Size slams in Sha Tin treble as his midseason renaissance picks up more steam

Little Paradise stamps himself as a rising star with breathtaking Classic Mile romp

Pierre Ng bullish about improving Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

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

World’s best equestrians back in town for Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show

Mark Newnham mob-handed as he goes for back-to-back Classic Mile wins at Sha Tin

In-form David Hayes rings up 700th Hong Kong win in emotional Happy Valley double

Matthew Chadwick is excited to reunite with classy Patch Of Cosmo in Classic Mile

Chance to witness Ka Ying Rising make history the main bet for local fans at Sha Tin

Champion sprinter Ka Ying Rising blitzes rivals again to match Silent Witness’ record 17 straight wins

No extra pressure for Zac Purton as Ka Ying Rising bids for history at Sha Tin

Ka Ying Rising poised to equal Silent Witness’ record in Centenary Sprint Cup

Owen joined SCMP in April 2025 after an eight-year stint in the UK covering domestic and international racing for myracing, Racing Post and The Sun. He is also a passionate about other sports including football, tennis and Formula 1.