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Thunder Kit and Vincent Ho win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Francis Lui slams home brilliant Sha Tin treble as competitive championship rages on

The 2023-24 champion trainer moves to within four winners of the leader Danny Shum Chap-shing after another stellar day

17 May 2026

Jockey Zac Purton celebrates after the victory of Ka Ying Rising in the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton eyes Group One glory in Australia ahead of ride on Romantic Thor in Champions and Chater

14 May 2026 - 4:00 PM

Jockey Angus Chung and trainer Danny Shum celebrate General Redwood’s Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shum hits the front in trainers’ title with dominant Valley treble

13 May 2026 - 11:41 PM

Smart Avenue brings up a double for Zac Purton and Dennis Yip at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton moves to within 10 wins of 2,000 in Hong Kong thanks to Sha Tin double

9 May 2026 - 7:21 PM

Mark Newnham has five strong chances at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham bids to extend title lead with strong squad assembled for Sha Tin dirt

4 May 2026 - 2:30 PM

Turquoise Velocity wins narrowly under Keith Yeung. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Francis Lui keeps in touch with trainers’ championship leaders with Sha Tin double

3 May 2026 - 8:47 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes celebrate Ka Ying Rising’s latest victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

30 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Stellar Express and Andrea Atzeni (right) win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size looking to capitalise on successful month with Stellar Express at Happy Valley

28 Apr 2026 - 5:30 PM

Giant Ballon, ridden by Zac Purton, goes back-to-back at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Purton pursues Valley hat-trick with Ballon following historic day at Sha Tin

27 Apr 2026 - 2:08 PM

Jockey Zac Purton celebrates with horse racing enthusiasts after the victory of Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong racing

Record tourist numbers flock to ‘one of the best race meetings ever’ at Sha Tin

26 Apr 2026 - 9:37 PM

Ka Ying Rising easily won the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize on Champions Day at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior, My Wish complete Hong Kong sweep on Champions Day

26 Apr 2026 - 7:33 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes hails Ka Ying Rising ‘one of the best horses I’ve ever seen’ after Chairman’s Sprint Prize romp

26 Apr 2026 - 7:13 PM

Ka Ying Rising, the world’s highest-rated sprinter, knocked 0.02 seconds off his own previous mark at FWD Champions Day. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising annihilates rivals as he secures 20th consecutive win at Sha Tin

26 Apr 2026 - 3:01 PM

Owner Leung Shek-kong is delighted after drawing barrier three for Ka Ying Rising for Sunday’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Confidence remains high in Ka Ying, Warrior camps ahead of Champions Day

23 Apr 2026 - 5:00 PM

Jockey Ethan Brown celebrates his first Hong Kong win with trainer Cody Mo. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Brown makes dream start to Hong Kong stint with Valley win on Shooting To Top

22 Apr 2026 - 11:30 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins the Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m) earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Prospect of wet track no concern for Hayes as Ka Ying bids for 20th straight win

20 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Trainer Mark Newnham (right) has four solid chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham eyes Valley hat-trick with Ace War ahead of Champions Mile assault

20 Apr 2026 - 2:09 PM

Gold Patch gives Zac Purton 100 wins for the season at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton scores 11th century thanks to Gold Patch and Absolute Honour at Sha Tin

19 Apr 2026 - 7:48 PM