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Little Paradise salutes under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Little Paradise continues march towards Classic Mile with strong Sha Tin success

Jimmy Ting’s four-year-old improves his record to four wins from seven starts with an impressive showing under Zac Purton

7 Dec 2025

Top Dragon storms home down the outside to win under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chris So eager to see Top Dragon pass big test en route to Classic Series

6 Dec 2025 - 2:57 PM

Helios Express (left) trials at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Galaxy Patch and Helios Express on track to peak at Hong Kong International Races after dirt trial

4 Dec 2025 - 12:36 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Eustace were two of the star performers of November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

1 Dec 2025 - 2:40 PM

Dazzling Fit (outside) scores a narrow win under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Dazzling Fit and Colourful King overcome tough draws to hand Eustace a double

30 Nov 2025 - 7:40 PM

Jockey Hugh Bowman is in line to ride Massive Sovereign for David Eustace. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sovereign skips Chevalier Cup with Bowman in the mix for HK Cup ride

27 Nov 2025 - 12:51 PM

Voyage Bubble wins last year’s Hong Kong Mile under James McDonald. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble confirmed to defend Hong Kong Mile crown against five international raiders

26 Nov 2025 - 4:50 PM

David Hayes is hoping for another big night at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes on cloud nine as he sets his sights on Newnham’s title lead at the Valley

24 Nov 2025 - 3:41 PM

Jerry Chau boots home Sky Joy at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Vincent Ho and Jerry Chau continue tight battle for International Jockeys’ Championship berth

23 Nov 2025 - 8:16 PM

Ka Ying Rising (red sleeves) storms to yet another win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

‘Bigger, stronger, better’ Ka Ying Rising toys with rivals en route to HK Sprint

23 Nov 2025 - 7:22 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his epic The Everest win on Ka Ying Rising. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Purton warns rivals of Rising’s improvement ahead of HK return

22 Nov 2025 - 10:16 AM

Romantic Warrior (left) outduels Voyage Bubble in last year’s Group One Gold Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Yiu confident Bubble can lift for Warrior clash: ‘It was rough, very rough’

21 Nov 2025 - 8:49 AM

Romantic Warrior wins last year’s Group One Hong Kong Cup under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shum expects Warrior to return with a bang: ‘He’s happy and healthy’

20 Nov 2025 - 3:42 PM

My Wish snares last month’s Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish continues to thrive: ‘I think on present form, he’s the one to beat’

20 Nov 2025 - 1:11 PM

Patch Of Stars fends off Invincible Shield to score at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Stars continues ascension with strong Class Two win for Purton

15 Nov 2025 - 7:29 PM

Beauty Bolt scores at Sha Tin in July under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Beauty can Bolt into Classic Series contention

14 Nov 2025 - 3:31 PM

Patch Of Stars soars clear for Zac Purton to win last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hopes Patch can star in first Class Two test: ‘He deserves to be there’

13 Nov 2025 - 4:52 PM

Luke Ferraris is aiming for a spot in the International Jockeys’ Championship. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ferraris hoping to be Happy Valley King on Wednesday as he chases IJC berth

11 Nov 2025 - 10:20 AM

Topic / Zac Purton

Zac Purton

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.