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Patch Of Cosmo shines at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Patch Of Cosmo and Akashvani shine at Sha Tin ahead of Classic Mile

The pair is set to compete in the first leg of the Classic Series on February 1 after their striking wins on Sunday

18 Jan 2026

Jamie Richards celebrates a double at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Future is bright for Richards as Cool Boy and City Gold Banner give him double

18 Jan 2026 - 6:48 PM

Emblazon wins impressively under Jerry Chau Chun-lok. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? In-form Emblazon can make the leap to Class Three

17 Jan 2026 - 2:31 PM

David Eustace will unveil prized British import Glittering Legend at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Eustace hopes Legend can boost Classic Series claims in delayed HK debut

17 Jan 2026 - 11:11 AM

Ka Ying Rising trials impressively at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

‘He’s exactly where I want him’ – Hayes bullish as Ka Ying Rising wins trial

15 Jan 2026 - 3:47 PM

James McDonald aboard Fit For Beauty in the Kwok family colours. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Superstar McDonald ‘rapt to get call’ for Beauty Bolt ride in Classic Mile

15 Jan 2026 - 11:06 AM

Hong Lok Golf after his win at Sha Tin in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Lok Golf set a distance test as So targets new options with stable star

12 Jan 2026 - 5:32 PM

Zac Purton and Sagacious Life after their win this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton makes ‘really tough decision’ to ride Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

12 Jan 2026 - 4:03 PM

Trainer David Hayes is all smiles at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes ends nightmare week on a high as Money Catcher rolls back the years

11 Jan 2026 - 7:58 PM

Zac Purton boots home Little Paradise in the Class Two Racing Club Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton bags brilliant five-timer but Classic Mile call remains up in the air

11 Jan 2026 - 7:19 PM

Zac Purton has key Classic Series rides on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton looks to solve Classic Mile puzzle with Little Paradise and Beauty Bolt

10 Jan 2026 - 10:43 AM

My Wish’s connections after his Hong Kong Classic Mile success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish jockey swap a disappointing decision that highlights brutal reality riders can face

8 Jan 2026 - 4:25 PM

Owner Patrick Kwok Ho-chuen, trainer Tony Cruz and jockey Zac Purton after Beauty Bolt’s win in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cruz backs Bolt to boost Mile claims on Sunday: ‘He’s got a good chance’

8 Jan 2026 - 12:57 PM

Zac Purton guides Invincible Ibis to a third straight triumph last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile picture set to take shape at crucial Sha Tin meeting on Sunday

5 Jan 2026 - 5:04 PM

Zac Purton pilots Sagacious Life to victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sagacious Life one of two Mile options for Purton after fighting Sha Tin victory

4 Jan 2026 - 6:47 PM

Winfield (left) trials at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham hoping to be ‘pleasantly surprised’ as Brazilian Group One winners clash

3 Jan 2026 - 5:08 PM

Zac Purton guides Colourful King to an explosive victory in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Eustace keen to bounce back from New Year’s Day with Colourful King a top chance

3 Jan 2026 - 2:19 PM

Endued wins at Sha Tin for John Size. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size continues surge as Endued and Raging Rapids bring up Sha Tin double

1 Jan 2026 - 6:58 PM