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

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

Championship-leading trainer expects his emerging star to strengthen his Group One Hong Kong Mile credentials again on Sunday

20 Nov 2025

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

Mark Newnham is the man to catch in Hong Kong. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham not sweating winless run as title leader brings strong team to the Valley

10 Nov 2025 - 2:56 PM

Light Years Charm (centre) salutes at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Light Years Charm bound for return to Group features after tough Class Two success

9 Nov 2025 - 7:52 PM

Trainer John Size celebrates Ka Ying Power’s win with jockey Keith Yeung. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size shrugs off slow start and winless streak to bag Sha Tin treble

9 Nov 2025 - 6:17 PM

Strathpeffer cruises to victory under Lyle Hewitson. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Strathpeffer a super chance to salute again

8 Nov 2025 - 3:14 PM

Ensued wins last year’s Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m) under Karis Teetan. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Former winners, Hong Kong Derby heroes do battle in intriguing Ladies’ Purse

8 Nov 2025 - 12:04 PM

Hollie Doyle delivers aboard Run Run Smart at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Doyle shows her smarts to get off to the perfect start at Happy Valley

5 Nov 2025 - 11:24 PM

Christophe Lemaire enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2022. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira and Christophe Lemaire return to International Jockeys’ Championship line-up, while injured Ryan Moore remains a chance

5 Nov 2025 - 2:53 PM

Andrea Atzeni has a strong book of rides on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Atzeni looking to turn to page on luckless run with strong Happy Valley book

3 Nov 2025 - 3:11 PM

Hakka Radiance surges clear under Zac Purton to complete a Happy Valley hat-trick. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton fires in Valley treble as Bowman, Shum and Whyte bag doubles

2 Nov 2025 - 7:12 PM

Masterofmyuniverse wins at Sha Tin last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Happy Valley? Masterofmyuniverse can take the world of beating

1 Nov 2025 - 4:06 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer Mark Newnham dominated the month of October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of October

31 Oct 2025 - 3:04 PM

Romantic Warrior (inside) edges Voyage Bubble in last year’s epic Group One Gold Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton to ride Voyage Bubble in latest clash with Warrior in Jockey Club Cup

31 Oct 2025 - 11:13 AM

Richard Kingscote is hoping to break his seasonal duck at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Kingscote looking to get on the board with familiar face on Sha Tin dirt

29 Oct 2025 - 4:33 PM

Topic / Zac Purton

Zac Purton

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.