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Racing has been held in Hong Kong since the 1800s and it is unequivocally the number sport in town. There are 88 meetings a season hosted across two venues in Sha Tin and Happy Valley with billions of dollars bet every week. It is considered the toughest jurisdiction in the world.
Packing Angel, ridden by Harry Bentley, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Bentley looking for repeat with last year’s Derby placegetter Angel at the Valley

British jockey seeks two triumphs in a row with Francis Lui-trained galloper who showed fantastic return to form last time out.

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best win and ride of May

Newnham’s Eagle aims to continue Golden run on seven-day backup at Valley

Caspar Fownes

Fownes draws two clear in championship race as trio of debutants strike

Papaya Brose and Family Jewel help trainer extend his title lead, while 53-1 roughie Joyful Joy heads three first-starters to score.

Caspar Fownes (right) and son Ronan celebrate the stable’s double at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
David Eustace

Light Years Charm gives Eustace landmark Group Three victory in Hong Kong

British handler secures milestone when partnering with Jerry Chau in the Lion Rock Trophy (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Manfred Man Ka-leung

Patch Of Stars shines bright to continue meteoric rise in Sha Tin Vase for Man

Karis Teetan boots home the rapidly improving four-year-old to Group Three glory as his trainer secures a double.

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Zac Purton

Australia’s Zac Purton reaches 2,000 Hong Kong wins with Rising World victory

The 43-year-old becomes the first jockey in the city’s history to reach milestone, and reflects on his ‘truly fortunate’ career.

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Zac Purton and Rising World (left) race to victory in the Hong Kong Wu Hua General Association Cup Plate at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.
David Hayes

Hayes looks to continue sprint division domination with Sha Tin Vase duo

Tomodachi Kokoroe and Romantic Son represent the top trainer in Sunday’s Group Three feature.

Tony Cruz

Ovation bids to complete stunning comeback from injury with Lion Rock victory

A year after suffering a major setback, Tony Cruz’s four-year-old will chase a first feature win in his Group debut.

Zac Purton

Power Couple Zac and Nicole Purton on Hong Kong life, legacy and Ka Ying Rising

As the Australian eyes his 2,000th win in the city, they discuss their start in the city, their brand, golf and the only mountain left to climb.

Hong Kong champion jockey Zac Purton and his wife Nicole at their home in Sha Tin. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Video | Jockey Zac Purton says wife Nicole made his journey possible

Australian jockey needs just one more win to hit magic career milestone of 2,000 wins.

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Zac Purton

Horse of Year debate rages, but Ka Ying Rising stands out over Romantic Warrior

Superstar jockeys Zac Purton and James McDonald go head to head to state their cases for their respective champion gallopers.

John Size

Sky Jewellery and Raging Blizzard leading lights as Size eyes Group Three double

13-time champion trainer also saddles the likes of Stellar Express and Crossborderpegasus on a busy day.

Britney Wong Po-ni

Fownes reclaims championship lead as Purton is made to wait for 2,000

Joao Moreira grabs a treble, Britney Wong Po-ni rides her first Happy Valley winner and trainer Tony Cruz snags a double on a busy night.

Caspar Fownes celebrates at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton

Zac attack: Purton has 8 chances to make history as race to 2,000 resumes

Australian jockey heads in to Wednesday night at Happy Valley needing just two more wins to hit magic career milestone.

Zac Purton returns following the win of Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum Chap-shing

Hewitson and championship-leading trainer Shum combine at Happy Valley

South African jockey and local handler partner with Happy Shooter, Fantastic Fun and Winning Champion.

Andrea Atzeni

Atzeni eyes Group Three double on the exciting Sky Jewellery and Crimson Flash

The Sardinian jockey will have top claims in Sunday’s Sha Tin features aboard John Size’s progressive galloper and an in-form sprinter.

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Jamie Richards

Richards awaits return of La Forza as he looks to maintain hot form

New Zealand trainer hopes to continue super run following seven winners from last 10 meetings, including doubles at both courses.

La Forza, ridden by Zac Purton, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Danny Shum Chap-shing

Shum doubles up to eke out championship lead as Hayes keeps slim hopes alive

Alexis Badel also secures a brace on another competitive day of action at Sha Tin.

Danny Shum Chap-shing

Purton on edge of history as Sha Tin treble brings him to within 2 of 2,000

The champion jockey salutes on Flying Amani, Come Fast Fay Fay and Packing King to continue his march.

James McDonald

Warrior claims Triple Crown redemption in Champions & Chater, history for McDonald

Hometown hero adds string to bow while taking Group One tally up to 15, while jockey James McDonald goes back to back.

Romantic Warrior and James McDonald return after winning the Group One Champions & Chater Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan
James McDonald

‘Amazing’ Romantic Warrior battles way to Triple Crown and Hong Kong immortality

Hong Kong’s champion galloper makes light work of his rivals to bag his 15th Group One success on Sunday.

Jockey James McDonald salutes the crowd after guiding Romantic Warrior to victory in the Champions & Chater Cup. Photo: Dickson Lee
Zac Purton

Race to 2,000: Purton hailed ‘best in the world’ as magic milestone nears

Australian jockey rides Flying Amani, Come Fast Fay Fay and Packing King to victory in his first three races at Sha Tin, now on 1,998 Hong Kong wins.

David Hayes

Hayes turns to three-year-olds in bid to keep in touch with title leaders

Australian trainer fancies My Mars and Happy Promise as the best of his Sha Tin runners as he looks to strike back in premiership race.

Hugh Bowman

Bowman backs Rousham Park to deliver bold performance in Champions & Chater

Australian ace has high hopes for overseas raider in his clash with Romantic Warrior in Hong Kong’s final Group One of the season.

Rousham Park gallops on the Sha Tin dirt earlier this week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
James McDonald

McDonald eyes back-to-back Triple Crowns as Warrior seeks to claim first title

World’s best jockey aims to add missing achievement to hometown hero’s résumé at Sha Tin.

Romantic Warrior and James McDonald return after winning the Group One QEII Cup at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang
Zac Purton

The road to 2,000 wins: champion jockey Purton’s journey to greatness

As the superstar Australian approaches a historic milestone, the SCMP takes a look back at his rise in Hong Kong.

Zac Purton

Romantic Warrior not for catching but Champions & Chater king Cruz up for fight

Holding a record seven wins in the race, the legendary trainer saddles Gentlemen Legacy in a bid for number eight on Sunday.

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