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Zac Purton and wife Nicole celebrate his 1,998th Hong Kong winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton on the verge 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

24 May 2026

Emblazon, ridden by Jerry Chau, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jerry Chau looks to extend Tony Cruz Award lead with strong book of rides at Happy Valley

19 May 2026 - 3:05 PM

Geneva, ridden by Hugh Bowman, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hall seeks back-to-back wins as Geneva steps up in grade at Happy Valley on Wednesday

18 May 2026 - 6:30 PM

James Orman and Chris So celebrate a win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

James Orman and Chris So combine with three solid chances at Sha Tin, headlined by Perfectday

16 May 2026 - 5:45 PM

Manfred Man celebrates his Sha Tin double. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Stars inflicts Hot Delight’s first defeat to clinch massive 1,091-1 double for Manfred Man

9 May 2026 - 6:54 PM

Andrea Atzeni and Young Champion win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Andrea Atzeni and Francis Lui enjoy doubles as Satono Reve stamps Champions Day ticket in Japan

29 Mar 2026 - 8:09 PM

James McDonald will team up with Seraph Gabriel in the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Superstar jockey James McDonald confirmed to ride Seraph Gabriel in Hong Kong Derby

15 Mar 2026 - 8:18 PM

Fast Network runs riot at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network stamps class at Sha Tin as James Orman and David Hall celebrate doubles

8 Mar 2026 - 8:54 PM

Andrea Atzeni celebrates his fourth win of the day at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Andrea Atzeni lands four-timer as he prepares to become a father for the first time

8 Mar 2026 - 8:06 PM

Hugh Bowman guides Patch Of Theta to victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Theta bound for Group One company again after tough Class One triumph

1 Feb 2026 - 7:59 PM

Magnifique returns with a strong win at Sha Tin under James Orman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Magnifique bound for rating ‘close to 100’ after successful return from bleeding attack

27 Dec 2025 - 6:38 PM

David Hall at Happy Valley this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Magnifique makes long-awaited return for David Hall: ‘The main thing is he returns healthy’

26 Dec 2025 - 10:03 AM

Encountered wins the Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m) under Karis Teetan. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Brett Crawford’s ‘fairy tale’ continues as Encountered runs them down for Group Three glory

9 Nov 2025 - 6:33 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

Andrea 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

Zac Purton fires in Valley treble as Hugh Bowman, Danny Shum and Douglas Whyte bag doubles

2 Nov 2025 - 7:12 PM

Trainer Jamie Richards (right), assistant trainer Ben So (left) and jockey Keith Yeung celebrate Goldentronicmighty’s victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Goldentronicmighty gives Jamie Richards a lift after ‘heartbreaking’ blow with Bulb General

26 Oct 2025 - 7:14 PM

Encountered (right) chases Lo Rider home at Happy Valley last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Brett Crawford has high hopes of Class Two Happy Valley victory with Encountered

14 Oct 2025 - 12:16 PM

Kempes (pink cap) and Andrea Atzeni fly home to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hall doubles up at Sha Tin as Kempes comes from the clouds under superb Andrea Atzeni ride

1 Oct 2025 - 7:50 PM