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Jockey Ethan Brown celebrates his first Hong Kong win with trainer Cody Mo. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ethan Brown makes dream start to Hong Kong stint with Happy Valley win on Shooting To Top

Australian jockey kicks off late-season contract with victory on his third ride, booting home heavily-backed galloper at city circuit

22 Apr 2026

Ka Ying Rising wins the Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m) earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Prospect of wet track no concern for David Hayes as Ka Ying Rising bids for 20th straight win

20 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Trainer Mark Newnham (right) has four solid chances at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham eyes Happy Valley hat-trick with Ace War ahead of dual-pronged Champions Mile assault

20 Apr 2026 - 2:09 PM

Gold Patch gives Zac Purton 100 wins for the season at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton scores 11th century thanks to Gold Patch and Absolute Honour at Sha Tin

19 Apr 2026 - 7:48 PM

Zac Purton boots home Patch Of Cosmo in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton reunites with Patch Of Cosmo at Sha Tin as he seeks a 10th straight century

18 Apr 2026 - 4:09 PM

Little Paradise (inside) holds off Red Lion to win a Sha Tin trial on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Invincible Ibis and Little Paradise please Mark Newnham and Zac Purton ahead of Champions Mile test

16 Apr 2026 - 6:00 PM

Fantastic Fun, ridden by Hugh Bowman, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Danny Shum keeps pace with championship leaders after scoring a treble at Happy Valley

15 Apr 2026 - 11:38 PM

John Size has a strong team at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Quirky but talented Crossborderpegasus makes long-awaited return for John Size at Sha Tin

9 Apr 2026 - 5:01 PM

Douglas Whyte and apprentice Nichola Yuen are all smiles after their win with Fast Responder at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Apprentice Nichola Yuen draws high praise from Douglas Whyte after first Sha Tin turf winner

6 Apr 2026 - 8:41 PM

Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, wins the Group Two Sprint Cup at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising at peak of his powers as super sprinter obliterates Sha Tin track record again

6 Apr 2026 - 6:53 PM

My Wish warms up for the Chairman’s Trophy with an impressive trial win under Hugh Bowman. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham hopes return to mile and Group Two level propels My Wish to Chairman’s Trophy glory

4 Apr 2026 - 1:17 PM

Vincent Ho guides Little Paradise to victory in the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Paradise bound for Champions Mile, while Sosie is confirmed for QE II Cup

2 Apr 2026 - 5:58 PM

Ka Ying Rising and Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton gears up for Australian Group Ones ahead of Ka Ying Rising on Easter Monday

2 Apr 2026 - 3:12 PM

Jockey Andrea Atzeni and Mark Newnham were two of Hong Kong’s stand-out performers in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

30 Mar 2026 - 7:00 PM

Jamie Richards celebrates a Sha Tin winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Early season ‘best four-year-old in town’ Bulb General makes long-awaited return

28 Mar 2026 - 12:01 PM

Beauty Viva, ridden by Hugh Bowman, return at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Danny Shum dominates Happy Valley with four-timer as Hugh Bowman continues Derby-winning ways

25 Mar 2026 - 11:48 PM

Ka Ying Rising (left) and Zac Purton win their turf trial at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising returns in style on first outing since record 18th straight victory

24 Mar 2026 - 7:00 PM

Jerry Chau has been booked to ride Voyage Bubble in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jerry Chau excited to pick up ride on Triple Crown hero Voyage Bubble in Chairman’s Trophy

23 Mar 2026 - 6:00 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.