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Zac Purton and Ka Ying Rising win the Group One Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

No extra pressure for Zac Purton as Ka Ying Rising bids for history at Sha Tin

Victory for the world’s best sprinter would see him equal Silent Witness’ Hong Kong record of 17 consecutive victories

24 Jan 2026

Jockey Zac Purton celebrates Ka Ying Rising’s Hong Kong Sprint success with fans at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising poised to equal Silent Witness’ record in Centenary Sprint Cup

22 Jan 2026 - 4:31 PM

New Forest and Andrea Atzeni win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Atzeni trebles up as Shum hits 900 Hong Kong winners at Sha Tin

21 Jan 2026 - 11:22 PM

Invincible Ibis runs down Beauty Bolt to win impressively earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile top 10: Invincible Ibis, Sagacious Life lead early rankings

19 Jan 2026 - 4:02 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

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

18 Jan 2026 - 7:04 PM

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’ – David Hayes bullish as Ka Ying Rising wins Sha Tin 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 jockey James McDonald excited to pick up Classic Mile ride on Beauty Bolt

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

Zac Purton bags brilliant five-timer at Sha Tin 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

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

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

Tony Cruz backs Beauty Bolt to boost Classic Mile claims at Sha Tin on Sunday

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