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Jockey James McDonald greets the Happy Valley crowd aboard recent winner Ocean Impact. Photos: Kenneth Chan

James McDonald bids for breakthrough success in International Jockeys’ Championship

Runner-up in the prestigious contest at Happy Valley three times, the superstar jockey is optimistic about his rides

9 Dec 2025

Little Paradise salutes under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Little Paradise continues march towards Classic Mile with strong Sha Tin success

7 Dec 2025 - 7:02 PM

Top Dragon storms home down the outside to win under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chris So eager to see Top Dragon pass big test en route to Classic Series

6 Dec 2025 - 2:57 PM

Helios Express (left) trials at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Galaxy Patch and Helios Express on track to peak at Hong Kong International Races after dirt trial

4 Dec 2025 - 12:36 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Eustace were two of the star performers of November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

1 Dec 2025 - 2:40 PM

Dazzling Fit (outside) scores a narrow win under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Dazzling Fit and Colourful King overcome tough draws to hand Eustace a double

30 Nov 2025 - 7:40 PM

Jockey Hugh Bowman is in line to ride Massive Sovereign for David Eustace. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sovereign skips Chevalier Cup with Bowman in the mix for HK Cup ride

27 Nov 2025 - 12:51 PM

Voyage Bubble wins last year’s Hong Kong Mile under James McDonald. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble confirmed to defend Hong Kong Mile crown against five international raiders

26 Nov 2025 - 4:50 PM

David Hayes is hoping for another big night at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes on cloud nine as he sets his sights on Newnham’s title lead at the Valley

24 Nov 2025 - 3:41 PM

Jerry Chau boots home Sky Joy at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Vincent Ho and Jerry Chau continue tight battle for International Jockeys’ Championship berth

23 Nov 2025 - 8:16 PM

Ka Ying Rising (red sleeves) storms to yet another win at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

‘Bigger, stronger, better’ Ka Ying Rising toys with rivals en route to HK Sprint

23 Nov 2025 - 7:22 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his epic The Everest win on Ka Ying Rising. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Purton warns rivals of Rising’s improvement ahead of HK return

22 Nov 2025 - 10:16 AM

Romantic Warrior (left) outduels Voyage Bubble in last year’s Group One Gold Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Yiu confident Bubble can lift for Warrior clash: ‘It was rough, very rough’

21 Nov 2025 - 8:49 AM

Romantic Warrior wins last year’s Group One Hong Kong Cup under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shum expects Warrior to return with a bang: ‘He’s happy and healthy’

20 Nov 2025 - 3:42 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

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

20 Nov 2025 - 1:11 PM

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