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Karis Teetan guides Fortune Boy to an exciting win. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hayes spruiks Classic Series prospect as Ka Ying Rising celebrations continue

Australian handler sets sights on four-year-old series for Fortune Boy as stable star’s The Everest win is honoured at Sha Tin

19 Oct 2025

Zac Purton riding Ka Ying Rising wins The Everest at Royal Randwick Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Racing chief hails Ka Ying Rising’s ‘phenomenal’ win, city’s world-leader status

18 Oct 2025 - 8:10 PM

A euphoric Zac Purton punches the air after winning The Everest aboard Ka Ying Rising. Photos: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising sets Randwick alight to provide career highs for Hayes and Purton

18 Oct 2025 - 1:20 PM

Zac Purton enjoys one of Ka Ying Rising’s 13 consecutive victories. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hopes ‘real Ka Ying Rising turns up’ in The Everest: ‘He deserves it’

17 Oct 2025 - 9:57 AM

Trainer David Hayes. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hayes thought he had seen it all before ‘biggest week I’ve ever been involved in’

16 Oct 2025 - 2:01 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and owner Leung Shek-kong celebrate a Ka Ying Rising victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising’s owner loving every minute of The Everest ride

15 Oct 2025 - 10:15 AM

Ka Ying Rising draws barrier seven for Saturday’s Group One The Everest (1,200m). Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising’s The Everest draw ‘perfect’: Hayes

14 Oct 2025 - 6:13 PM

Derek Leung celebrates his 500th winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Leung smashes through 500 winners on a landmark night at Happy Valley

8 Oct 2025 - 11:34 PM

Ka Ying Rising finishes third in a 1,000m barrier trial at Randwick on Tuesday morning. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Purton gives Ka Ying Rising a ‘pass mark’ after Sydney trial third

7 Oct 2025 - 10:10 AM

Bulb General storms home under Zac Purton to make it three wins in succession. Photos: Kenneth Chan

The Inside Word

Exciting Bulb General lights up Sha Tin turf, while Man celebrates 700th win

4 Oct 2025 - 7:22 PM

Bulb General cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Richards confident Purton and General can overcome wide draw in hat-trick bid

2 Oct 2025 - 1:44 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

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

1 Oct 2025 - 7:50 PM

Alexis Badel lifts Fast Network (left) to victory in the National Day Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network set for G1 clash with Ka Ying Rising after National Day Cup win

1 Oct 2025 - 6:37 PM

Zac Purton has a host of chances at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

What wins at Sha Tin? Purton set for a Fun Sunday with host of chances

27 Sep 2025 - 6:08 PM

Jockeys and officials inspect the Sha Tin track on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Racing abandoned at Sha Tin as Jockey Club also cancels Happy Valley card

21 Sep 2025 - 7:59 PM

Solid Win storms home down the outside under Hugh Bowman to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Bowman makes light work of wide barriers to bag Sha Tin double

21 Sep 2025 - 7:17 PM

Zac Purton boots home Chill Kaka in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hopes Chill Kaka can bounce back from disappointing defeat and surgery

20 Sep 2025 - 3:20 PM

Ka Ying Rising gallops on the Sha Tin turf ahead of his trip to Australia. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising ready for flight to Australia after breezing through HK gallop

19 Sep 2025 - 12:06 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.