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Zac Purton celebrates riding his record-breaking 171st winner this season aboard Magic Supreme at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton beats Joao Moreira’s mark as Magic Supreme erases Magic Man from record books

The second leg of the Australian jockey’s four-timer at Sha Tin on Sunday takes him beyond the Brazilian rider’s 170 wins in a Hong Kong season

9 Jul 2023

Birthday boy Peter Ho celebrates his first double this season at Happy Valley on Thursday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Peter Ho’s bittersweet birthday as Happy Valley double doesn’t count in licence fight

6 Jul 2023 - 11:16 PM

Seasons Wit gets the better of Harmony N Blessed at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton enjoys best Happy Valley night of 2023 to pull closer to Joao Moreira’s record

7 Jun 2023 - 11:58 PM

Joao Moreira returns a winner aboard Packing Hurricane at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira a winner again in Hong Kong: ‘it’s like a dream’

30 Apr 2023 - 8:44 PM

Gallant Hero salutes under Zac Purton at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

History repeats as David Hall tastes immediate success after birth of son Harvey

19 Apr 2023 - 11:48 PM

Hishi Iguazu (outside) finishes second to Loves Only You in the 2021 Hong Kong Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira to return for Champions Day, Russian Emperor withdrawn from QE II Cup

14 Apr 2023 - 12:55 PM

Zac Purton and Joao Moreira at Sha Tin in July 2018. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton needs one win from next 13 to reach century in fewer rides than Moreira

27 Feb 2023 - 2:47 PM

The field thunders down the Happy Valley straight. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Racing has ‘so far to go’ in dealing with jockeys’ mental health

16 Feb 2023 - 3:05 PM

Senor Toba wins the Group Three Centenary Vase (1,800m) under Hugh Bowman at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira to ride Senor Toba in Qatar after Fownes’ grey impresses in Centenary Vase

5 Feb 2023 - 7:18 PM

Joao Moreira says goodbye to Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

More HKIR glory evades Moreira as he says goodbye to Sha Tin: ‘I love you all’

11 Dec 2022 - 8:12 PM

Zac Purton (left) and Joao Moreira are all smiles at the end of the 2017-18 season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton likens Moreira rivalry to the pressure of riding Beauty Generation

11 Dec 2022 - 9:48 AM

Glory Vase wins the 2021 Hong Kong Vase under Joao Moreira. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Two-time Hong Kong Vase champion Glory Vase seeks special spot in history in his final race

9 Dec 2022 - 4:35 PM

Zac Purton is free to ride at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club makes Covid go away, Moreira ‘very confident’ he’ll pass test

1 Dec 2022 - 5:15 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates a win at the Hong Kong International Races. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club determined to farewell Moreira on its terms, not his

28 Nov 2022 - 6:24 PM

Joao Moreira after winning the 2021 Hong Kong Vase aboard Glory Vase. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira faces HKJC medical before HKIR: ‘what happens in Brazil doesn’t matter’

27 Nov 2022 - 8:53 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates his 2021 Hong Kong Derby win aboard Sky Darci. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira relinquishes Hong Kong licence, plans global farewell tour

23 Nov 2022 - 7:39 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates after taking out last year’s Hong Kong Vase aboard Glory Vase. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira to ride at Hong Kong International Races

22 Nov 2022 - 2:55 PM

Joao Moreira celebrates a winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira says ‘I will be back’, after hip injury rules him out for 3 months

27 Sep 2022 - 9:14 AM