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Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes enjoyed a successful month in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

Zac Purton, Ellis Wong and David Hayes were on fire, while David Hall finally ended a frustrating winless streak

2 Jun 2025

Voyage Bubble wins Sunday’s Group One Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m). Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble stakes Horse of the Year claim with HK$61 million season

26 May 2025 - 7:19 PM

Rebel’s Romance becomes the first overseas winner of the Group One Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m). Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Champions & Chater Cup by the numbers

22 May 2025 - 3:10 PM

Andrea Atzeni enjoys a recent winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Atzeni hoping Bundle Award can land historic double in Champions & Chater Cup

15 May 2025 - 2:47 PM

Voyage Bubble wins the second leg of the Triple Crown, the Hong Kong Gold Cup, in February. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Champions & Chater Cup could attract biggest field in decades as local entries confirmed

12 May 2025 - 5:47 PM

Voyage Bubble (white, blue and green colours) will bid to become the second winner of Hong Kong’s Triple Crown later this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

What’s in store during the final quarter of the 2024-25 Hong Kong racing season?

8 May 2025 - 6:16 PM

Trainer Frankie Lor and jockey Zac Purton enjoyed plenty of success in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of April

1 May 2025 - 8:51 AM

Voyage Bubble (right) and Red Lion fight out the finish of Sunday’s Group One Champions Mile. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble to target Triple Crown after shock defeat: ‘we’re aiming to run him’

29 Apr 2025 - 9:31 AM

Japanese raider Prognosis gallops at Sha Tin ahead of the Group One QE II Cup (2,000m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Japanese trio ready to make hay while Romantic Warrior is away

25 Apr 2025 - 9:23 AM

The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising salutes at Sha Tin last Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club may consider buying The Everest slot; last hurrah for Team Warrior

3 Apr 2025 - 7:21 PM

Jockey Andrea Atzeni celebrates his win on Lifeline Express with trainer John Size and connections. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

31 Mar 2025 - 2:21 PM

Cap Ferrat wins Sunday’s Hong Kong Derby under Craig Williams. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Coolmore hoping for more Hong Kong interest after selling another Derby winner

24 Mar 2025 - 5:44 PM

Ben Thompson rides in his first Hong Kong Derby this weekend. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

HK Derby by the numbers: will we see a jockey win the feature for the first time?

21 Mar 2025 - 11:25 AM

Lot 12 tops Friday night’s Hong Kong International Sale. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong International Sale needs ‘holistic review of every element’

10 Mar 2025 - 3:46 PM

Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. Photo: SCMP

Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club lodges basketball betting proposal, while Vincent Ho faces ‘long recovery’

3 Mar 2025 - 5:16 PM

Brenton Avdulla had a month to remember in February with nine winners. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of February

27 Feb 2025 - 2:26 PM

David Hayes after Ka Ying Rising’s weekend win. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

‘Terms race’ needed for Ka Ying Rising to run in HK before The Everest: Hayes

24 Feb 2025 - 2:39 PM

Sky Trust (left) and Winning Gold fight out the finish at Sha Tin on February 9. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Could controversial protest decision cost Sky Trust a spot in the Classic Cup?

17 Feb 2025 - 7:10 PM

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.

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