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Trainer Jamie Richards and jockey Zac Purton were two of the best performers in September. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

Zac Purton, Caspar Fownes and Jamie Richards make strong starts to the new season, while Matthew Poon’s struggles continue

29 Sep 2025

Joao Moreira enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2023. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Will Hong Kong racing fans be treated to Zac Purton v Joao Moreira v James McDonald?

15 Sep 2025 - 6:23 PM

Romantic Warrior gallops at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

5 things to watch for during the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

11 Sep 2025 - 4:07 PM

Self Improvement (outside) digs deep to win Sunday’s Group Three Korea Sprint (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

After Self Improvement surprise, can Lucky Sweynesse shine? ‘I really believed they had no chance’

8 Sep 2025 - 6:22 PM

Can Classic Mile winner My Wish make the leap to Group One victor this season? Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Post’s predictions for the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

3 Sep 2025 - 6:34 PM

Sky Jewellery salutes at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong could have a Class Three Champion Griffin for the first time in 14 years

4 Jul 2025 - 9:45 AM

Ellis Wong celebrates his first Hong Kong treble at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

29 Jun 2025 - 4:39 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

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

2 Jun 2025 - 4:00 PM

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

Andrea Atzeni hoping Bundle Award can complete historic 2,400m 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 Hong Kong 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

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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