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Ka Ying Rising trials impressively at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

‘He’s exactly where I want him’ – Hayes bullish as Ka Ying Rising wins trial

The world’s best sprinter will bid for history in the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m) next week

15 Jan 2026

James McDonald aboard Fit For Beauty in the Kwok family colours. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Superstar McDonald ‘rapt to get call’ for Beauty Bolt ride in Classic Mile

15 Jan 2026 - 11:06 AM

Hong Lok Golf after his win at Sha Tin in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Lok Golf set a distance test as Chris So targets new options with stable star

12 Jan 2026 - 5:32 PM

Zac Purton and Sagacious Life after their win this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton makes ‘really tough decision’ to ride Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

12 Jan 2026 - 4:03 PM

Trainer David Hayes is all smiles at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hayes ends nightmare week on a high as Money Catcher rolls back the years at Sha Tin

11 Jan 2026 - 7:58 PM

Zac Purton boots home Little Paradise in the Class Two Racing Club Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton bags brilliant five-timer at Sha Tin but Classic Mile call remains up in the air

11 Jan 2026 - 7:19 PM

Zac Purton has key Classic Series rides on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton looks to solve Classic Mile puzzle with Little Paradise and Beauty Bolt rides

10 Jan 2026 - 10:43 AM

My Wish’s connections after his Hong Kong Classic Mile success. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish swap a disappointing call that highlights brutal reality jockeys can face

8 Jan 2026 - 4:25 PM

Owner Patrick Kwok Ho-chuen, trainer Tony Cruz and jockey Zac Purton after Beauty Bolt’s win in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Tony Cruz backs Beauty Bolt to boost Classic Mile claims at Sha Tin on Sunday

8 Jan 2026 - 12:57 PM

Zac Purton guides Invincible Ibis to a third straight triumph last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile picture set to take shape at crucial Sha Tin meeting on Sunday

5 Jan 2026 - 5:04 PM

Zac Purton pilots Sagacious Life to victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sagacious Life one of two Classic Mile options for Zac Purton after fighting Sha Tin victory

4 Jan 2026 - 6:47 PM

Winfield (left) trials at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham hoping to be ‘pleasantly surprised’ as Brazilian Group One winners do battle

3 Jan 2026 - 5:08 PM

Zac Purton guides Colourful King to an explosive victory in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Eustace keen to bounce back from New Year’s Day with Colourful King spearheading Sha Tin team

3 Jan 2026 - 2:19 PM

Endued wins at Sha Tin for John Size. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size continues mid-season surge as Endued and Raging Rapids bring up Sha Tin double

1 Jan 2026 - 6:58 PM

Invincible Ibis saunters to success at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Invincible Ibis stamps Classic Mile claims as Mark Newnham celebrates 100th Hong Kong win

20 Dec 2025 - 8:17 PM

Patch Of Stars shoots clear of Invincible Shield to win the Lukfook Jewellery Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton hopes emerging Patch Of Stars continues his meteoric rise at Sha Tin

19 Dec 2025 - 3:58 PM

Dazzling Fit gets up on the outside to win a three-way photo finish under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Eustace is excited to test Dazzling Fit against ‘the stand-out’ Classic Series contender

19 Dec 2025 - 12:58 PM

Voyage Bubble leads home Soul Rush in the Group One Hong Kong Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble defeats Soul Rush for second year running to defend Hong Kong Mile

14 Dec 2025 - 8:17 PM