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Sagacious Life surges to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Ng bullish about Sagacious Life in Classic Mile: ‘he seems to have improved’

Trainer is confident Brazilian import can deliver Zac Purton a breakthrough success in the first leg of the four-year-old series

31 Jan 2026

Trainer Francis Lui and jockey Zac Purton were in outstanding form in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

29 Jan 2026 - 10:00 PM

Hong Kong’s Clarissa Lyra, seen here in the Longines Stakes race at last year’s show, will be back this year. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong racing

World’s best equestrians return for Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show

29 Jan 2026 - 9:00 PM

Mark Newnham is hoping his four strong group can get the job done at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham mob-handed as he goes for back-to-back Classic Mile wins at Sha Tin

29 Jan 2026 - 3:45 PM

Trainer David Hayes celebrates his 700th Hong Kong victory with jockey Keith Yeung Ming-lun. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

In-form Hayes rings up 700th HK win in emotional Happy Valley double

28 Jan 2026 - 11:39 PM

Matthew Chadwick gives Patch Of Cosmo a pat after his Sha Tin victory last March. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chadwick excited to reunite with Cosmo in Mile: ‘he’ll be in with a shout’

26 Jan 2026 - 3:30 PM

Fans gathered for the sixth race of the day, holding up homemade banners, paintings and flags in support. Photo: Stephy Zhang

Hong Kong racing

Chance to see Ka Ying Rising make history the main bet for local fans at Sha Tin

25 Jan 2026 - 11:00 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising blitzes rivals again to match Witness’ record 17 straight wins

25 Jan 2026 - 6:13 PM

Zac Purton and Ka Ying Rising win the Group One Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

No extra pressure for Zac Purton as Ka Ying Rising bids for history at Sha Tin

24 Jan 2026 - 11:00 AM

Jockey Zac Purton celebrates Ka Ying Rising’s Hong Kong Sprint success with fans at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising poised to equal Silent Witness’ record in Centenary Sprint Cup

22 Jan 2026 - 4:31 PM

New Forest and Andrea Atzeni win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Andrea Atzeni trebles up as Danny Shum hits 900 Hong Kong winners at Sha Tin

21 Jan 2026 - 11:22 PM

Invincible Ibis runs down Beauty Bolt to win impressively earlier this month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Classic Mile top 10: Invincible Ibis, Sagacious Life lead early rankings

19 Jan 2026 - 4:02 PM

Patch Of Cosmo shines at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Cosmo and Akashvani shine with outstanding Sha Tin victories ahead of Classic Mile

18 Jan 2026 - 7:04 PM

Jamie Richards celebrates a double at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Future is bright for Jamie Richards as Cool Boy and City Gold Banner give him Sha Tin double

18 Jan 2026 - 6:48 PM

Emblazon wins impressively under Jerry Chau Chun-lok. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? In-form Emblazon can make the leap to Class Three

17 Jan 2026 - 2:31 PM

David Eustace will unveil prized British import Glittering Legend at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Eustace hopes Glittering Legend can boost Classic Series claims in delayed Hong Kong debut

17 Jan 2026 - 11:11 AM

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

Hong Kong racing

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

15 Jan 2026 - 3:47 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

Superstar jockey James McDonald excited to pick up Classic Mile ride on Beauty Bolt

15 Jan 2026 - 11:06 AM

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.