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

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

The race for the top seed, a coveted spot in the field and Zac Purton’s services remain open

5 Jan 2026

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

Purton hopes Patch Of Stars continues his rise: ‘He’s had a great season’

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 on the bounce to defend Hong Kong Mile

14 Dec 2025 - 8:17 PM

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory in the Hong Kong Sprint under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising continues march towards Silent Witness’ record with thumping Hong Kong Sprint victory

14 Dec 2025 - 6:47 PM

Sha Tin will be heaving on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong heavyweights headline action-packed international day at Sha Tin

14 Dec 2025 - 8:00 AM

Zac Purton is all smiles after booting home Ka Ying Rising in the Jockey Club Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Track record unlikely but Zac Purton still has big expectations for Ka Ying Rising in Hong Kong Sprint

13 Dec 2025 - 5:44 PM

James McDonald boots home Galaxy Patch in the Jockey Club Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

James McDonald and Zac Purton confident of Hong Kong Mile chances in wide-open contest

12 Dec 2025 - 4:14 PM

Owner Leung Shek-kong draws barrier one for Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Warrior set for smooth Cup passage as Ka Ying draws one for the first time

11 Dec 2025 - 3:18 PM

Ryan Moore celebrates his third International Jockeys’ Championship crown at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ryan Moore joins elite trio with record-equalling third International Jockeys’ Championship win at Happy Valley

10 Dec 2025 - 11:45 PM

Zac Purton celebrates his first IJC victory in 2017. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins the IJC at Happy Valley? Here’s what our tipsters think

10 Dec 2025 - 11:25 AM

Joao Moreira (left) and Jockey Club chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges shake hands at Wednesday night’s IJC press conference. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

First the International Jockeys’ Championship and then a longer Hong Kong stint for Joao Moreira? ‘Hopefully we can come back soon’

9 Dec 2025 - 8:05 PM

Jockey James McDonald greets the Happy Valley crowd aboard recent winner Ocean Impact. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

J-Mac bids for breakthrough IJC success: ‘we’re due one, but you never know’

9 Dec 2025 - 1:02 PM