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

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

British handler has high hopes for his tough last-start winner when he clashes with another emerging four-year-old on Saturday

19 Dec 2025

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

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 Witness’ record with thumping Sprint win

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

Romantic Warrior set for smooth Hong Kong Cup passage as Ka Ying Rising 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

Moore joins elite trio with record-equalling third IJC 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 International Jockeys’ Championship 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

IJC first and then a longer HK stint for 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

James McDonald bids for breakthrough success in International Jockeys’ Championship

9 Dec 2025 - 1:02 PM

Little Paradise salutes under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Little Paradise continues march towards Classic Mile with strong Sha Tin success

7 Dec 2025 - 7:02 PM

Top Dragon storms home down the outside to win under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chris So eager to see Top Dragon pass big test en route to Classic Series

6 Dec 2025 - 2:57 PM

Helios Express (left) trials at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Galaxy Patch and Helios Express on track to peak at Hong Kong International Races after dirt trial

4 Dec 2025 - 12:36 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Eustace were two of the star performers of November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

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

1 Dec 2025 - 2:40 PM

Dazzling Fit (outside) scores a narrow win under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Dazzling Fit and Colourful King overcome tough draws to hand Eustace a double

30 Nov 2025 - 7:40 PM

Jockey Hugh Bowman is in line to ride Massive Sovereign for David Eustace. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sovereign skips Chevalier Cup with Bowman in the mix for HK Cup ride

27 Nov 2025 - 12:51 PM

Voyage Bubble wins last year’s Hong Kong Mile under James McDonald. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble confirmed to defend Hong Kong Mile crown against five international raiders

26 Nov 2025 - 4:50 PM

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.