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Exultant wins his trial under Zac Purton on December 12. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Derby hope Exultant still a work in progress, according to Purton

The Derby is the race everybody in Hong Kong racing wants to win and even though Exultant is the horse plenty of jockeys want to be on, the Australian says the Irish import ‘has a lot of…

22 Dec 2017

Zac Purton

After a Lean spell, Purton pleased to provide the perfect photo

17 Dec 2017 - 10:14 PM

Joao Moreira

I can’t think about it, says Joao Moreira of HK$383m burden

9 Dec 2017 - 7:03 AM

Zac Purton

‘Underdog’ Purton defies his own scepticism to capture first IJC title

7 Dec 2017 - 12:20 AM

The boom youngster remains undefeated after another impressive victory but the nine-time champion trainer will weigh up his options before deciding on his next target

John Size

Size could throw Hot King Prawn on the back-burner

3 Dec 2017 - 10:15 PM

Hot King Prawn wins on November 5. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Zac Purton

Purton tries to cool ‘Hong Kong hype’ around Hot King Prawn

2 Dec 2017 - 8:28 PM

Zac Purton

Purton to fire with Super Missile and is Pick Number One in JKC

25 Nov 2017 - 8:29 PM

Zac Purton wins the 2014 Caulfield Cup with Admire Rakti. Photo: EPA/JULIAN SMITH

Hong Kong Jockey Club

Rules tightened on Hong Kong jockeys competing abroad

20 Nov 2017 - 6:30 PM

Zac Purton celebrates with fans after another Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

First Look

Purton to continue hot Happy Valley form with Exceptional Desire

13 Nov 2017 - 8:56 PM

Rekindling and jockey Corey Brown win the Melbourne Cup, watched by Ben Melham on board second-placed Johannes Vermeer at Flemington. Photo: AP

Zac Purton

Rekindling leads Irish sweep in thrilling Melbourne Cup

7 Nov 2017 - 1:11 PM

Zac Purton

Yip believes in-form Starlight is up for the Challenge

25 Oct 2017 - 11:55 PM

The Australian has twice as many wins as the Magic Man at the city track so far this season and good draws on Winwin Ruby and Starlight can help continue his terrific run

First Look

Purton set to close the gap on Moreira in championship race

23 Oct 2017 - 6:29 PM

Zac Purton

Zac Purton Lucky Bubbles’ test pilot for Hugh Bowman on Sunday

19 Oct 2017 - 3:33 PM

Zac Purton guides Little Giant to victory in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan

First Look

With a Giant out of the way, Purton can step up and Star at Sha Tin

12 Oct 2017 - 6:18 PM

Zac Purton after winning on Heroic Guru in June 2016. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

First Look

Step up in trip the key as Hall, Purton combine with Heroic Guru

9 Oct 2017 - 6:05 PM

Zac Purton guides Jing Jing Win to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

David Hall

One-time boom horse Jing Jing wins, but he still has a way to go

1 Oct 2017 - 9:30 PM

Zac Purton

Purton on fire with a Valley four-timer

28 Sep 2017 - 12:01 AM

Zac Purton

Purton to ensure he puts his Best Step forward on Fownes’ sprinter

26 Sep 2017 - 8:00 PM

Australian journalist Michael Cox had considerable experience as a writer and radio broadcaster in his homeland, covering thoroughbred and harness racing as well as other major sports, before making the move to the Post in 2011. Michael has adapted seamlessly to writing and reporting on Hong Kong racing and his blog, Happy Lucky Dragon Win, has become a popular feature of the Post’s online coverage.

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