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The folly of trying to measure the ‘world’s best jockey’

Trying to measure something as unquantifiable as ‘world’s best jockey’ is full of potential flaws and somebody is bound to be left out

16 Dec 2016

Zac Purton

Hong Kong’s top miler Beauty Only can show his best, says jockey Zac Purton

17 Nov 2016 - 5:28 PM

Chad Schofield drives Victory Marvel up the rail to win at Happy Valley last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Switch to dirt could do the trick as Caspar Fownes tries to eke another win out of Victory Marvel

31 Oct 2016 - 7:58 PM

Twin Delight stuns his rivals to win last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Caspar Fownes’ Twin Delight won’t be 267-1 when he steps out at Happy Valley

25 Oct 2016 - 6:29 PM

D B Pin strides out in a recent barrier trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

John Size

The smart D B Pin can help kick John Size’s title defence into gear at Happy Valley

24 Oct 2016 - 7:13 PM

David Hall

David Hall finding it hard to halt the hype on HK$8.5 million purchase Jing Jing Win

23 Oct 2016 - 11:38 PM

Zac Purton guides Gun Pit to victory in a barrier trial on Tuesday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Caspar Fownes

Gun Pit is flying, but transport an issue as Caspar Fownes weighs up Breeders’ Cup assault

18 Oct 2016 - 3:30 PM

Zac Purton

Victory Magic retirement triggers jockey reshuffle with Zac Purton landing plum ride on Rapper Dragon

17 Oct 2016 - 7:27 PM

Zac Purton

International raiders lining up to pinch Caulfield Cup from Australia

14 Oct 2016 - 5:48 PM

Zac Purton

Aerovelocity shines in Sha Tin barrier trial, all systems go for the Premier Bowl

11 Oct 2016 - 3:24 PM

Zac Purton

Zac Purton’s new Beauty arrangement shines brightly

8 Oct 2016 - 11:20 PM

Zac Purton

John Size backs in Zac Purton to deliver on Diamond Friends at Sha Tin

6 Oct 2016 - 6:37 PM

Zac Purton

Gun Pit closer to Breeders’ Cup commitment after Sha Tin barrier trial

4 Oct 2016 - 6:56 PM

Zac Purton

Zac Purton is riding in terrific form and can extend his premiership lead at Happy Valley

19 Sep 2016 - 5:27 PM

Zac Purton

Zac Purton celebrates a four-timer by forging strong relationships with key players in the Hong Kong racing scene

18 Sep 2016 - 10:43 PM

He’s bred to get a trip and showed his class with a dominant debut victory at Sha Tin

David Hall

HK$8.5 million horse Jing Jing Win on a potential Hong Kong Derby trail after winning debut

18 Sep 2016 - 9:25 PM

Pricy purchase Jing Jing Win (left), ridden by Zac Purton in a recent trial, makes his much-anticipated debut on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

David Hall

HK$8.5 million purchase Jing Jing Win out to justify hype on debut

17 Sep 2016 - 4:24 PM

The Australian looks to have the team to win the championship once again but Hong Kong’s handicap system may prove his toughest hurdle

Hong Kong racing 2016-17 season opening

Back-to-back titles? More meetings doesn’t make task any easier, says reigning champion trainer John Size

2 Sep 2016 - 8:18 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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