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Patch Of Stars shoots clear of Invincible Shield to win the Lukfook Jewellery Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

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

Champion jockey is optimistic classy four-year-old can extend hot streak with luck from a wide draw

19 Dec 2025

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

Hong Kong racing

Eustace excited to test Dazzling Fit against ‘stand-out’ Classic Series hope

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 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 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 Purton has big expectations for Ka Ying in HK 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

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 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

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

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 Hong Kong 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