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Zac Purton’s Banner day could have been even more Jolly after luck deserts Ricky Yiu’s horse

Four-timer for leading Australian rider would have been five if circumstances were more favourable

7 Mar 2016

Dashing Fellow holds his rivals at bay to give Hong Kong its sixth straight win in the Hong Kong Macau Trophy, also the fourth interport feature for trainer John Moore. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Dashing ride from Zac Purton gives John Moore a fourth Hong Kong Macau Trophy

6 Mar 2016 - 9:45 PM

Paul O’Sullivan is on track to record a career-best season after a double on Sunday took him to 29 wins for the season. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Paul O’Sullivan on fire after race-to-race double with Towering Storm and Washington Heights

29 Feb 2016 - 2:00 AM

Washington Heights brings his best Australian form to win at his Hong Kong debut. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Prominent Indian families hit Heights at Sha Tin

29 Feb 2016 - 1:45 AM

Gun Pit departed Hong Kong for Dubai on Thursday morning, with Caspar Fownes’ galloper hoping for a berth in the world’s richest race, the Dubai World Cup. Photo: Hong Kong Jockey Club

Dubai World Cup Carnival 2016

Zac Purton picks Aerovelocity over Gun Pit with Joao Moreira to ride dirt star in Dubai

25 Feb 2016 - 6:45 PM

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Zac Purton goes back to basics on Line Seeker for narrow but gutsy victory

22 Feb 2016 - 12:00 AM

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Racing Supernova defies slow start to star on debut for Chris So

7 Feb 2016 - 12:45 AM

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Comeback king Aerovelocity eyes Japan return after Centenary Sprint Cup success

1 Feb 2016 - 12:30 AM

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Makeshift measures to battle cold weather at Sha Tin turn to gold for Zac Purton

24 Jan 2016 - 10:45 PM

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Zac Purton’s dilemma after John Moore’s Notlistenin’tome takes Bauhinia Sprint Trophy

1 Jan 2016 - 8:00 PM

Race 8, People's Knight, ridden by Joao Moreira, won the Griffin Trophy(1400m) at Sha Tin. 27DEC15

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Griffin Trophy appears a strong form race going forward

30 Dec 2015 - 4:45 PM

Race 4, Popping Candy, ridden by Zac Pufrton, won the class 3 over 1200m at Sha Tin on 27Dec15.

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Flu fails to stop Zac Purton from scoring a double

27 Dec 2015 - 10:15 PM

Craig's Fortune wins at the Happy Valley day meeting in November as a heavily supported favourite. Photo: Kenneth Chan

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Fortune to favour Zac Purton, David Hall with promising sprinter Craig

1 Dec 2015 - 9:30 PM

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Eventful afternoon for 'Wizard of Oz' Zac Purton but all Smiles at the end

30 Nov 2015 - 12:06 AM

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Short Squeeze to maintain Zac Purton-Benno Yung combination in Triple Trio

23 Nov 2015 - 8:30 PM

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Forgotten Redkirk Warrior gears up for return - with new rider Zac Purton aboard

17 Nov 2015 - 10:29 PM

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Zac Purton reunites with John Moore after almost two years

6 Nov 2015 - 11:15 PM

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Open Premier Bowl but Aerovelocity set to soar again for Paul O'Sullivan

24 Oct 2015 - 9:45 PM

Alan Aitken has worked in all facets of the media and was the master of the famous AJC Punters Podium at Sydney racecourses for many years. He was one of Australia's most respected racing journalists over almost two decades with The Sydney Morning Herald before joining SCMP in 2001. Alan also has extensive magazine and radio experience and is a respected racing form analyst.

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