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Romantic Warrior (left) outduels Voyage Bubble in last year’s Group One Gold Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Yiu confident Bubble can lift for Warrior clash: ‘It was rough, very rough’

Veteran trainer confirms his stable star’s first-up 12th was a complete forgive run ahead of Sunday’s Group Two BOCHK Jockey Club Cup (2,000m)

21 Nov 2025

Romantic Warrior wins last year’s Group One Hong Kong Cup under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shum expects Warrior to return with a bang: ‘He’s happy and healthy’

20 Nov 2025 - 3:42 PM

My Wish snares last month’s Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish continues to thrive: ‘I think on present form, he’s the one to beat’

20 Nov 2025 - 1:11 PM

Patch Of Stars fends off Invincible Shield to score at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Stars continues ascension with strong Class Two win for Purton

15 Nov 2025 - 7:29 PM

Beauty Bolt scores at Sha Tin in July under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Beauty can Bolt into Classic Series contention

14 Nov 2025 - 3:31 PM

Patch Of Stars soars clear for Zac Purton to win last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hopes Patch can star in first Class Two test: ‘He deserves to be there’

13 Nov 2025 - 4:52 PM

Luke Ferraris is aiming for a spot in the International Jockeys’ Championship. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ferraris hoping to be Happy Valley King on Wednesday as he chases IJC berth

11 Nov 2025 - 10:20 AM

Mark Newnham is the man to catch in Hong Kong. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham not sweating winless run as title leader brings strong team to the Valley

10 Nov 2025 - 2:56 PM

Light Years Charm (centre) salutes at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Light Years Charm bound for return to Group features after tough Class Two success

9 Nov 2025 - 7:52 PM

Trainer John Size celebrates Ka Ying Power’s win with jockey Keith Yeung. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size shrugs off another slow start and winless streak to bag Sha Tin treble

9 Nov 2025 - 6:17 PM

Strathpeffer cruises to victory under Lyle Hewitson. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Strathpeffer a super chance to salute again

8 Nov 2025 - 3:14 PM

Ensued wins last year’s Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m) under Karis Teetan. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Former winners, Hong Kong Derby heroes do battle in intriguing Ladies’ Purse

8 Nov 2025 - 12:04 PM

Hollie Doyle delivers aboard Run Run Smart at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Doyle shows her smarts to get off to the perfect start at Happy Valley

5 Nov 2025 - 11:24 PM

Christophe Lemaire enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2022. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Joao Moreira and Christophe Lemaire return to International Jockeys’ Championship line-up, while injured Ryan Moore remains a chance

5 Nov 2025 - 2:53 PM

Andrea Atzeni has a strong book of rides on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Andrea Atzeni looking to turn to page on luckless run with strong Happy Valley book

3 Nov 2025 - 3:11 PM

Hakka Radiance surges clear under Zac Purton to complete a Happy Valley hat-trick. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton fires in Valley treble as Bowman, Shum and Whyte bag doubles

2 Nov 2025 - 7:12 PM

Masterofmyuniverse wins at Sha Tin last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Happy Valley? Masterofmyuniverse can take the world of beating for John Size

1 Nov 2025 - 4:06 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer Mark Newnham dominated the month of October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of October

31 Oct 2025 - 3:04 PM

Topic / Zac Purton

Zac Purton

Sam Agars started his career in South Australia before moving to Hong Kong in 2014. He spent three years covering rugby and golf for the Post, before joining the horse racing team in 2018.