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Ka Ying Rising finishes third in a 1,000m barrier trial at Randwick on Tuesday morning. Photo: HKJC

Purton gives Ka Ying Rising a ‘pass mark’ after Sydney trial third

Trainer David Hayes confident the world’s best sprinter will improve significantly after his Tuesday morning hit-out at Randwick

7 Oct 2025

Bulb General storms home under Zac Purton to make it three wins in succession. Photos: Kenneth Chan

The Inside Word

Excitement machine Bulb General lights up Sha Tin turf, while Manfred Man celebrates 700th win

4 Oct 2025 - 7:22 PM

Bulb General cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Richards confident Purton and General can overcome wide draw in hat-trick bid

2 Oct 2025 - 1:44 PM

Kempes (pink cap) and Andrea Atzeni fly home to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

David Hall doubles up at Sha Tin as Kempes comes from the clouds under superb Andrea Atzeni ride

1 Oct 2025 - 7:50 PM

Alexis Badel lifts Fast Network (left) to victory in the National Day Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network set for Group One clash with Ka Ying Rising after National Day Cup win

1 Oct 2025 - 6:37 PM

Zac Purton has a host of chances at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

What wins at Sha Tin? Purton set for a Fun Sunday with host of chances

27 Sep 2025 - 6:08 PM

Jockeys and officials inspect the Sha Tin track on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Racing abandoned at Sha Tin as Jockey Club also cancels Happy Valley card

21 Sep 2025 - 7:59 PM

Solid Win storms home down the outside under Hugh Bowman to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman makes light work of wide barriers to bag Sha Tin double

21 Sep 2025 - 7:17 PM

Zac Purton boots home Chill Kaka in April. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hopes Chill Kaka can bounce back from disappointing defeat and surgery

20 Sep 2025 - 3:20 PM

Ka Ying Rising gallops on the Sha Tin turf ahead of his trip to Australia. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising ready for flight to Australia after breezing through HK gallop

19 Sep 2025 - 12:06 PM

James McDonald is one of four jockeys to join the Hong Kong ranks on short-term contracts in the coming months. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Superstar James McDonald headlines quartet of jockeys granted short-term licences in Hong Kong

17 Sep 2025 - 4:12 PM

Light Years Charm (right) wins his trial at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Light Years Charm primed for first Group race of the season after trial win

16 Sep 2025 - 1:41 PM

Joao Moreira enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2023. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Will Hong Kong racing fans be treated to Zac Purton v Joao Moreira v James McDonald?

15 Sep 2025 - 6:23 PM

Jamie Richards has saluted with his past four runners. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Jamie Richards enjoying Groovy Feeling of ‘quite incredible’ start to the season

13 Sep 2025 - 12:33 PM

Romantic Warrior gallops at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

5 things to watch for during the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

11 Sep 2025 - 4:07 PM

Lightness Of Music bolts in on debut for Zac Purton in June. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Chris So hopes straight 1,000m won’t prove too short for exciting Lightness Of Music

11 Sep 2025 - 3:12 PM

Trainer Douglas Whyte, jockey Hugh Bowman and owner David Boehm celebrate Dan Attack’s Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hugh Bowman, Douglas Whyte and Jamie Richards fire in doubles at Happy Valley opener

10 Sep 2025 - 11:30 PM

Mark Newnham is aiming to improve on his 44 wins from last term. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham turns to Purton in bid to kick-start campaign at the Valley

8 Sep 2025 - 11:42 AM

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.