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Zac Purton rings the bell counting down the number of wins needed to break Douglas Whyte’s record. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Purton just four wins off breaking Whyte’s record after Valley double

Victories aboard Kasa Papa and Bottomuptogether help champion jockey inch closer to all-time Hong Kong benchmark

15 Jan 2025

Hugh Bowman and Majestic Knight claim victory at Happy Valley in July. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Majestic Knight returns to his sweet spot: ‘he’s been running in the wrong races’

14 Jan 2025 - 1:18 PM

Zac Purton salutes aboard Packing Hermod in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton again backing a Packing horse to deliver him Classic Mile breakthrough

13 Jan 2025 - 2:56 PM

Danny Shum was on fire at the Valley on Wednesday night with four winners. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Shum soars to championship lead with January Cup highlighting Valley four-timer

8 Jan 2025 - 11:27 PM

Packing Angel cruises to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Packing Angel boosts four-year-old series hopes with fighting win under Purton

5 Jan 2025 - 8:15 PM

Zac Purton says a better draw will boost Wunderbar’s chances on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton rates Wunderbar a top chance to bounce back: ‘he can hold his position’

4 Jan 2025 - 9:30 AM

Zac Purton is all smiles after landing his 1,800th Hong Kong win courtesy of Tourbillon Prince at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton extends blistering form to reach major milestone with Sha Tin treble

29 Dec 2024 - 7:42 PM

Zac Purton is all smiles after landing a record-equalling six Happy Valley wins on Boxing Day. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton has Boxing Day to remember with season-best six-timer at the Valley

26 Dec 2024 - 11:13 PM

Wunderbar strolls to victory for Zac Purton in October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton concerned by Wunderbar’s wide draw and speedy rivals

21 Dec 2024 - 3:12 PM

Fast Network cruises to victory under Zac Purton last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hails Network’s transformation in blinkers: ‘He just gapped them’

14 Dec 2024 - 12:00 PM

Harry Bentley soaks up his 100th Hong Kong winner at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ting snares season’s longest-priced winner while Bentley jags 100th HK success

11 Dec 2024 - 11:11 PM

James McDonald and Zac Purton lock horns at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Heavyweight fight between McDonald and Purton continues at Happy Valley

9 Dec 2024 - 2:22 PM

Massive Sovereign will compete for the Group One Hong Kong Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin on December 8. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton keeping the faith with Massive Sovereign ahead of Hong Kong Cup

26 Nov 2024 - 1:14 PM

Ka Ying Rising coasts to victory under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

What makes Ka Ying Rising one of the most exciting prospects in world racing?

18 Nov 2024 - 4:57 PM

Ka Ying Rising coasts to victory under Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton blows a kiss as Ka Ying Rising makes history: ‘I knew it was a track record’

17 Nov 2024 - 6:41 PM

Karis Teetan celebrates his 700th Hong Kong win after booting home Speedstar at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Karis Teetan becomes sixth jockey to ride 700 Hong Kong winners with Happy Valley success

6 Nov 2024 - 11:06 PM

Massive Sovereign wins the Hong Kong Derby. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Derby star shoulders Massive expectations: ‘There’s no excuses’

2 Nov 2024 - 10:15 AM

Copartner Prance holds off his rivals in Sunday’s finale at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Copartner Prance secures sixth straight Valley win in dramatic style

27 Oct 2024 - 8:23 PM