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Winfield (left) trials at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Newnham hoping to be ‘pleasantly surprised’ as Brazilian Group One winners clash

Winfield and Sagacious Life, first and second in the Group One Jockey Club de São Paulo, lock horns for the first time since October 2024

3 Jan 2026

Zac Purton guides Colourful King to an explosive victory in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Eustace keen to bounce back from New Year’s Day with Colourful King a top chance

3 Jan 2026 - 2:19 PM

Endued wins at Sha Tin for John Size. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Size continues surge as Endued and Raging Rapids bring up Sha Tin double

1 Jan 2026 - 6:58 PM

Invincible Ibis saunters to success at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Invincible Ibis stamps Classic Mile claims as Newnham celebrates 100th HK win

20 Dec 2025 - 8:17 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

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

19 Dec 2025 - 3:58 PM

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 Witness’ record with thumping Sprint win

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

J-Mac, Zac confident of HK 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

Warrior set for smooth Cup passage as Ka Ying 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

Moore joins elite trio with record-equalling third IJC 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 IJC 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

IJC first and then a longer HK stint for 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

J-Mac bids for breakthrough IJC success: ‘we’re due one, but you never know’

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

Topic / Zac Purton

Zac Purton

Owen joined SCMP in April 2025 after an eight-year stint in the UK covering domestic and international racing for myracing, Racing Post and The Sun. He is also a passionate about other sports including football, tennis and Formula 1.