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Zac Purton and Beauty Generation (second from left) win the Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Purton says ‘Joao made a mistake’ as Beauty wins another Group One

The Australian jockey believes his horse responded best after the Magic Man roared at Beat The Clock in the run to the line

25 Feb 2018

Zac Purton celebrates Beauty Generation’s win with his wife Nicole. Photos: Kenneth Chan

A Day at the Races

Playing politics: how Zac became the main man for HK’s power owners

25 Feb 2018 - 11:22 PM

Zac Purton punches the air after winning the 2017 Group One Hong Kong Cup on Time Warp. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Zac Purton

‘I am hoping it was a one-off’: Purton says Time Warp can jump cleanly

24 Feb 2018 - 8:15 PM

Pakistan Star, who stopped during a race last June, makes his long-awaited return at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong Jockey Club

‘I wish he wasn’t there’: jockey Purton fears Pakistan Star’s return

23 Feb 2018 - 1:12 PM

Exultant wins in Class Two on December 23. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Tony Cruz

Exultant’s education a priority as Zac Purton talks Classic Cup tactics

14 Feb 2018 - 3:15 PM

Zac Purton celebrates Time Warp’s win in the Group One Hong Kong Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Step back for Stewards’ Cup not a problem with Time Warp: Purton

25 Jan 2018 - 6:26 PM

Zac Purton is excited about Exultant after his victory over 2,000 metres at Sha Tin in December. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

We can floor Nothingilikemore, says Exultant jockey Zac Purton

17 Jan 2018 - 12:54 PM

Zac Purton guides Pick Number One to victory at Sha Tin on debut. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Five favourites can help Purton bridge the gap in jockeys’ championship

12 Jan 2018 - 7:52 PM

Zac Purton rides Exultant, wearing a hood, in a trial on Friday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Tony Cruz

Derby hope Exultant trials with hood on – but did he relax too much?

12 Jan 2018 - 5:18 PM

Zac Purton steers Golden Dash to a debut victory at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Purton comes up Golden after dramatic opening at Sha Tin

7 Jan 2018 - 10:06 PM

Zac Purton and Super Missile (right) edge out Lucky Lucky at Sha Tin on Monday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Frankie Lor Fu-chuen

Odds-on favourite Super Missile gets Zac Purton ‘out of jail’

1 Jan 2018 - 9:45 PM

Joao Moreira rides Master Albert in a track gallop in September. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Zac Purton

Chris So searches for a winning formula for Master Albert

26 Dec 2017 - 8:09 PM

Zac Purton guides Exultant to victory at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

Exceptional Exultant stamps himself as a serious Derby contender

23 Dec 2017 - 10:38 PM

Exultant wins his trial under Zac Purton on December 12. Photos: Kenneth Chan.

Zac Purton

Derby hope Exultant still a work in progress, according to Purton

22 Dec 2017 - 7:45 PM

Zac Purton (red and white silks) guides Lean Perfection to victory at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

After a Lean spell, Purton pleased to provide the perfect photo

17 Dec 2017 - 10:14 PM

Joao Moreira carries hundreds of millions in betting at every meeting in Hong Kong. Illustration by Craig Stephens

Joao Moreira

I can’t think about it, says Joao Moreira of HK$383m burden

9 Dec 2017 - 7:03 AM

Zac Purton holds up the trophy after winning the International Jockeys’ Championship. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Zac Purton

‘Underdog’ Purton defies his own scepticism to capture first IJC title

7 Dec 2017 - 12:20 AM

The boom youngster remains undefeated after another impressive victory but the nine-time champion trainer will weigh up his options before deciding on his next target

John Size

Size could throw Hot King Prawn on the back-burner

3 Dec 2017 - 10:15 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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