October was a busy month in Hong Kong racing with nine meetings, a trio of Group races and a host of jockeys and trainers making big statements. The SCMP analyses the jockeys and trainers who had a month to remember or one to forget, as well as the most outstanding victory and winning ride. Who’s hot? Zac Purton, apprentice Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu and Jerry Chau Chun-lok were the stars of the show in October, with each reaching double figures for wins. Purton ramped up his march towards a 10th...

Apprentice Nichola Yuen Hang-yiu strengthened her grip on second in the jockeys’ championship with a treble as Britney Wong Po-ni and Jimmy Ting Koon-ho celebrated breakthrough wins at Sha Tin on Wednesday night. Continuing a dream start to the season, Yuen boosted her tally to 16 wins – 10 behind nine-time Hong Kong champion Zac Purton – with victories aboard Macanese Master, Yoda’s Choice and Giant Leap. “I’m very happy with all the opportunities I’m getting,” Yuen, 26, said. “I’m getting good...

International stars Ryan Moore, James McDonald and Joao Moreira, plus nine-time Hong Kong champion Zac Purton, headline a stellar line-up for December’s Longines International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) at Happy Valley. The current top five in the Longines World’s Best Jockey standings – Moore, McDonald, William Buick, Mickael Barzalona and Purton – will contest the world’s most prestigious jockey challenge, while rising British star Saffie Osborne will make her IJC debut. Moreira, the winner...

Jay Rooney GIANT LEAP - R7 (4) Only just caught last start and can go one better tonight   Owen Goulding DRAGON AIR FORCE - R9 (6) Hugely unlucky not to win last start when checked late on; can gain compensation   Paul Lally JOLTIN - R6 (10) Good run last start when stepped up in distance and there is more to come   Phillip Woo HAPPY UNIVERSE - R6 (1) Has strong claims after returning a nail-biting third over this trip   Trackwork Spy BUSTLING CITY - R8 (4) Fell short in hat-trick bid at skinny...