Purton answers Newnham’s call as racing mourns a legend

Zac Purton delivered a winner for Mark Newnham at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, but the result carried an undertone of sadness that reached far beyond the Class 4 Kai Tak Handicap. The ride aboard Legend Winner had become available only because Luke Ferraris was not in Hong Kong. The young South African jockey had … Continue reading Purton answers Newnham’s call as racing mourns a legend

David Beckham sends Happy Valley into raptures as Jockey Club kicks off Racing with Football

Footballing superstar David Beckham brought an extra buzz to Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday night as the first of the Jockey Club's "Racing with Football" meetings in partnership with Lenovo kicked off. Beckham spent more than ten minutes greeting lucky fans who had gathered near the Beer Garden to greet one of the best known … Continue reading David Beckham sends Happy Valley into raptures as Jockey Club kicks off Racing with Football