It’s been a busy second month of the season in Hong Kong with champion rider Zac Purton soaring clear in the jockeys’ title, Mark Newnham extending his great start to the campaign, a swag of impressive wins from some exciting gallopers and Ka Ying Rising claiming The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick.
The Post analyses the jockeys and trainers who had an October to remember or one to forget, as well as the most outstanding victory and winning ride.
Who’s hot?
Purton proved why he is a class above his rivals with 16 local winners in October – not to mention his pair of Randwick victories, headlined by Ka Ying Rising in The Everest.
Purton soared past 1,900 career triumphs in Hong Kong and continu
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