HKIR recap: Zac Purton on Ka Ying Rising & Voyage Bubble + Romantic Warrior's Saudi Cup Scratch

A massive HKIR recap edition of the Hong Kong Racing Show — with breaking news you won’t want to miss.This week, Hong Kong’s 8-time champion jockey Zac Purton joins regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers to relive an unforgettable Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin. Zac walks us through his two Group 1 victories on the day — powering sprinting superstar Ka Ying Rising to Hong Kong Sprint glory, then producing a masterclass aboard Voyage Bubble in the Hong Kong Mile. From the atmosphere and emotions to what lies ahead for both stars, Zac gives a first-hand account of one of the biggest days of his career.We also recap Sosie’s Hong Kong Vase win and Romantic Warrior’s historic fourth straight Hong Kong Cup victory under James McDonald.⚡ Breaking News: It has been confirmed that Romantic Warrior will not head to the Middle East in 2026. Instead of a Saudi Cup rematch with Forever Young, connections have opted to stay home and target the Hong Kong Triple Crown, the feat achieved last season by Voyage Bubble.Plus, we hear from American racing fans experiencing Hong Kong racing for the first time, including Gary Fenton (Little Red Feather Racing) and prominent California owner Bill Strauss, who share their HKIR impressions. Bill Nader also joins us to reflect on hosting owners and experiencing the magic of HKIR once again.To wrap things up, Andrew and Alex preview this weekend’s Sha Tin card, with picks and analysis as Hong Kong racing rolls on after an extraordinary international showcase.An essential episode as the dust settles on HKIR and new storylines begin to take shape.