Massive Sovereign Wins Hong Kong Derby in Thrilling Finish

Zac Purton and Dennis Yip celebrate a memorable victory in one of the city's most prestigious races, marking a significant moment in their careers.

Massive Sovereign, trained by Dennis Yip and ridden by Zac Purton, clinched victory in the BMW Hong Kong Derby, overcoming Ka Ying Generation and Galaxy Patch in a dramatic finish.
Andrea Atzeni, riding Ka Ying Generation, led for most of the race but was overtaken in the final moments, finishing third.
The victory marks a career highlight for trainer Dennis Yip, who described the win as 'amazing for my life,' and for jockey Zac Purton, securing his second Hong Kong Derby win.
The race was noted for its fast pace, with Ka Ying Generation setting a challenging tempo that ultimately tested the field.
Looking ahead, both Galaxy Patch and Ka Ying Generation are being considered for future Group races, while Massive Sovereign is targeted for the Group One QE II Cup.