With a CV that reads like an atlas of the racing world, Hong Kong Champion Jockey Zac Purton’s quest for further honours has not diminished. The Australian born superstar has captured elite races across the globe with Group 1 wins in England, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and of course his homeland of Australia where his journey to the top started in humble surroundings. Zac began his riding apprenticeship in the small coastal town of Coffs Harbour 500km’s north of Sydney and such was his domination at an early age he achieved the rare feat of winning the Brisbane Premiership title whilst still an apprentice in 2003.

A successful stint in Sydney followed finishing second (twice) in the Sydney Premiership – regarded as one of the strongest jockey colonies in the world – before the move to Hong Kong in 2007. After surpassing the all-time Hong Kong win record of 1813 winners held by Douglas Whyte on January 22nd 2025, and with nine hard fought champion jockey titles secured, Zac is a sporting icon and fan favourite in the Asian racing mecca. Now an Australian Hall Of Fame inductee, he's the only jockey in history to have won all of Hong Kong's Group 1's and holds the record for riding the most number of winners in a single Hong Kong racing season. A total of 179 wins. A three time winner of the LONGINES International Jockey Challenge and the winner of the World Super Jockey Series in Japan, Zac is well established as one of the World's leading riders.

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