Zac Purton has secured his seventh Hong Kong Champion Jockey title, capping off the season with an impressive six wins at the season finale. This achievement places the Australian jockey alongside legends Basil Marcus and Gary Moore, who also hold seven titles. Purton ended the season with a remarkable 130 wins.
Reflecting on his victory, Purton remarked, “It’s never easy to win a championship. There are always different obstacles, different challenges but I’ve won it again and that’s all that matters – nice result. I’m really happy, it hasn’t been a smooth season. It was really difficult early on with the small fields and wet tracks. I struggled with injuries and the stables I generally rely on weren’t flowing early but once they got momentum and I started to get some treatment, things started to fall into place and it’s been a good back half of the season.”
At 41, Purton adds this latest title to his previous championship victories in the 2013/14, 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20, 2021/22, and 2022/23 seasons.
