About
Purton, the internationally recognized jockey from Lismore, is most notably renowned for becoming the first Australian jockey to win the Hong Kong title since Noel Baker in 1991. Claiming his first HK jockeys’ championship in 2013-14, Zac ended the 13-year reign of rivalry Douglas White when he raced the fastest ever 50 in HK history that season, firmly cementing his place in the competitive Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club. Known for continually blurring the lines between confidence and cockiness, Purton has mastered the art of intimidating his rivals. A talent Zac finally gave Aussie punters a taste off when he rode Sacred Falls to victory in the Doncaster Mile – labelled one of the best of The Championships. At the top of his game, expect to see more of Purton as he plans to bring his aggressive Hong Kong style to this year’s Championship meet.