Australian Racing Hall of Fame jockey Zac Purton solidified his status as an absolute legend by capturing his ninth Hong Kong Champion Jockey title at the conclusion of the 2025/26 racing season. On May 2026, he made history by becoming the first rider ever to smash through the monumental career milestone of 2,000 Hong Kong victories aboard Rising World at Sha Tin.

Purton has been a dominant force in local horse racing since relocating to the city in 2007. After claiming his maiden Jockeys’ Premiership by breaking a 13-year winning streak held by rival Douglas Whyte, he went on to establish an era of supreme dominance marked by multiple consecutive titles. Over his decorated career, he has conquered the city's most coveted international showpieces—including the Hong Kong Cup and Hong Kong Derby—and holds the distinction of being the only jockey in history to win all 12 Group 1 races on the Hong Kong racing calendar.

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