Lor backs brilliance of Purton: ‘Zac always rides this horse better’

Bottomuptogether wins under Zac Purton at Sha Tin in April. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Frankie Lor Fu-chuen is backing the brilliance of Zac Purton to be the difference when Bottomuptogether tackles Saturday’s Class Two HKU Business School And Faculty Of Engineering Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin.

Bottomuptogether has compiled a strong record over 1,200m on the Sha Tin turf this season without actually winning, racing at the course and distance five times for four seconds and a third.

A galloper who likes to race on pace, Bottomuptogether will have to overcome barrier 10 of 11 if he is to add to his wins under Purton at Happy Valley and on the Sha Tin dirt this season.

“This time he has drawn 10, which is a little bit awkward because inside him he has some horses who are quite fast,” said Lor.

Lor backs brilliance of Purton: ‘Zac always rides this horse better’

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