Super jockey Purton becomes Hong Kong racing’s Mr 2000 at Sha Tin

Zac Purton is the most successful jockey in Hong Kong history.

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NZ Herald1 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to readZac Purton records his 2000th career win in Hong Kong aboard Rising World. Photo / HKJCZac Purton records his 2000th career win in Hong Kong aboard Rising World. Photo / HKJCAustralian Zac Purton broke new ground at Sha Tin on Sunday, as the first jockey to ride 2000 winners in Hong Kong.Purton reached the milestone aboard Rising World in the Hong Kong Wu Hua General Association Cup Plate for maiden gallopers.

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Super jockey Purton becomes Hong Kong racing’s Mr 2000 at Sha Tin

Super jockey Purton becomes Hong Kong racing’s Mr 2000 at Sha Tin

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