This week we are joined by a special guest, Zac Purton, one of the best horse-racing jockeys in the world right now. 5x time Hong Kong Jockey Premiership Champion and 38 Group 1 Races winner. Throughout the episode, Purton reflects on his jockey career, recounting all the highlights and how he moved to Hong Kong racing at such a young age. He talks us through his competitive jockey battles against Douglas White, João Moreira and as of recently James MacDonald. Stay tuned to the end to hear his thoughts on competing in Hong Kong with its lucrative prize money as opposed to racing on Australian turf for trophies & homeland accolades.

Zac Purton Socials:

Merch: https://zacpurton.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zpurton

IG: https://www.instagram.com/zacpurton/

0:00 Intro | 0:45 Early Life | 2:30 Moving to Hong Kong | 3:20 Moving Back to Australia | 4:10 Learning Cantonese | 5:09 Difference Between Australia & Hong Kong Racing | 7:15 Premiership Battles with Joao Moreria & Douglas Whyte | 10:40 Top Jockeys Around The World | 13:00 Favourite Win | 14:15 The Effect of Zac Riding on Price of Horses | 15:30 Beauty Eternal (sick beat) | 18:29 Group 1 Preparation / Superstitions | 19:40 Celebrating a Successful Riding Day | 20:40 Favourite Horse of All Time | 21:20 Relationship with Beauty Generation | 22:49 Zac Ranks His Top 3 Jockeys Currently | 23:20 Money Vs. Trophies | 25:08 Trainer Sprays | 25:40 Best / Worse Advice Received | 27:05 This Or That | 31:55 Winning the Melbourne Cup | 33:35 Quiz About Zac’s Career | 38:50 Retirement |

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