#033 – Zac Purton
In this week’s episode, we have a very special guest: Zac Purton, one of the world’s top horse-racing jockeys. With 5 Hong Kong Jockey Premiership Championships and 38 Group 1 Races under his belt, Purton is a true champion of the sport.
Throughout the episode, Purton takes us on a journey through his impressive jockey career, sharing his most memorable highlights and recounting how he first got into racing at a young age. He also talks us through his competitive battles against fellow jockeys Douglas White, João Moreira, and James MacDonald. But that’s not all. Purton also shares his thoughts on the differences between racing in Hong Kong, with its lucrative prize money, and racing on Australian turf for trophies and accolades. His insights are sure to spark some interesting discussions among listeners.
So make sure to tune in to this episode and hear from one of the best in the business as he reflects on his remarkable career and shares his thoughts on the horse-racing world.
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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