Jockey Purton Aims To Widen Gap In Jockey championship This Weekend
The Hong Kong jockeys’ championship could be about to take an important turn in Zac Purton’s favour.
Karis Teetan has been matching Purton almost winner for winner since the start of September and drew level with the champion on 24 wins when Clement Legend landed Saturday’s first race at Sha Tin.
But Teetan also picked up a potentially costly two-meeting ban for that ride.
Purton ended the day three clear after a quickfire treble and has the opportunity to put clear daylight between himself and the Mauritian with a potent book of rides at Happy Valley this Wednesday 13 November.
The Aussie is active in seven of eight races and has the potential to end the night in style thanks to a trio of recent winners comprising Country Star, Bigwood and Red Warrior
Credit: HKJC