The making of Hong Kong’s champion jockey: Zac Purton credits wife Nicole for his success

Zac Purton is an Australian jockey who has won more races than anyone else in Hong Kong racing history. As of May 30, 2026, he was just one victory shy of a remarkable 2,000 career wins. South China Morning Post Senior Racing Reporter Olivia O’Sullivan visited Purton and his wife Nicole at their home to learn more about the role both have played in Zac’s journey to becoming the city’s horse-racing champion.