Zac Purton showcased his brilliance at Sha Tin on Sunday, January 26, with a stunning four-win performance, just days after becoming Hong Kong’s all-time leading jockey with 1,814 career wins. His latest triumphs included a pair of victories in Class 2 races on an action-packed 11-race card.

Purton’s skill was on full display aboard Sunlight Power in the HK$3.12 million Class 2 Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Celebration Cup Handicap (1600m). Guided from an ideal barrier draw, Sunlight Power surged to the lead at the 250m mark and cruised to victory, clocking 1:34.64. The Ricky Yiu-trained runner, carrying 121lb, finished comfortably ahead of Yellowfin and Karma.

Later, Purton delivered a perfectly timed ride on Gorgeous Win in the HK$2.84 million Class 2 Para Equestrian Handicap (1200m). Positioned near the back early, the Danny Shum-trained four-year-old made up significant ground in the final stretch to win by a neck in 1:09.31, marking Purton’s 1,818th Hong Kong victory.

Purton also partnered with Magnifique, who impressed on debut in the Class 4 Para Athletics Handicap (1000m), and Yuen Long Elite, who claimed a second career win in the Class 4 Para Badminton Handicap (1400m).

The day’s other highlights included Vincent Ho guiding The Boom Box to maintain his unbeaten record in the Class 3 Para Archery Handicap (1200m) and Luke Ferraris claiming his first victory for trainer David Hayes aboard Precision Goal in the Class 5 Para Swimming Handicap (1650m).

Trainer Frankie Lor also saw success, with Keith Yeung piloting Never Peter Out to a narrow win in the Class 4 Boccia Handicap (1650m, dirt). Meanwhile, Alexis Badel and Caspar Fownes combined for victory with Perfect Team in the Class 3 Paralympic Value Handicap (1650m, dirt).

The day marked the conclusion of French jockey Alexis Pouchin’s Hong Kong tenure, departing with two wins from 105 rides.

Hong Kong racing resumes on Friday, January 31, at Sha Tin, featuring the prestigious HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) as the opening leg of the HK$52 million Four-Year-Old Classic Series, along with the G3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) and the Chinese New Year Cup Handicap (1400m).