Zac Purton Talks Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior & the Hong Kong Triple Crown

This week on the Hong Kong Racing Show, we’re joined by 8-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey Zac Purton for a wide-ranging and revealing conversation as one of the most significant moments of the season approaches.We open with an in-depth discussion on Ka Ying Rising, including Zac Purton’s take on the champion’s Sha Tin barrier trial during the week, what the horse means to him personally, and how it feels to be on the brink of equalling Silent Witness’ legendary 17-race winning streak. We also put a fan-fuelled question to Zac about a potential match race between Ka Ying Rising and Shisospicy — and his response was classic Purton: “How much money are we putting up?”From there, the conversation shifts to Voyage Bubble ahead of the Stewards’ Cup, and the start of the Hong Kong Triple Crown series, where Zac will line up against another global star in Romantic Warrior. Zac also explains the thinking behind his decision to partner Sagacious Life for the 4YO Series and how those big calls are made at the elite level.Plus, regular hosts Andrew Brown and Alex Evers:Review the G3 January Cup, highlighted by Lyle Hewitson’s first Hong Kong Group winnerMark Francis Lui’s 1000th Hong Kong training victoryLook ahead to the upcoming racing at Sha TinA deep, honest chat with one of the world’s best jockeys at a pivotal moment in the Hong Kong season.👇 Subscribe for weekly Hong Kong racing coverage, elite interviews, and race analysis.