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The Australian ace had an eight-win lead at the start of the 11-race card, and that was cut to seven when rival Joao Moreira pinched the opener.
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Just about everything he touches turns to gold.But as is often the case for those highly competitive types at the top of their fields, the losses outweigh the joy of success.Despite winning two Group Ones on the same day, Purton was genuinely disappointed Dark Dream didn’t win the Classic Cup last week and he was filthy on new Irish jockey Martin Harley, who cost him a seventh victory on Sunday when Glorious Artist was interfered with on the turn.Of course, no one should be crying any tears for the 36-year-old, he’s doing just fine, but that’s how many of these elite athletes are wired.Now, to answer the question that has been asked many times over the past 24 hours – how much did Purton earn for his monster day?Everyone is interested in someone else’s money and Purton, like most, is fond of the fun coupons – his son’s name is Cash.In Hong Kong, jockeys are entitled to 10 per cent of the prize money for a winner and five per cent of the minor cheques, so it can be worked out.From his nine rides on Sunday, Purton collected prize money from eight of them for a total of HK$433,150.
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The numbers are ridiculous.He has finished first or second in 19 of his past 22 rides. Zac Purton locked up a fourth Hong Kong champion jockey title when Fast Most Furious (130lb) carried him past the post for his 144th win of the campaign in the Class 1 Sha Tin Mile Trophy Handicap (1600m).
Send a tweet to @SCMPRacingPost.Let’s state the bleeding obvious – Purton is in the form of his life.His haul of six winners at Sha Tin on Sunday was a career-best – he’d had five winners in a day on a handful of occasions but this set a new benchmark.Any thoughts about Joao Moreira challenging Purton for the championship (assuming good health for both of them) have been quickly dashed as the Brazilian racked up three suspensions (only one of which has been served) while the Australian has extended his lead to a whopping 37 winners in his rival’s absence.Purton’s form is otherworldly considering he’s plying his trade in one of the most competitive environments in the world. You can do the maths.While those numbers are staggering, that’s what you get for being the top dog and Purton deserves every penny – he works hard and successfully navigates all the associated challenges that come with being a jockey.You have to put up with a fair bit in Hong Kong – there’s always petty stuff, a lot of politics and everything is under a microscope – that’s the nature of the industry and the fishbowl environment. There is no form available, please check again soon.