Jockey Profiles

Who is Zac Purton's biggest rival? What is Ryan Moore's greatest strength? Our horse racing experts analyse the origins, rise and skillset of the world's most successful riders.

William Buick GB 🇬🇧
AGE 36 years
First G1 win Lahaleeb (2009 E.P. Taylor Stakes)
best horse Rebel's Romance
William Buick may be a two-time champion of Britain, but the Norwegian-born jockey will forever hold a special place in the collective heart of Hong Kong fans.

Yuga Kawada JPN 🇯🇵
AGE 39 years
First G1 win Captain Thule (2008 Satsuki Sho)
best horse Liberty Island
Yuga Kawada hails from a long line of jockeys, a ‘destiny’ that carried the Japanese superstar to the 2022 JRA title.

Zac Purton HK 🇭🇰
AGE 42 years
First G1 win Excites (2006 Sires' Produce Stakes)
best horse Beauty Generation
Zac Purton will retire as one of the greatest jockeys in Hong Kong racing history. What makes the seven-time champion so good?

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