The Beat The Odds Horse Racing Show
Go inside the world of horse racing with Tony Manzella as he sits down with the biggest names in the sport—Hall of Fame jockeys, top trainers, and rising stars. From exclusive interviews to candid conversations, each episode gives fans a front-row seat to the stories, insights, and personalities shaping the track today. Whether you’re a lifelong racing fan or just getting into the game, this is your all-access pass to the people who make horse racing the best sport in the WORLD!
The Beat The Odds Horse Racing Show
Inside the Mind of Zac Purton: Hong Kong’s All-Time Great Prepares for The 2025 Everest Stakes With Ka Ying Rising
In this episode of The Beat The Odds Horse Racing Show, Tony Manzella sits down with Zac Purton — Hong Kong’s all-time winningest jockey — for a rare look inside the mindset of one of the sport’s greatest riders.
From his early dreams of becoming a jockey to dominating Hong Kong racing, Zac opens up about the journey that made him a global star. He shares memories of his first win, his move to Hong Kong, and what a typical day looks like for a top-class rider in one of the toughest racing jurisdictions in the world.
🏇 Topics Covered:
- When Zac knew he wanted to be a jockey — and who inspired him early on
- His first victory and how it shaped his career
- The move to Hong Kong and adapting to an intense racing culture
- How training, preparation, and race-day routines differ from other countries
- Mental preparation before big races and how he studies replays and pace setups
- The highs and lows of being a jockey — best and worst parts of the job
- His major career goals after achieving almost everything in Hong Kong
🐎 Legendary Horses Discussed:
- Military Attack – the G1 powerhouse that launched him to stardom
- Beauty Generation – the once-in-a-lifetime champion he calls “the horse of my career”
- Lucky Sweynesse – a winning machine who went 5-for-5 under Purton early on
- Ka Ying Rising – 14-for-16 and heading to The Everest Stakes 2025 in Australia
🏌️♂️ Plus, we step away from racing for a bit as Zac talks golf, life away from the saddle, and the horses he wishes he could’ve ridden in history.
📺 Watch until the end as Zac shares what one race best defines who he is as a world-class jockey.
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