Zac Purton vs Joao Moreira: how the ‘friendly but fierce’ rivalry captivated Hong Kong racing and made them better riders

[Wandering Eyes]

They sit just metres apart in the Sha Tin jockeys’ room, directly opposite each other – two jockeys whose on-track exploits have lifted the profile of Hong Kong racing, and their performances, to new levels. “Friendly off track, fierce on track,” is how Zac Purton describes his rivalry with Joao Moreira, a battle that has enthralled Hong Kong racing through nearly five seasons, reached fever pitch in recent weeks and concludes, at least in its current form, on Sunday....

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