Zac Purton set to chase Melbourne Cup glory

Zac Purton
Zac Purton. Photo: HKJC

Zac Purton has secured his rides for the upcoming Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, with the -based jockey confirmed to partner Land Legend in both races.

This follows the -trained galloper’s impressive victory in last Saturday’s Metropolitan (2400m).

The made the announcement on , stating:

“Jockey Purton will return to Hong Kong immediately following those race meetings to fulfil his riding engagements in Hong Kong.”

Land Legend, who was initially priced at +5000 for the (3200m) with horse racing bookmakers, has now shortened to +1700 after the Metropolitan win.

The horse was also handed a 1kg penalty, bringing his weight to 53 kilograms in both Cups.

Racing ‘s head of handicapping, David Hegan, commented on Land Legend’s performance:

“Land Legend’s performance in the Metropolitan was most impressive, drawing away from the rest of the pack with runner-up, winner Zardozi.

“Whilst it was only the narrowest of margins, it was a performance that was worthy of a penalty from a horse that was only third-up from almost a year off the scene.”

The 1kg penalty mirrors that given to previous Metropolitan winners (2022) and (2021).

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