Idol Horse Podcast

Zac Purton reflects on his illustrious career in Hong Kong. He shares insights into the 'cutthroat' nature of the racing scene, the evolution of local trainers and his fierce rivalry with Douglas Whyte  Looking ahead, he expresses excitement for future races and the emergence of Ka Ying Rising.
 
 
 Chapters
 
00:00 Zac Purton's journey in Hong Kong racing
03:18 "Cutthroat" ... the relentless nature of Hong Kong racing
06:35 The rise of local trainers and changing dynamics of Hong Kong racing 
09:30 Family 
10:15 Relationship with Douglas Whyte  
11:57 Zac's prank gone wrong on Douglas 
14:00 Zac's support network, early struggles in Hong Kong and a breakthrough
17:20 Ka Ying Rising update 
19:20 "Sydney is home"  
20:20 A near disaster at Royal Ascot before Little Bridge's memorable triumph 

Creators and Guests

Host
Andrew Le Jeune
Andrew Le Jeune anchors Idol Horse’s multimedia coverage. A world renowned racing expert and presenter for nearly two decades, Andrew has worked at Sky Racing (Australia) and on magazine show ‘Racing Round the World’ before becoming lead presenter for the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

What is Idol Horse Podcast?

The Idol Horse team tackles the biggest events on the world horse racing calendar. Expect to hear interviews from the biggest names in the sport and insight, breaking news and forthright opinion from the Idol Horse team.