Orman lands first Hong Kong treble at Happy Valley
SCMP · 1 SOURCES1 day ago2 MIN
Summary
James Orman achieved his first Hong Kong treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, sharing the spotlight with champion jockey Zac Purton, who also rode three winners on the card. The three-win haul was Orman’s biggest since he joined Hong Kong’s elite riding ranks in February last year. Orman’s successful mounts were the Caspar Fownes-trained Verbier, the Chris So Wai-yin-trained Malpensa and the Ricky Yiu Poon-fai-trained Solid Win. After the meeting, Orman said he was excited and happy to secure his first treble in Hong Kong after working hard this season
Key Points
- James Orman recorded his first Hong Kong treble at Happy Valley during the Wednesday night meeting on October 21
- Champion jockey Zac Purton also continued his momentum by riding a three-timer on the same Happy Valley card
- Orman’s three winners were Verbier for Caspar Fownes, Malpensa for Chris So Wai-yin and Solid Win for Ricky Yiu Poon-fai
- The treble represented Orman’s biggest return since he joined Hong Kong’s elite jockey ranks in February last year
- Orman said he arrived with good rides, but had not expected three wins despite his hard work this season
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong racing followers, Orman’s breakthrough treble suggests he is beginning to convert opportunities into stronger results in a highly competitive jockey room. The fact that Purton also produced a three-timer on the same night underlines the depth of competition at Happy Valley and keeps attention on the battle for winners through the season