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Super seven for perfect Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday

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Super seven for perfect Zac Purton at Sha Tin on Sunday

Harry Bentley won three races on Sunday. Benno Yung took training honours with a treble. Purton has 21 wins from nine meetings this season. He has a winning strike rate of 37.5%. He is on his way to a sixth championship. The Australian has 18 wins at Sha Tin this year. The previous best effort was six wins. Harry Bentley triumphed on Majestic Star twice. John Size won two races. Danny Shum won one. Jimmy Ting and David Hayes won once each. They all won. It was Benni Yng's first trebles in more than three seasons.

Zac Purton will play at Sha Tin on Sunday. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s. National Gambling Helpline is on 0808 8020 133.

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