DOUGLAS Whyte ended the most successful race-riding career in Hong Kong history at Sha Tin on Sunday. The 13-time champion jockey’s final ride did not produce the fairytale end that the racing fans desired, but the day was filled with displays of respect and appreciation for a sportsman whose achievements have placed him in the pantheon of racing’s legends.

Whyte retires with a Hong Kong career total of 1,813 wins (894 more than current champion Zac Purton), total stakes money of HK$1,587,210,086.67, multiple Group 1 victories and his defining 13 consecutive premierships (2001-2013).