https://www.scmp.com/rss/524081/feed Derek Leung Ka-chun is a highly accomplished Hong Kong-based rider, a product of The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Apprentice School. Known for his local racing achievements and ability to secure wins in handicaps. His career highlights include two Tony Cruz Awards (2016/17, 2017/18) and significant Group 1 victories, such as the 2017 Hong Kong Mile on Beauty Generation and the 2024 Centenary Sprint Cup. Leung achieved his 400th Hong Kong win in 2022 and remains a regular, successful presence on the... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Patch Of Stars inflicted Hot Delight’s first career defeat to clinch a massive 1,091-1 double for Manfred Man Ka-leung at Sha Tin on Saturday, with Real Gentleman causing the upset of the season at $158.35. The consistent Patch Of Stars recorded his third win of the campaign when he swooped late under Hugh Bowman to win the feature Class Two Sai Wan Shan Handicap (1,200m), with boom three-year-old Hot Delight only managing fourth as the $2.1 favourite. Touted as a future star of Hong Kong racing... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3352999/patch-stars-inflicts-hot-delights-first-defeat-clinch-massive-1091-1-double-manfred-man?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3352999/patch-stars-inflicts-hot-delights-first-defeat-clinch-massive-1091-1-double-manfred-man?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 09 May 2026 10:54:25 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Derek Leung Ka-chun is counting his blessings as he gears up for huge Group One rides on Lucky Sweynesse and Numbers at Sunday’s FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin. The 37-year-old has tasted Group One glory on two occasions, winning the 2017 Hong Kong Mile on Beauty Generation and the 2024 Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m) on Victor The Winner, but a Group One Champions Mile success on Lucky Sweynesse would perhaps eclipse both in terms of popularity. The Manfred Man Ka-leung-trained galloper, who won... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351413/derek-leung-feeling-lucky-he-prepares-ride-group-one-pair-lucky-sweynesse-and-numbers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3351413/derek-leung-feeling-lucky-he-prepares-ride-group-one-pair-lucky-sweynesse-and-numbers?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:00:28 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding An inspired decision to step up in trip by the connections of Lucky Sweynesse paid off as the evergreen seven-year-old returned to the winner’s enclosure for the first time in two years in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Monday. It has been a long time between drinks for the four-time Group One-winning sprinter, who last saluted on this card two years ago when taking home the Group Two Sprint Cup (1,200m). With Ka Ying Rising on the scene and his years starting to advance,... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349181/bold-decision-pays-lucky-sweynesse-steps-out-shadows-group-two-glory?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349181/bold-decision-pays-lucky-sweynesse-steps-out-shadows-group-two-glory?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:53:06 +0000 Olivia O'Sullivan Olivia O'Sullivan Lucky Sweynesse and Derek Leung Ka-chun won’t need to worry about two of the world’s best racehorses – Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior – when they contest the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy (1,600m) on Monday. At the same meeting two years ago, the four-time Group One winner was victorious in the Group Two Sprint Cup over 1,200m, but his last two efforts ­– both in Group One company – have seen him step up in trip. Manfred Man Ka-leung’s galloper ran a gallant second to Romantic Warrior in the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349023/lucky-sweynesse-and-derek-leung-get-their-time-shine-group-two-chairmans-trophy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3349023/lucky-sweynesse-and-derek-leung-get-their-time-shine-group-two-chairmans-trophy?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Frankie Lor Fu-chuen was left with a feeling of what could have been after Numbers and Stormy Grove ran monster races to finish second and third respectively in the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) on Sunday. Sent off the $5.3 second favourite, Numbers set a frenetic pace under Derek Leung Ka-chun, who was hamstrung from stall 13 over a distance with a very short run to the first turn. In what turned out to be the fastest Derby ever run, Numbers kept up a relentless gallop and was only grabbed by... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347489/frankie-lor-upbeat-despite-derby-defeat-david-hayes-links-familiar-face?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3347489/frankie-lor-upbeat-despite-derby-defeat-david-hayes-links-familiar-face?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:18:29 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Fast Network made a mockery of his rivals to win the Class One Essex Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, but his participation in the Group One Al Quoz Sprint (1,200m) remains up in the air. The Dennis Yip Chor-hong-trained five-year-old was well found in the market at $2.05 and delivered a clinical performance under Zac Purton, though his backers had a few anxious moments along the way. Parked against the fence in midfield for much of the journey, Fast Network tanked into the race and as... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345893/fast-network-stamps-class-sha-tin-james-orman-and-david-hall-celebrate-doubles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345893/fast-network-stamps-class-sha-tin-james-orman-and-david-hall-celebrate-doubles?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:54:27 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney After Stormy Grove’s shock win and solid but unspectacular runs from leading contenders in Sunday’s Classic Cup (1,800m), the picture around the city’s most prized race – the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) – is very unclear. Still a Hong Kong maiden two starts before Sunday and not among Derby entries at that time, Frankie Lor Fu-chuen’s Stormy Grove has suddenly catapulted into contention for the HK$26 million feature after a pair of brilliant victories. The Australian import’s upset success at... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345113/derby-picture-unclear-after-classic-cup-while-quarantine-issues-delay-hong-kong-international-sale?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3345113/derby-picture-unclear-after-classic-cup-while-quarantine-issues-delay-hong-kong-international-sale?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:10 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Frankie Lor Fu-chuen is confident Numbers’ tactical advantage over Little Paradise can give him a defining boost in their much-anticipated clash in Sunday’s Classic Cup (1,800m). The two stand-outs heading into the second leg of the four-year-old series, Numbers will chase a hat-trick of victories while Little Paradise is fresh from a stunning triumph in the Classic Mile. Lor’s Australian import has made an instant impression in Hong Kong, following a first-up third at Happy Valley with a Class... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344981/frankie-lor-banks-numbers-tactics-give-him-edge-over-little-paradise-classic-cup?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3344981/frankie-lor-banks-numbers-tactics-give-him-edge-over-little-paradise-classic-cup?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:26:25 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Frankie Lor Fu-chuen will consider backing up Stormy Grove on Thursday while connections contemplate paying a late entry fee for the Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) after his blistering victory at Sha Tin on Saturday. Capping Lor’s 60th birthday celebrations in style on Saturday, Stormy Grove was promoted from first reserve after China Win was scratched on the eve of the Class Three TVB Miss Hong Kong Pageant Handicap (1,600m) and took full advantage to snare his first Hong Kong triumph. Taken back to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343590/stormy-grove-potential-late-derby-entrant-after-barnstorming-win-birthday-boy-frankie-lor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343590/stormy-grove-potential-late-derby-entrant-after-barnstorming-win-birthday-boy-frankie-lor?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:05:37 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Numbers led them a merry dance and showed he is the real deal with an authoritative all-the-way performance in the Group Three Centenary Vase (1,800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Second in the Group One Queensland Derby (2,400m) on his final start before being imported, Frankie Lor Fu-chuen’s galloper again enhanced his claims on the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) after being guided to a facile success by Derek Leung Ka-chun. The son of Tivaci ran riot from the front to get off the mark in... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342835/numbers-counting-down-classic-cup-and-derby-after-all-way-group-three-romp-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342835/numbers-counting-down-classic-cup-and-derby-after-all-way-group-three-romp-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:44:07 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Frankie Lor Fu-chuen is confident Regal Gem can capitalise on his light weight and clinch the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge crown in the series finale at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Leading the Million Challenge on 42 points, Regal Gem will carry only 116lb when he faces several leading series rivals in the Class Two Blue Pool Handicap (1,200m). The annual Million Challenge is for runners of all races Class Three and above from September 10 until Wednesday night, with points awarded to... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342105/frankie-lor-eyes-dbs-x-manulife-million-challenge-glory-regal-gem-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342105/frankie-lor-eyes-dbs-x-manulife-million-challenge-glory-regal-gem-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:18:19 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Danny Shum Chap-shing hailed his “small but strong team” as Romantic Warrior began his path towards the Triple Crown with a scintillating performance to win the Group One Stewards’ Cup (1,600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Dropping back to the mile for the first time since winning the 2024 Yasuda Kinen was no problem for the globetrotting sensation, who made a mockery of his rivals after a tactical masterclass by jockey James McDonald. Breaking from stall seven, Romantic Warrior was held out four wide... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341167/romantic-warrior-begins-triple-crown-march-scintillating-stewards-cup-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341167/romantic-warrior-begins-triple-crown-march-scintillating-stewards-cup-success?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:26:22 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Despite facing a monumental task against Romantic Warrior and Voyage Bubble, Derek Leung Ka-chun feels the time is right to test Lucky Sweynesse at a mile in Sunday’s Group One Stewards’ Cup at Sha Tin. With Hong Kong’s feature sprints dominated by the all-conquering Ka Ying Rising, Lucky Sweynesse’s connections opted for a different path in a bid to add to his outstanding record of 16 wins from 30 starts. However, the Manfred Man Ka-leung-trained gelding’s distance test won’t be any easier when... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3340782/lucky-sweynesse-set-first-mile-test-against-romantic-warrior-and-voyage-bubble?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3340782/lucky-sweynesse-set-first-mile-test-against-romantic-warrior-and-voyage-bubble?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:54:47 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding David Hayes emerged from a nightmare few days in Australia with the poignant success of China Win in his family colours in the Class Four Hebe Haven Handicap (1,800m). Hayes was home in Australia earlier this week battling the bushfires in Euroa, Victoria, where his family’s Lindsay Park Stables are located, and he had only returned to Hong Kong early on Sunday. “We’ve had a really bad time with the fires – I haven’t slept for two and a half days. I got back at 7am this morning after fighting... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3339505/david-hayes-ends-nightmare-week-high-money-catcher-rolls-back-years-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3339505/david-hayes-ends-nightmare-week-high-money-catcher-rolls-back-years-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:58:48 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Frankie Lor Fu-chuen enjoyed a day to remember at Sha Tin on Saturday after training his 500th Hong Kong winner and unleashing a Hong Kong Derby (2,000m) contender with impressive feature winner Numbers. Lor, who started his career as an apprentice jockey and trained his first winner with Yourthewonforme at Sha Tin in 2017, rose to the pinnacle by winning the 2021-22 trainers’ championship. And the three-time Group One winner, who enjoyed Derby success with Furore in 2019, will be dreaming of... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337890/frankie-lor-reaches-landmark-500-winners-and-unleashes-impressive-derby-hope?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337890/frankie-lor-reaches-landmark-500-winners-and-unleashes-impressive-derby-hope?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:05:29 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Frankie Lor Fu-chuen is looking to the addition of the hood to help his rising star Regal Gem as he stretches out to the mile for the first time in the Class Two Neptune Handicap (1,650m) at Happy Valley on Tuesday night. After suffering defeats in his first four Hong Kong starts, Regal Gem has proved a revelation since getting off the mark at Happy Valley in July over the 1,200m distance. Bumping into a runaway winner on reappearance this campaign, the Zoustar galloper has not looked back... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337218/frankie-lor-hopes-regal-gem-can-answer-mile-question-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337218/frankie-lor-hopes-regal-gem-can-answer-mile-question-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Dec 2025 06:24:50 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Helene Supafeeling overcame inexperience and a wide barrier to barge himself into Classic Series contention after a sparkling local debut in the Class Three Snow Fairy Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The David Eustace-trained galloper was a dual winner on the all-weather in Britain for Archie Watson pre-import and had shown potential in his trials ahead of his local debut. Sent off $7.8 under James McDonald, Helene Supafeeling only had two behind turning wide into the straight. Despite... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3336394/helene-supafeeling-lays-down-classic-series-credentials-sparkling-debut-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3336394/helene-supafeeling-lays-down-classic-series-credentials-sparkling-debut-sha-tin?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 14 Dec 2025 11:01:41 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Frankie Lor Fu-cheun is looking forward to unleashing the unbeaten Australian import Loyal Bright at Happy Valley on Wednesday night as he looks to add to his tally at the city circuit. Lor has scooped four races at the Valley so far this season, including a double this month when Run Run Smart and Regal Gem saluted in good style. There is plenty of intrigue around Loyal Bright, who makes his Hong Kong debut after a spotless record of three wins from as many runs at Toowoomba when known as La... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3333205/frankie-lor-hopes-his-bright-spark-lights-happy-valley-turf?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3333205/frankie-lor-hopes-his-bright-spark-lights-happy-valley-turf?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:57:52 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Derek Leung Ka-chun is optimistic Lucky Sweynesse will bounce back from his Group One Sprinters Stakes (1,200m) defeat when he takes on superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising in Sunday’s Group Two BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint (1,200m) at Sha Tin. A strong second to Ka Ying Rising in the Class One HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1,200m) at the start of the season, Lucky Sweynesse travelled to Japan for his first overseas mission but could only manage 11th behind Win Carnelian in the Sprinters... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3333103/derek-leung-expects-lucky-sweynesse-bounce-back-japan-defeat-jockey-club-sprint?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3333103/derek-leung-expects-lucky-sweynesse-bounce-back-japan-defeat-jockey-club-sprint?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:22:14 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding It only took Hollie Doyle four rides to get back in the Hong Kong groove as Run Run Smart got her short-term stint in the city off to the perfect start in the Class Four Japan Racing Association Trophy (1,200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. It was a sense of deja vu for the British rider, who rode Run Run Smart – named Asktheboss at the time – to victory in a Chester novice race in June 2024 for Adrian Keatley. Paired up with him for the first time since, Doyle wasted no time in letting... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3331680/hollie-doyle-shows-her-smarts-get-perfect-start-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3331680/hollie-doyle-shows-her-smarts-get-perfect-start-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:24:39 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Derek Leung Ka-chun became the fourth home-grown jockey to reach 500 winners after a last-gasp win on Regal Gem in the Class Three Harbour View Handicap (1,200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. The 37-year-old, who has claimed Group One victories on Beauty Generation and Victor The Winner, joined Vincent Ho Chak-yiu, Matthew Chadwick and Tony Cruz after an aptly stellar ride on Regal Gem. Settled ahead of midfield, the three-year-old was forced to swing very wide into the straight, but was... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3328281/derek-leung-smashes-through-500-winners-landmark-night-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3328281/derek-leung-smashes-through-500-winners-landmark-night-happy-valley?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:34:26 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Jockey Derek Leung Ka-chun bemoaned an unsuitable trip and fast pace after Lucky Sweynesse’s disappointing 11th in Sunday’s Group One Sprinters Stakes (1,200m) at Nakayama Racecourse. In his international debut, Manfred Man Ka-leung’s four-time Group One winner settled behind midfield from barrier 10 and was under pressure throughout in a race dominated by on-pace runners. Sent off a $7.3 chance with parochial Hong Kong punters but $36.6 in Japan, Lucky Sweynesse was well beaten behind Win... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327140/derek-leung-bemoans-unsuitable-trip-and-fast-pace-after-lucky-sweynesses-sprinters-stakes-defeat?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327140/derek-leung-bemoans-unsuitable-trip-and-fast-pace-after-lucky-sweynesses-sprinters-stakes-defeat?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:30:05 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Derek Leung Ka-chun and an excited group of owners are dreaming of international Group One glory when they team up with top sprinter Lucky Sweynesse in Sunday’s Sprinters Stakes (1,200m) at Nakayama Racecourse. Leung, 37, is confident Lucky Sweynesse can deliver him a first overseas success at the elite level while the four-time Group One winner’s owners – the Cheng family – will fulfil a dream 17 years in the making on Sunday. Leung has ridden 499 winners in Hong Kong – including two at Group... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327065/derek-leung-and-cheng-family-dream-japanese-group-one-glory-lucky-sweynesse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3327065/derek-leung-and-cheng-family-dream-japanese-group-one-glory-lucky-sweynesse?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 27 Sep 2025 02:01:49 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars The Sha Tin and Happy Valley racetracks have come through Super Typhoon Ragasa in good shape and officials are confident the Sha Tin turf will be ready to withstand this Sunday’s feature meeting. Just days after two races were lost because of a waterlogged section of the track on the home turn, Sha Tin – like the rest of Hong Kong – was pummelled with wind and rain on Wednesday. “There’s no issue with anything – horses no issues, stables no issues and training is open as normal this morning... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3326812/sha-tin-ready-group-action-after-super-typhoon-ragasa-while-star-sprinters-track-nicely?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3326812/sha-tin-ready-group-action-after-super-typhoon-ragasa-while-star-sprinters-track-nicely?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:27:05 +0000 Jay Rooney Jay Rooney Derek Leung Ka-chun is hopeful Lucky Sweynesse can use Sunday’s Class One HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1,200m) at Sha Tin as a launching pad to international success later this month. Set the daunting task of taking on the world’s best sprinter, Ka Ying Rising, on Sunday, Lucky Sweynesse will be out to prove he is on track for his first overseas mission, with the Group One Sprinters Stakes (1,200m) in Japan on September 28 firmly on trainer Manfred Man Ka-leung’s radar. Leung is locked in for... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3324597/derek-leung-hopes-chief-executives-cup-perfect-japan-tune-lucky-sweynesse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3324597/derek-leung-hopes-chief-executives-cup-perfect-japan-tune-lucky-sweynesse?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:17:11 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Ka Ying Rising continued his flawless preparation towards his return in next Sunday’s Class One HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1,200m) with another dazzling trial at Sha Tin on Saturday. Last season’s Hong Kong Horse of the Year clocked a time of 56.45 up the 1,000m straight under Zac Purton, with the champion jockey never extending the five-year-old to win by two lengths. It was another step towards his ultimate goal of the A$20 million The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick on October 18, and trainer... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3323771/ka-ying-rising-pleasure-watch-he-blazes-through-another-sha-tin-barrier-trial?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3323771/ka-ying-rising-pleasure-watch-he-blazes-through-another-sha-tin-barrier-trial?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:15:07 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Matthew Poon Ming-fai clung on to win his maiden Tony Cruz Award in a remarkable photo finish with Derek Leung Ka-chun at Wednesday night’s season finale at Happy Valley. The 31-year-old entered the night one clear of Matthew Chadwick and two ahead of Leung, but it looked set to be a heartbreaking evening when Ragnarr arrived a nose too late in the opening Class Five Silver Grecian Handicap (1,200m). Frustration would have been building for Poon just 30 minutes later when Flying Wrote missed out... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3318493/matthew-poon-holds-charging-derek-leung-win-tony-cruz-award-happy-valley-finale?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3318493/matthew-poon-holds-charging-derek-leung-win-tony-cruz-award-happy-valley-finale?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:07:23 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Derek Leung Ka-chun is hoping to be the comeback king at Happy Valley on Wednesday with his sights firmly set on overhauling Matthew Poon Ming-fai in the Tony Cruz Award race. Sitting on 34 winners for the campaign, the 36-year-old is two behind Poon in the local riders’ premiership heading into the final meeting of the season, with fellow hopeful Matthew Chadwick sandwiched between them on 35 in what is set to be a photo finish. Leung entered Sha Tin on Sunday down three to Poon, but with the... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3318208/derek-leung-still-positive-about-late-comeback-tony-cruz-award-reaches-its-finale?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3318208/derek-leung-still-positive-about-late-comeback-tony-cruz-award-reaches-its-finale?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 23:14:39 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding Matthew Poon Ming-fai “can’t wait” for Wednesday night as he bids to hold off Matthew Chadwick and Derek Leung Ka-chun and win his first Tony Cruz Award at Happy Valley’s season closer. The 31-year-old sits on the 36-win mark for the campaign, one clear of Chadwick and a further victory ahead of Leung in pursuit of his maiden local riders’ premiership. After he fired a blank at Sha Tin on Sunday and both his rivals took advantage and drew one win closer, Poon sits in a precarious position... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3318150/matthew-poon-targets-maiden-tony-cruz-award-we-can-all-be-proud-our-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3318150/matthew-poon-targets-maiden-tony-cruz-award-we-can-all-be-proud-our-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:20:43 +0000 Owen Goulding Owen Goulding It is now or never for Derek Leung Ka-chun as he looks to Beauty Joy to be the catalyst to spark his fading Tony Cruz Award hopes back to life at Sha Tin on Sunday. The 36-year-old is in a three-way shoot-out for the local riders’ premiership, with Matthew Poon Ming-fai leading the way on 36 and Matthew Chadwick sitting second on 34. Leung has two meetings to claw back three winners to draw level with Poon, with his Sunday book of eight rides looking the strongest of the trio. He rides Beauty... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3317978/title-races-go-down-wire-derek-leung-looks-strike-tony-cruz-award-blow?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3317978/title-races-go-down-wire-derek-leung-looks-strike-tony-cruz-award-blow?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 12 Jul 2025 07:30:28 +0000 Sam Agars Sam Agars Apprentice jockey Ellis Wong Chi-wang continued his barnstorming finish to the season by booting Dancing Code to victory for his boss Caspar Fownes in Saturday night’s Class Two Philip Chen Trophy (1,200m) at Sha Tin. Sent off the $3.55 favourite, the Aaron Kwok Fu-shing-owned Dancing Code came from forward of midfield to nail Harmony N Blessed and Lady’s Choice near the line. “I’m so happy to win for the boss again and this owner,” said Wong. “Today, with a good barrier and the strong pace, he... https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3317107/ellis-wong-continues-barnstorming-finish-season-i-love-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3317107/ellis-wong-continues-barnstorming-finish-season-i-love-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:59:17 +0000