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Pingwu Spark races to victory over 1,400m in Class Two last year. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Leung a step closer to solving the curious case of Pingwu Spark

The jockey believes the big grey has found his distance as he prepares to run over a mile at Sha Tin on Sunday

9 Mar 2019

Derek Leung wins the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1,800m) on long-shot Mission Tycoon at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

BMW Hong Kong Derby

Leung shines in Classic Cup shock as Lor steams towards Derby

17 Feb 2019 - 10:08 PM

Furore is put through his paces on the all-weather track on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Derek Leung

Derby hopeful Furore earns high praise and Leung hopes for more

5 Jan 2019 - 3:35 PM

Derek Leung

Pingwu finds some Spark as stars tune up for Sha Tin features

12 Oct 2018 - 6:09 PM

Derek Leung is as prepared as possible for the Korea Sprint. Photo: Kenneth Chan

International Races

Leung leaves no stone unturned in Korea Sprint assault

8 Sep 2018 - 6:33 PM

Derek Cruz after winning on Fight Hero on Sunday at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Derek Leung

The battle between Leung and Poon for Tony Cruz Award heating up

26 Jun 2018 - 7:04 PM

Derek Leung

Derek Leung snaps slump and sets sights on second Tony Cruz Award

1 May 2018 - 7:06 PM

Derek Leung

Claim no more as Derek Leung collects win 250

22 Mar 2018 - 12:06 AM

Chris So

Dubai disaster: Derek Leung flipped off Classic Emperor

23 Feb 2018 - 2:41 AM

The leading local is bullish about his chances aboard the big grey in the Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup and hasn’t given up on riding John Moore’s star again one day

Derek Leung

Leung sees a silver lining after being replaced on Beauty Generation

9 Feb 2018 - 7:35 PM

The leading local jockey is confirmed as the rider for Chris So’s dirt specialist at Meydan

Derek Leung

In-form Leung books a date in Dubai with the Emperor

3 Feb 2018 - 9:37 PM

Hong Kong’s biggest horse becomes the first to record five wins for the season, presenting connections with a conundrum about where to head next

Derek Leung

Hands up: should Pingwu Spark contest a Group One or Class One?

21 Jan 2018 - 11:34 PM

Pingwu Spark’s owners celebrate a win on November 26. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Derek Leung

Pingwu Spark has Hong Kong racing’s biggest fan club

20 Jan 2018 - 8:16 PM

Archippus (left) is no stranger to starring down the straight 1,000 metres at Sha Tin and gets his chance in Group company in the Bauhinia Sprint on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong Jockey Club

He’s no Aerovelocity, but Archippus will run his heart out in Sunday’s Bauhinia Sprint

3 Jan 2018 - 1:38 PM

Connections of Pingwu Spark pose for photos after winning on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Derek Leung

Pingwu Spark is the horse Benno Yung has been waiting for

17 Dec 2017 - 10:12 PM

The five-year-old continues his tremendous form, taking advantage of a superb ride from Derek Leung to take out the Group One

Longines Hong Kong International Races

Dubai beckons for Beauty Generation after front-running Mile win

10 Dec 2017 - 10:37 PM

The leading local is enjoying a career-best season and gets a chance to mix it with the best in the world, fresh off a double at the city track

Derek Leung

In-form Leung ready to mark his mark in IJC after Valley double

23 Nov 2017 - 12:19 AM

John Moore

Leung lands his biggest win as Beauty Generation takes Sha Tin Trophy

22 Oct 2017 - 10:52 PM

Trenton worked as a general news reporter in Brisbane, Australia at The Courier-Mail for three years before moving into the political coverage. During his four years at the paper he covered federal and state elections along with a range of major political issues before moving to Hong Kong to pursue his love of racing.

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