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Lucky Sweynesse runs on for third in a recent dirt trial ahead of Sunday’s Stewards’ Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Sweynesse set for first mile test: ‘I think it’s a good time to try’

Derek Leung hopes the four-time Group One winner will run a strong 1,600m in his first crack at the trip on Sunday

22 Jan 2026

Lucky Sweynesse (right) finishes second to Beauty Waves in a dirt trial last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Leung expects Sweynesse to bounce back from Japan defeat in Jockey Club Sprint

17 Nov 2025 - 5:22 PM

Jockey Matthew Poon, trainer Ricky Yiu (left) and connections celebrate Gracious Express’ win. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Matthew Poon ends massive drought on Gracious Express: ‘I’ve been looking for this for quite a long time’

19 Oct 2025 - 8:29 PM

Derek Leung celebrates his 500th winner. Photo: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Leung smashes through 500 winners on a landmark night at Happy Valley

8 Oct 2025 - 11:34 PM

Lucky Sweynesse finishes 11th in the Group One Sprinters Stakes (1,200m) in Japan on Sunday. Photo: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Leung bemoans unsuitable trip and fast pace after Sweynesse’s Japan defeat

28 Sep 2025 - 4:30 PM

Jockey Derek Leung, trainer Manfred Man (fifth from left) and Lucky Sweynesse’s owners, the Cheng family, at Nakayama racecourse. Photo: Jay Rooney

Hong Kong racing

Leung and Cheng family dream of Japanese G1 glory with Lucky Sweynesse

27 Sep 2025 - 10:01 AM

Derek Leung aboard Lucky Sweynesse at Nakayama trackwork. Photos: HKJC

Hong Kong racing

Lucky Sweynesse dealt wide draw for Group One Sprinters Stakes in Japan

26 Sep 2025 - 1:21 PM

The Golden Scenery wins last year’s Group Three Celebration Cup (1,400m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Sha Tin ready for G3 action after typhoon, while star sprinters track nicely

25 Sep 2025 - 3:27 PM

Cody Mo is all smiles after a race-to-race double at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Cody Mo slots running double, while Sky Trust continues hot form of Caspar Fownes and Ellis Wong

21 Sep 2025 - 9:02 PM

Harry Bentley soaks up his weekend win aboard Markwin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Buoyed by Markwin bonus, Bentley heads to Happy Valley with a head of steam

9 Sep 2025 - 11:10 AM

Zac Purton celebrates his Sha Tin five-timer. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton bags career-best opening-day haul as Jamie Richards fires with a double

7 Sep 2025 - 7:54 PM

Derek Leung guides Lucky Sweynesse to victory in a trial in July. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Leung hopes Chief Executive’s Cup is perfect Japan tune-up for Lucky Sweynesse

6 Sep 2025 - 3:17 PM

Ka Ying Rising produces another flawless trial under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising ‘a pleasure to watch’ as he blazes through another barrier trial

30 Aug 2025 - 7:15 PM

Ka Ying Rising is gearing up for his competitive return. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

HK off-season update: Ka Ying Rising ready for opener, Sweynesse set for Japan

25 Aug 2025 - 5:25 PM

Matthew Poon just lasted home to win the Tony Cruz Award. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Poon holds off charging Leung to win Tony Cruz Award at Happy Valley finale

17 Jul 2025 - 12:07 AM

A packed Happy Valley crowd. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Stage set for huge season finale as Yung, Hamelin, Chan and Thompson sign off

15 Jul 2025 - 11:34 AM

Derek Leung is right in the mix for the Tony Cruz Award. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Leung ‘still positive’ about late comeback as Tony Cruz Award reaches its finale

15 Jul 2025 - 7:14 AM

Matthew Poon heads into the Happy Valley finale as the leading local rider. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Poon targets maiden Tony Cruz Award: ‘We can all be proud of our efforts’

14 Jul 2025 - 5:20 PM

Jay started his career as a cadet journalist for the Kalgoorlie Miner newspaper in Western Australia in 2008 before joining The West Australian newspaper, where he covered racing, Australian football and other sports for more than 15 years. He joined the SCMP racing team in 2024.

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