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Derek Leung Ka-chun

(梁家俊)

Derek Leung Ka-chun
梁家俊
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 circuit. He is also pursuing a Bachelor of Health Education.
Lucky Sweynesse and Derek Leung win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bold decision pays off as Sweynesse steps out of the shadows for Group Two win

Manfred Man’s stable star secures his first win in two years with Chairman’s Trophy win at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Lucky Sweynesse and Leung get their time to shine in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy

Hong Kong racing

Lor upbeat despite Derby defeat as Hayes links up with familiar face

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network stamps class at Sha Tin as Orman and Hall celebrate doubles

Dubai is still up in the air for Dennis Yip’s crack sprinter as he plots a path to avoid Ka Ying Rising.

Fast Network runs riot at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Derby picture unclear after Classic Cup, while quarantine issues delay sale

The city’s most coveted race looks to be wide open after Sunday as the Jockey Club announces annual auction has been rescheduled.

Hong Kong racing

Lor banks on Numbers’ tactics to give him an edge over Paradise in Classic Cup

Veteran handler hopes his import’s front-running ability can help his bid to get the better of Classic Mile hero on Sunday.

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Hong Kong racing

Stormy Grove a potential late Derby entrant after barnstorming win for Lor

Connections of Australian import could pay up to put him in the mix for Hong Kong’s most coveted race next month.

Harry Bentley boots home Stormy Grove at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Numbers counting down to Classic Cup and Derby after all-the-way Group Three win

Frankie Lor’s powerful galloper marches home and cements himself as a leading candidate for the final two Classic Series races.

Hong Kong racing

Lor eyes DBS x Manulife Million Challenge glory with Regal Gem at Happy Valley

Veteran trainer hopes his progressive galloper can take advantage of light weight and deliver owners a HK$1 million bonus.

Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior begins Triple Crown with scintillating Stewards’ Cup success

Danny Shum’s globetrotting star made it 12 Group One wins, defeating Lucky Sweynesse and Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin.

James McDonald looks over his shoulder as Romantic Warrior surges clear in the Stewards’ Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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.

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

David Hayes ends nightmare week on a high as Money Catcher rolls back the years

China Win secures a poignant win for the top trainer, whose family stables were rocked by a bushfire this week in Australia.

Hong Kong racing

Lor reaches landmark 500 winners and unleashes impressive Derby hope

Numbers and Salon S were both winners as the top trainer celebrated a milestone day at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Frankie Lor hopes Regal Gem can answer mile question at the Valley

His improving galloper stretches out to the distance for the first time with Zac Purton in the saddle on Tuesday.

Regal Gem wins at Happy Valley in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Helene Supafeeling lays down Classic Series credentials with sparkling debut

David Eustace’s import will step up in trip for his next start as he aims towards the Classic Mile in February.

Helene Supafeeling makes a sparkling Hong Kong debut. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lor hopes his Bright spark lights up the Happy Valley turf

The 59-year-old unleashes his unbeaten Australian import in Class Three company at the city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

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

Local jockey is happy with four-time Group One winner ahead of his latest clash with superstar Ka Ying Rising.

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Hong Kong racing

Doyle shows her smarts to get off to the perfect start at Happy Valley

The British jockey salutes with her fourth ride in the city as she begins her short-term contract.

Hollie Doyle delivers aboard Run Run Smart at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

The 37-year-old becomes the fourth home-grown jockey to reach the milestone achievement.

Hong Kong racing

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

Hong Kong speedster was under heavy pressure throughout on his way to a disappointing 11th in the Group One feature at Nakayama Racecourse.

Hong Kong racing

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

Hong Kong jockey and group of owners are excited to chase a first overseas success with Manfred Man’s top sprinter on Sunday.

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

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

After an early finish last weekend, officials are confident the surface will be ready to withstand this Sunday’s feature meeting.

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

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

Local jockey believes four-time Group One winner will benefit from Sunday’s feature as he prepares for his first overseas mission.

Hong Kong racing

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

The reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year continued on his ultimate path towards The Everest in October.

Hong Kong racing

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

The local riders’ premiership goes down to the last race on a bumper evening at the city circuit.

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

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

The 36-year-old is aiming for his third local riders’ title at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

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

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

The 31-year-old holds a slender one-win lead over Matthew Chadwick in the race to be leading local rider.

Hong Kong racing

Title races go down to the wire as Leung looks to strike a Tony Cruz Award blow

Both the local riders’ premiership and the trainers’ title are still alive heading into Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting.

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