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Guided-missile destroyer Nanning departs Hong Kong. Photo: Robert Ng

‘I didn’t want to miss it’: Hongkongers see off PLA warships after port call

Chief Secretary Eric Chan says it was a precious opportunity for residents to appreciate the country’s achievements in defence and the military

6 Jul 2026

Numbers surges clear to win the Centenary Vase under Derek Leung. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Numbers counting down to Classic Cup and Derby after all-the-way Group Three romp at Sha Tin

8 Feb 2026 - 6:44 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

Lucky Sweynesse set for first mile test against Romantic Warrior and Voyage Bubble

22 Jan 2026 - 12:54 PM

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

Hong Kong racing

Derek Leung expects Lucky 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

Derek Leung bemoans unsuitable trip and fast pace after Lucky Sweynesse’s Sprinters Stakes 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

Derek Leung and Cheng family dream of Japanese Group One 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 Sha Tin 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 racing off-season update: Ka Ying Rising tunes up for opener, Lucky 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

Matthew Poon holds off charging Derek 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

Jess joined the Post in 2021 after graduating from the University of Cambridge with a degree in Human, Social, and Political Sciences, specialising in Politics and Social Anthropology.

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