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Derek Leung Ka-chun

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

Hong Kong racing

Helene Supafeeling lays down Classic Series credentials with sparkling debut

Hong Kong racing

Lor hopes his Bright spark lights up the Happy Valley turf

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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Derek Leung still has a chance to win the Tony Cruz Award. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Wong continues barnstorming finish to the season: ‘I love this horse’

Apprentice jockey boots Dancing Code to victory for boss Caspar Fownes for Saturday night’s Class Two Philip Chen Trophy (1,200m) at Sha Tin.

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