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Manfred Man Ka-leung

The latest news and updates on Manfred Man Ka-leung, known for his extensive career in Hong Kong horse racing, initially as a jockey and Hong Kong Champion Apprentice, before becoming a highly respected trainer. He received his full trainer’s licence in 2001 and has been part of the Hong Kong Jockey Club for 48 years. His work involves developing top-tier racehorses, notably the champion sprinter Lucky Sweynesse, and two-time Centenary Sprint Cup winner Eagle Regiment. He achieved a personal best of 44 winners in the 2022/23 season and reached 600 career wins in 2023, demonstrating consistent success and expertise in horse management.

Manfred Man Ka-leung

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of September

Ka Ying Rising and Zac Purton were the headline acts, while Nichola Yuen and a host of local trainers were also in top form.

Yuen loses 10lb claim with ‘surprise’ treble as Ng takes trainers’ title lead

Atzeni eyes Valley success before first ride on Helios in Celebration Cup

Who wins at Happy Valley? Bunta Baby a brilliant chance first up under Purton

Jay Rooney provides an extended rundown of his selections for the city circuit’s eight-race card.

Jockey Club on standby for Sha Tin meeting move as Purton continues momentum

Sunday’s 10-race card could be changed to another day, while champion jockey bags his third brace from as many fixtures this term.

Chau and Cruz full of confidence as Beauty Waves leads Hong Kong’s Korea charge

Last year’s winner Self Improvement and Gorgeous Win will join the classy sprinter in Sunday’s Group Three contest.

Mo scores sensational treble from just five runners at Happy Valley

Manfred Man, Derek Leung and Luke Ferraris each celebrated doubles on the night.

Patch Of Stars shines bright to continue meteoric rise in Sha Tin Vase for Man

Karis Teetan boots home the rapidly improving four-year-old to Group Three glory as his trainer secures a double.

Patch Of Stars inflicts Delight’s first defeat to clinch massive double for Man

Consistent sprinter claims Class Two feature after stablemate causes major upset at $158.35.

Newnham continues march towards trainers’ championship, Teetan scores double

Australian trainer maintains place at top of the tree after Notthesillyone’s defiant victory.

Atzeni looks forward to fresh faces as he picks up trio of new rides at Sha Tin

The Sardinian ace rides last season’s Champion Griffin Sky Jewellery, Almighty Lightning and Baby Sakura for the first time on Sunday.

Leung feeling lucky as he prepares to ride Lucky Sweynesse and Numbers

The two-time top-level winner looks to add to his tally with Champions Mile and QEII Cup (2,000m) rides on Sunday.

Purton reunites with Cosmo at Sha Tin as he seeks a 10th straight century

Champion jockey needs two wins from his strong book of Sunday rides to reach 100 for another term.

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.

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

Four-time Group One victor ready for winners’ circle return at Sha Tin’s Easter Monday meeting.

Ka Ying Rising tops World’s Best Racehorse Rankings; Derby field revealed

Romantic Warrior second as hometown heroes take out top spots, while Little Paradise, Numbers remain on track for city’s most coveted race.

Hong Kong Derby top 10: Numbers, Invincible Ibis lead SCMP’s rankings

Fourth and second placegetters from the Classic Cup headline ratings for the city’s most coveted race.

Atzeni lands four-timer as he prepares to become a father for the first time

Sardinian jockey celebrates his best winning haul in Hong Kong before rushing off as his fiancé goes into labour.

Chau pumped to represent Hong Kong on Self Improvement in Riyadh Dirt Sprint

Young jockey heads to Saudi Arabia in elite form as he bids to repeat Group Three Korea Sprint heroics.

Purton sticks with Sagacious Life, while Improvement settles in well in Saudi

Champion jockey will stay on Brazilian import in second leg of Classic Series, while Hong Kong galloper gears up for Riyadh Dirt Sprint.

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of January

Zac Purton was at his brilliant best while Francis Lui, David Hayes and John Size had big hauls for the month.

Chadwick excited to reunite with Cosmo in Mile: ‘he’ll be in with a shout’

Four-time Group One-winning jockey has regained the ride on Manfred Man’s talented four-year-old in Sunday’s feature.

Ka Ying Rising blitzes rivals again to match Witness’ record 17 straight wins

The world’s best sprinter equalled a long-standing Hong Kong benchmark with an effortless victory in the Centenary Sprint Cup.

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.

Classic Mile top 10: Invincible Ibis, Sagacious Life lead early rankings

Mark Newnham’s exciting galloper and Pierre Ng’s quality import headline the Post’s ratings for the first leg of the four-year-old series.

Fast Network on track for Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai after Centenary Sprint Cup

Dennis Yip is keen to set his emerging speedster for the Group One feature up the Meydan straight in March.

Patch Of Cosmo and Akashvani shine at Sha Tin ahead of Classic Mile

The pair is set to compete in the first leg of the Classic Series on February 1 after their striking wins on Sunday.

Purton bags brilliant five-timer but Classic Mile call remains up in the air

Champion jockey dominates Sha Tin meeting but is no closer to deciding on his ride for the first leg of four-year-old series.