Derek Leung Ka-chun and an excited group of owners are dreaming of international Group One glory when they team up with top sprinter Lucky Sweynesse in Sunday’s Sprinters Stakes (1,200m) at Nakayama Racecourse.
Leung, 37, is confident Lucky Sweynesse can deliver him a first overseas success at the elite level while the four-time Group One winner’s owners – the Cheng family – will fulfil a dream 17 years in the making on Sunday.
Leung has ridden 499 winners in Hong Kong – including two at Group One level – and had his first experience in Japan last year when third on Victor The Winner in the Group One Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1,200m) at Chukyo Racecourse.
“I can’t wait for this Sunday,” Leung said.
“My dream is to try and get as many winners as I can and win Group Ones as well. If I am lucky enough to represent Hong Kong overseas, for me, it’s an honour and a big achievement.”
