Horse Racing: Hong Kong Sprint

Imperious Lucky Sweynesse bounces back in facile style

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Imperious Lucky Sweynesse bounces back in facile style

Lucky Sweynesse won the Chinese Club Challenge Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. The four-year-old galloper was burdened with 135 pounds. Lucky Sweynese was beaten by a length and a quarter in the Hong Kong Sprint on December 11. Trainer Manfred Man Ka-leung is due to retire at the end of the current campaign. He has saved his best horse for last. LuckySweynese has eight victories from 12 starts and almost HK$16 million in prize money.

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