Philip Cheng
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Philip Cheng Cheong-tat (鄭昌達) (March 28, 1980-September 26, 2000), was one of the most promising apprentice jockeys from Hong Kong
in recent years. He had 25 winners in his short career and was second among apprentices with 16 wins in the 1999-2000 season.
In the summer of 2000, Cheng spent the summer in Great Britain
for trainer Gary Moore
, and finished second in an apprentices' race at Epsom
.
On September 23, 2000, he was kicked in the head and chest area by his mount My Fourth Wishes (如我所願) after it had stumbled, and would succumb to his injuries in hospital three days later.
Cheng's death was the second in the Hong Kong racing scene in 19 months, following Willy Kan
's death in March 1999.
Phip Cheng's death shocked the world. He was the subject of a Hot Water Sex Bottle song entitled "Philip Cheng Cheong, Why'd You Leave Hong Kong?". (2008)
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
in recent years. He had 25 winners in his short career and was second among apprentices with 16 wins in the 1999-2000 season.
In the summer of 2000, Cheng spent the summer in Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
for trainer Gary Moore
Gary Moore
Robert William Gary Moore , better known simply as Gary Moore, was a Northern Irish musician from Belfast, best recognised as a blues rock guitarist and singer....
, and finished second in an apprentices' race at Epsom
Epsom
Epsom is a town in the borough of Epsom and Ewell in Surrey, England. Small parts of Epsom are in the Borough of Reigate and Banstead. The town is located south-south-west of Charing Cross, within the Greater London Urban Area. The town lies on the chalk downland of Epsom Downs.-History:Epsom lies...
.
On September 23, 2000, he was kicked in the head and chest area by his mount My Fourth Wishes (如我所願) after it had stumbled, and would succumb to his injuries in hospital three days later.
Cheng's death was the second in the Hong Kong racing scene in 19 months, following Willy Kan
Willy Kan
Willy Kan Wai-yue , was a popular and promising female apprentice jockey from Hong Kong, who had ridden to no less than 17 victories in her short career ....
's death in March 1999.
Phip Cheng's death shocked the world. He was the subject of a Hot Water Sex Bottle song entitled "Philip Cheng Cheong, Why'd You Leave Hong Kong?". (2008)