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Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai

Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai
Ricky Yiu Poon-Fai
Ricky Yiu is a famous racehorse trainer in Hong Kong. Born in 1957, he is the first Chinese trainer to have won at Group One level on foreign soil, taking out the Sprinters Stakes in Japan with Ultra Fantasy and the KrisFlyer Sprint in Singapore with Sacred Kingdom.
Born
12 Jul 1957
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Sport
Job Title
Horse Trainer
Voyage Bubble fends off Romantic Warrior to win a Sha Tin trial last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bubble ‘full of beans’ but Yiu doubts he can topple Romantic Warrior in Gold Cup

Veteran handler couldn’t be happier with his reigning Triple Crown hero, but champion galloper looms large again in Sunday’s Group One.

Hong Kong racing

Quality over quantity for Atzeni as he looks forward to strong Valley rides

Hong Kong racing

Lui continues great 2026 as Atzeni and Cruz also secure doubles at Sha Tin

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Theta bound for G1 company again after tough Class One triumph

Francis Lui’s consistent performer claimed his first win in 13 months, while Dylan Browne McMonagle was one of two riders to score a double.

Hugh Bowman guides Patch Of Theta to victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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.

Hong Kong racing

No extra pressure for Purton as Ka Ying Rising bids for history at Sha Tin

Victory for the world’s best sprinter would see him equal Silent Witness’ Hong Kong record of 17 consecutive victories.

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Hong Kong racing

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.

Zac Purton boots home Little Paradise in the Class Two Racing Club Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Guyon extends hot form with double as Newnham unveils smart debut winner

French jockey continues to gather momentum in Hong Kong with a brace, while Supreme Sea makes an impressive start to his career.

Hong Kong racing

Sagacious Life one of two Mile options for Purton after fighting Sha Tin victory

Champion jockey considers Brazilian import strongly for first leg of four-year-old series after Class Two Leighton Handicap win.

Hong Kong racing

Rising Force lands massive plunge as Smart Golf lights up the turf at Sha Tin

Backed from $16 to $3.35, Ricky Yiu’s galloper salutes for savvy punters with an effortless win.

Rising Force cruises to victory under Richard Kingscote. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

More history awaits Voyage Bubble in Triple Crown repeat bid

Ricky Yiu confirms his stable star will defend his title in city’s rare Group One treble in 2026.

Jockey Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after booting home Voyage Bubble in the Group One Hong Kong Sprint. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Atzeni hoping Super Unicorn can get the job done in Happy Valley hat-trick bid

The Sardinian was less than a length away from Group One glory on Sunday and has a strong book on Wednesday.

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble defeats Soul Rush for second year running to defend Hong Kong Mile

Ricky Yiu’s superstar showed the heart of a champion to go back-to-back, while $3.5 favourite My Wish proves disappointing.

Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong heavyweights headline action-packed international day at Sha Tin

Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising are poised to add to their already glittering CVs on the city’s biggest day of racing.

Sha Tin will be heaving on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

J-Mac, Zac confident of HK Mile chances in wide-open contest

Champion jockeys could be set for a big showdown in Sunday’s most intriguing feature when they ride Galaxy Patch and Voyage Bubble.

James McDonald boots home Galaxy Patch in the Jockey Club Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Warrior set for smooth Cup passage as Ka Ying draws one for the first time

While aware of the risks that come with jumping from the inside alley, trainer David Hayes is happy to ‘trust the horse’.

Hong Kong racing

Patch and Express on track to peak at HKIR after tuning up in star-studded trial

Jockeys of two Group One contenders ooze confidence after a 1,200m hit-out at Sha Tin on Thursday morning.

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Hong Kong racing

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

Zac Purton struck once again, Vincent Ho and David Eustace had their best months of the season and David Probert’s woes continued.

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Eustace were two of the star performers of November. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bubble confirmed to defend Mile crown against five international raiders

Triple Crown hero will drop back to 1,600m when he takes on the likes of Soul Rush and Embroidery on December 14.

Hong Kong racing

As Yiu mulls Bubble distance, every HKIR feature could boast its defending champ

Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior look to have repeat successes at their mercy come December 14.

Hong Kong racing

Yiu confident Bubble can lift for Warrior clash: ‘It was rough, very rough’

Veteran trainer confirms his stable star’s first-up 12th was a complete forgive run ahead of Sunday’s Group Two BOCHK Jockey Club Cup (2,000m).

Romantic Warrior (left) outduels Voyage Bubble in last year’s Group One Gold Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Shum expects Warrior to return with a bang: ‘He’s happy and healthy’

Veteran handler has no concerns about superstar’s long injury lay-off ahead of his comeback at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Romantic Warrior wins last year’s Group One Hong Kong Cup under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Doyle bags Group Two rides as she continues to settle into Hong Kong

Star jockey will ride Divano and Sunlight Power at next weekend’s international day lead-up meeting.

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

Doyle relishing early support as she begins Hong Kong stint at Happy Valley

The 11-time Group One winner has seven rides as she begins her seven-week stint in the city.

Hollie Doyle at Sha Tin on Tuesday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Purton to ride Voyage Bubble in latest clash with Warrior in Jockey Club Cup

Champion jockey reunites with Triple Crown hero after connections opt to step him up to 2,000m on November 23.

Romantic Warrior (inside) edges Voyage Bubble in last year’s epic Group One Gold Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Kingscote looking to get on the board with familiar face on Sha Tin dirt

The British rider hopes to repeat his three wins from as many rides at the all-weather meeting in March.

Hong Kong racing

Purton’s big few days – The Everest, 1,900 wins and now an almighty spray

Just hours after reaching another significant milestone, the eight-time champion jockey is labelled ‘a big sissy’ by Maureen Haggas.

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