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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
Industry
Sport
Job Title
Horse Trainer
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

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.

Hong Kong racing

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

Hong Kong racing

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

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.

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’.

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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.

Helios Express (left) trials at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

Romantic Warrior defeats Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

Hollie Doyle delivers aboard Run Run Smart at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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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.

Jockey Zac Purton with his The Everest trophy. Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Poon ends massive drought: ‘I’ve been looking for this for quite a long time’

Home-grown jockey finally snaps streak of 141 losing rides with victory aboard $28 roughie at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

My Wish continues march to Hong Kong Mile with cosy Sha Tin Trophy success

The rising star is all class in a race where Triple Crown hero Voyage Bubble disappoints.

Hong Kong racing

Poon bids to end long drought on Bubble: ‘Hopefully it won’t be too long’

Last season’s Tony Cruz Award winner hopes to halt a sequence of 135 losing rides when he teams up with Triple Crown hero.

Matthew Poon hopes to end his exasperating winning drought when he rides Voyage Bubble. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Wide draw no concern for Badel in My Wish’s clash with Voyage Bubble

French jockey is banking on rising star’s tactical versatility to offset barrier 11 in Sunday’s Group Two Sha Tin Trophy.

Alexis Badel guides My Wish (centre) to victory in a dirt trial last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
The Inside Word

Exciting Bulb General lights up Sha Tin turf, while Man celebrates 700th win

Jamie Richards’ four-year-old racks up third straight win in style, while veteran trainer reaches major milestone.

Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble tunes up for Sha Tin Trophy: ‘He felt good, sharp and fresh’

Matthew Poon does the steering as last season’s Hong Kong Triple Crown winner gears up for his return on October 19.

Hong Kong racing

Johannes Brahms and Blazing Wukong the headliners on a super Sunday for Atzeni

The Sardinian has already ridden a trio of winners at the track this season.

Andrea Atzeni has a strong book of rides at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bowman makes light work of wide barriers to bag Sha Tin double

Australian ace strikes top form with a brace on Sunday, booting home Hakka Radiance and Solid Win.

Solid Win storms home down the outside under Hugh Bowman to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Purton hopes Chill Kaka can bounce back from disappointing defeat and surgery

Champion jockey reunites with dirt specialist in Sunday’s Class Three Pat Sin Leng Handicap (1,650m) at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Kingscote eyes next Hong Kong Leap after signing off first stint with a flurry

Successful during a short-term stint earlier this year, the British jockey is back and keen to make himself a more permanent fixture in the city.

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