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Francis Lui Kin-wai
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A jockey from 1975-82, Francis Lui Kin-wai received his training licence in 1996-97. He first tasted Group One success with Lucky Bubbles in the 2017 Chairman's Sprint Prize but is best known for his association with Golden Sixty, the Hong Kong superstar who swept the four-year-old series in 2020.
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Hollie Doyle waves goodbye (for now) to Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Doyle looks to sign off on a high at Happy Valley as her stint comes to a close

The British rider has saluted five times in the city and has a full book on her farewell card on Tuesday night.

Hong Kong racing

Fownes makes renewed push for Moreira’s HK return after running double

Hong Kong racing

Ho and Chau continue tight battle for IJC berth as Wong suffers fractured shin

Hong Kong racing

Leung expects Sweynesse to bounce back from Japan defeat in Jockey Club Sprint

Local jockey is happy with four-time Group One winner ahead of his latest clash with superstar Ka Ying Rising.

Lucky Sweynesse (right) finishes second to Beauty Waves in a dirt trial last week. 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

Former winners, Hong Kong Derby heroes do battle in intriguing Ladies’ Purse

Cap Ferrat and Rubylot are among the leading chances for Sunday’s Group Three contest.

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Hong Kong racing

Goldentronicmighty gives Richards a lift after ‘heartbreaking’ blow with Bulb

Kiwi handler strikes at Sha Tin eight days after emerging stable star is ruled out of Classic Series with injury.

Trainer Jamie Richards (right), assistant trainer Ben So (left) and jockey Keith Yeung celebrate Goldentronicmighty’s victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lui hopes Purton, barrier one can prove the difference in Premier Bowl bid

Trainer launches three-pronged attack on Sunday’s Group Two feature with Packing Hermod, Divano and Invincible Shield.

Hong Kong racing

Ho rattles off three-timer in consecutive races at Happy Valley

The 35-year-old more than doubled his seasonal tally in a night to remember at the city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Lui springs surprise by setting Derby hero Cap Ferrat for HK Mile

Veteran handler prefers 1,600m feature in December over return to 2,000m or 2,400m for Australian import.

Cap Ferrat wins the Hong Kong Derby in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bowman hopes ‘very powerful’ finish of Wunderbar can prove too strong at Sha Tin

The five-year-old’s claim to fame remains a pair of defeats he inflicted on Ka Ying Rising in January 2024.

Hugh Bowman salutes after winning aboard Wunderbar last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hewitson bids to add to momentum when he rides Steps Ahead at the Valley

Fresh from his first win of the season at Sha Tin, the South African jockey eyes Wednesday night’s feature with Francis Lui’s consistent galloper.

Hong Kong racing

Ferraris out to keep the ball rolling: ‘He felt nice and sharp in his trial’

South African jockey hoping to help trainer Michael Chang continue his strong start to the season by prevailing aboard Gummy Gummy.

Hong Kong racing

Self Improvement reigns supreme in Korea as HK just misses feature double

Manfred Man’s sprinter takes out the Group Three Korea Sprint (1,200m) under a peach of a Jerry Chau ride.

Jerry Chau salutes after Self Improvement’s victory in the Group Three Korea Sprint (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Chau backs Chancheng Glory and Self Improvement to handle unique Seoul track

Young jockey fancies Hong Kong duo’s chances on the deep sand surface in South Korea on Sunday.

Jerry Chau will ride in South Korea for the first time on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Poon targets maiden Tony Cruz Award: ‘We can all be proud of our efforts’

The 31-year-old holds a slender one-win lead over Matthew Chadwick in the race to be leading local rider.

Hong Kong racing

Orman bags first Hong Kong double as Man snares rare treble

Australian jockey salutes aboard Wonderstar and Pakistan Legacy during his best day in the city.

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Hong Kong racing

Purton officially secures title, while Wong lands maiden HK treble at 1,002-1

Star Australian is 59 wins clear at the top of the premiership table with only 50 races left in the season.

Ellis Wong enjoys his maiden Hong Kong treble at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

De Melo tastes maiden HK Group success as Copartner Prance runs them ragged

Francis Lui-trained galloper lands the Group Three Premier Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Atzeni bullish about Patch: ‘I wouldn’t swap the horse for anything else’

Sardinian jockey full of confidence in his rides in the season’s final two Group Three features on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Poon gets chance on Packing: ‘Everybody thought Manfred’s horse was going to run’

Victorious under Joao Moreira and then Zac Purton, Francis Lui’s improving galloper chases a hat-trick in Sunday’s Group Three Premier Cup (1,400m) at Sha Tin.

Packing Hermod salutes under Zac Purton last month. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Chaos at Sha Tin as ‘technical issues’ lead to HK$350 million turnover hit

Problems with a database used to take overseas bets causes lengthy delays and sees commingling bets refunded.

Jockeys mill around during delays to the start of race 10 at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

The Champions & Chater Cup by the numbers

With Dubai Honour in town and Voyage Bubble alive in the Triple Crown, fans are expecting fireworks at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Yiu adamant Bubble ‘can absolutely handle’ trip test in Champions & Chater Cup

Veteran handler growing in confidence ahead of stable star’s first tilt at 2,400m in final Group One of the season.

Hong Kong racing

So dealt mixed bag of barriers for seven-strong team at Sha Tin

Veteran handler thrilled with Pakistan Legacy’s improved draw but rues wide gates for three other top chances on Sunday.

Trainer Chris So and jockey Zac Purton will team up with Pakistan Legacy and With A Smile at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lyle Hewitson hoping for an awesome foursome on Invincible Shield at Sha Tin

The South African jockey will hop aboard the progressive galloper for the first time on Saturday.

Invincible Shield wins on Champions Day at Sha Tin when ridden by Craig Williams. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Yip backs Fast Network to overcome big weight and hot field in Class Two sprint

Veteran handler rates his exciting sprinter a strong chance despite lumping 135lbs against strong opposition on Saturday.

Hong Kong racing

Lui confident ahead of Class One feature: ‘We’ve got two good chances’

Veteran handler expecting Patch Of Theta and Divano to make their presence felt this weekend.

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