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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
Richard Kingscote guides Rising Force to victory last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Kingscote hopes lightweight ride will be a Force: ‘it’s worth doing hopefully’

British jockey will get down to 117lb to ride Ricky Yiu’s progressive galloper in Sunday’s Class Two feature at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Yiu looking for “new ideas” from Chau as Voyage Bubble goes for Group Two glory

Hong Kong racing

Yuen ‘really excited’ for Hong Kong debut as she gears up for five rides

Hong Kong racing

McMonagle grateful for the support as he looks to sign off his stint in style

Irish champion jockey hopes to extend tally of 10 winners at his final meeting at Happy Valley.

Solid Win, ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle, triumphs at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong racing

Chau excited to pick up Voyage Bubble ride: ‘hopefully he can get his form back’

In-form jockey will replace Zac Purton on Ricky Yiu’s stable star in the Group Two feature on Easter Monday.

Hong Kong racing

Bowman looks forward to Sha Tin trio as he bids to continue strong run of form

The top jockey has ridden winners at four of the last five meetings and has eight chances to strike on Sunday.

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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.

Voyage Bubble fends off Romantic Warrior to win a Sha Tin trial last week. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

The Sardinian jockey is hoping all four of his rides at the city circuit can be in the finish on Wednesday night.

Hong Kong racing

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

Amazing Partners and Turquoise Velocity hand veteran handler a double as his stable’s top form rolls on.

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.

Ka Ying Rising wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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.

Maxime Guyon celebrates his Sha Tin double after booting home Gallant Epoch. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Zac Purton pilots Sagacious Life to victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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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.

Andrea Atzeni is hoping to get another tune out Super Unicorn. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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’.

Owner Leung Shek-kong draws barrier one for Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin on Thursday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

Voyage Bubble wins last year’s Hong Kong Mile under James McDonald. Photo: Kenneth Chan
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).

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.

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