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Francis Lui Kin-wai

Francis Lui Kin-wai
Francis Lui Kin-wai
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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Baby Sakura (middle) wins at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Baby Sakura can blossom on the path to Classic Mile

Owen Goulding provides an extended rundown of his selections for Monday’s Group Two card.

Hong Kong racing

Man, Ng and Mo set the early championship pace as spotlight shifts

Hong Kong racing

‘Quirky’ Colourful King out for feature glory on busy day for Purton

Hong Kong racing

Lui keen to see excitement machine Hot Delight pass first 1,400m test

One of the city’s most exciting four-year-olds steps into uncharted waters at Sha Tin on Thursday.

Hot Delight storms to victory under Vincent Ho in June. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Dirt specialist Sing Dragon defies 104-1 quote to land shock upset win

The five-time all-weather winner struck on the turf for the first time in a blowout success in the Class Two Albert Handicap.

Hong Kong racing

SCMP’s predictions for the 2026-27 Hong Kong racing season

Can John Size bounce back and win a 14th title? Will Nichola Yuen and Andrea Atzeni continue their momentum from last term?

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Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising and Warrior share Horse of the Year crown in first ever tie

Champion duo crowned co-champions of the season after record-breaking seasons on the track.

Owners Peter Lau Pak-fai and Leung Shek-kong after Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising share Horse of the Year honours for 2025-26. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lui rates Gold Patch and Meaningful Dragon the best of his Sha Tin squad

Talented three-year-old and in-form galloper headline the veteran handler’s team of 10 runners on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Injury-free Purton revels in one of his most enjoyable seasons in recent years

Australian has clinched a ninth Hong Kong jockeys’ championship in a campaign highlighted by Ka Ying Rising’s record-breaking feats.

Hong Kong racing

Brown gears up for Group Three rides as he bids to follow up Sha Tin treble

Australian rider will partner Patch Of Theta and Chancheng Glory for trainer Francis Lui on Sunday.

Ethan Brown celebrates his Sha Tin treble. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Brown celebrates first HK treble as Bentley suffers forearm fracture in fall

Australian jockey pilots home Country Dancer, Prestige Hall and Endued while British rider’s season is likely over.

Ethan Brown celebrates his treble after guiding Endued to victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lui bids to add to Sha Tin turf dominance this season with ominous team

Packing Angel and last-start winners Superb Spirit and Meaningful Dragon headline the veteran handler’s weekend squad of 10.

Hong Kong racing

Lui’s Hot Delight stamps credentials as serious Classic Series contender at Sha Tin

Impressive three-year-old extends record to four wins from five starts with Vincent Ho on board.

Hong Kong racing

Ho believes finding cover is the key for the exciting Hot Delight at Sha Tin

Local jockey is keen to help boom three-year-old overcome a wide draw in barrier 10 on Sunday.

Hot Delight notches his third straight win under Vincent Ho in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Classic Series early look: trainers weigh in on their young hopefuls

The SCMP analyses some of this campaign’s top three-year-olds as they gear towards the four-year-old series in 2027.

Hot Delight streaks clear to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bentley looking for repeat with last year’s Derby placegetter Angel at the Valley

British jockey seeks two triumphs in a row with Francis Lui-trained galloper who showed fantastic return to form last time out.

Hong Kong racing

Chau looks to extend Tony Cruz Award lead with strong book at Happy Valley

Local jockey has tallied 37 winners for the term and currently sits fourth in the championship.

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Hong Kong racing

Lui slams home brilliant Sha Tin treble as competitive championship rages on

The 2023-24 champion trainer moves to within four winners of the leader Danny Shum Chap-shing after another stellar day.

Thunder Kit and Vincent Ho win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Happy Valley set to provide trainers’ championship with its decisive swing

Hunting for his first title, the top trainer has dominated the city circuit of late to put his head in front.

Hong Kong racing

Hayes takes aim at Happy Valley with four last-start winners as title bid ramps up

The two-time champion trainer looks to bridge the gap between himself and leader Mark Newnham on Wednesday night.

Hong Kong racing

Japan a likely option for Network as Ferrat is confirmed for Champions & Chater

Dennis Yip’s stable star could be set for September’s Sprinters Stakes, while Champions Mile runner-up will contest the final Group One of the season.

Fast Network cruises to victory at Sha Tin in March. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Purton moves to within 10 wins of 2,000 in Hong Kong thanks to Sha Tin double

Australian Hall of Fame jockey inches closer to milestone after booting home Invictus Dragon and Smart Avenue.

Smart Avenue brings up a double for Zac Purton and Dennis Yip at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Stars inflicts Delight’s first defeat to clinch massive double for Man

Consistent sprinter claims Class Two feature after stablemate causes major upset at $158.35.

Hong Kong racing

Bentley hopes to make the most of golden opportunity on unbeaten Hot Delight

British jockey is excited to ride boom three-year-old for the first time in Saturday’s Class Two feature at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Exciting trainers’ championship finale looms as Hayes flags Ka Ying experiment

This season’s title battle looks set to eclipse Francis Lui’s dramatic last-gasp win two years ago.

Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley four-timer last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lui keeps in touch with trainers’ championship leaders with Sha Tin double

Veteran handler remains in the title race after bagging a brace with progressive duo Turquoise Velocity and Baby Sakura.

Turquoise Velocity wins narrowly under Keith Yeung. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Atzeni looks forward to fresh faces as he picks up trio of new rides at Sha Tin

The Sardinian ace rides last season’s Champion Griffin Sky Jewellery, Almighty Lightning and Baby Sakura for the first time on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Mo and Wing seek Group Three glory over extended trip at Sha Tin on Sunday

Local jockey looking to strike with Group One Hong Kong Gold Cup third over 2,400m.

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