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

Hong Kong racing

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

Hong Kong racing

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

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.

Hot Delight, ridden by Vincent Ho, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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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.

Packing Angel, ridden by Harry Bentley, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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.

Danny Shum after a Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

David Hayes celebrates winners at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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.

Manfred Man celebrates his Sha Tin double. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Vincent Ho guides Hot Delight to a third win from as many starts. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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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.

Andrea Atzeni celebrates a Sha Tin winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Hong Kong racing

Purton scores 11th century thanks to Gold Patch and Absolute Honour at Sha Tin

Eight-time Hong Kong champion jockey secures 100-win milestone with a double on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Purton reunites with Cosmo at Sha Tin as he seeks a 10th straight century

Champion jockey needs two wins from his strong book of Sunday rides to reach 100 for another term.

Zac Purton boots home Patch Of Cosmo in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ferraris focuses on quality as he lines up four solid chances at Happy Valley

South African jockey looks forward to excellent book at city circuit on Wednesday night.

Fivefortwo, ridden by Luke Ferraris, wins at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Newnham takes back outright lead in title race: ‘It’ll come down to the last day’

Crimson Flash claims the finale to lift the Australian trainer one clear of Caspar Fownes on 48 winners.

Hong Kong racing

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

Andrea Atzeni had the biggest winning haul of all trainers and jockeys, while Mark Newnham and Francis Lui were also in top form.

Hong Kong racing

Atzeni and Lui enjoy doubles as Satono Reve stamps Champions Day ticket in Japan

Sardinian jockey closes back down on Hugh Bowman for second in the jockeys’ premiership, while trainer keeps pace in trainers’ equivalent.

Andrea Atzeni and Young Champion win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lui’s exciting Hot Delight remains unbeaten as the trainer scores a Sha Tin double

Local handler’s boom three-year-old prospect continues to impress while Gold Patch gives him a brace on Sunday.

Hot Delight and Vincent Ho triumph at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong racing

Orman makes strong case for Derby outsider: ‘the extra distance will suit him’

Australian jockey warns punters not to underestimate Me Tsui’s consistent galloper in HK$26 million feature.

Hong Kong racing

Promising sprinter Turquoise Velocity’s dead heat caps doubles for Lui and Yeung

Local trainer and jockey combine for a brace with surprise debutant and four-year-old straight specialist.

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