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Matthew Poon Ming-fai

Matthew Poon Ming-fai
The latest news and updates on Matthew Poon Ming-fai, a professional jockey who commenced his career with overseas training in South Australia, where he was crowned Champion Apprentice in 2015/16. Joining Hong Kong’s racing ranks in 2017, he quickly progressed, achieving his 200th Hong Kong victory in 2022. His accomplishments include multiple Group 3 triumphs and a significant Group 2 win in 2025. Poon’s expertise lies in strategic race riding, demonstrating notable confidence and improved race-reading abilities.
Romantic Thor, ridden by Matthew Poon, wins the Group Three Queen Mother Memorial Cup (2,400m). Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Poon and Thor steal the show with breakthrough Group Three victory at Sha Tin

Local jockey secures feature win with perfectly rated front-running ride on Danny Shum’s import.

Hong Kong racing

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

Hong Kong racing

Leung feeling lucky as he prepares to ride Lucky Sweynesse and Numbers

Hong Kong racing

Poon looks forward to partnering with a tougher, stronger Mapogo at Sha Tin

Local jockey has strong book of rides headlined by promising three-year-old.

Mapogo wins his most recent trial at Sha Tin impressively with Hugh Bowman aboard. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Salon S lights up Sha Tin again to extend unbeaten streak: ‘he’s quite exciting’

Frankie Lor’s promising galloper makes all to maintain his unblemished record while helping the stable clinch a double on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Lor confident Symbol Of Strength can capitalise on ideal draw at Happy Valley

Local trainer’s progressive four-year-old chases back-to-back victories at the city circuit.

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Superstar jockey McDonald confirmed to ride Seraph Gabriel in Derby

Champion rider hops off Beauty Bolt to team up with David Eustace’s stayer in city’s most coveted race.

James McDonald will team up with Seraph Gabriel in the Hong Kong Derby. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Salon S leads the charge for treble-winning duo Lor and Poon at Sha Tin

The pair also combined to score with Embrace Aberdeen, while the top trainer saluted with Elite Golf and the jockey with Power Of Vitam.

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.

Hong Kong racing

Ibis makes another Classic Mile statement as Newnham continues stellar season

The Australian handler sends out the final two winners on the card, with Lucky Sam Gor also saluting for the trainers’ championship leader.

Invincible Ibis storms home under Hugh Bowman to notch a fourth straight win. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Lor reaches landmark 500 winners and unleashes impressive Derby hope

Numbers and Salon S were both winners as the top trainer celebrated a milestone day at Sha Tin.

Frankie Lor celebrates his 500th winner at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Carnage for punters at Happy Valley as $83 shot headlines raft of roughies

Team Team Folks causes the biggest upset of the season so far as Jimmy Ting and Matthew Poon enjoy midweek doubles.

Hong Kong racing

More Fun for Frankie Lor at Thursday’s Sha Tin all-weather meeting?

Local trainer expects a big showing from his last-start winner, while he is hoping for a dry track for a couple of his other runners.

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.

My Wish and Alexis Badel a class apart at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Fight Time a knockout pick for punters

Owen Goulding is in the hot seat with an extended rundown of his selections for Sunday’s 10 races.

Fight Time wins at Sha Tin last month under Britney Wong. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Moreira’s knock-back shows brutal competitiveness of HK weighing room

With the jockey ranks one of the strongest in recent memory, the Brazilian is no longer guaranteed a spot on the roster.

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.

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

Zac Purton, Caspar Fownes and Jamie Richards make strong starts to the new season, while Matthew Poon’s struggles continue.

Trainer Jamie Richards and jockey Zac Purton were two of the best performers in September. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Poon holds off charging Leung to win Tony Cruz Award at Happy Valley finale

The local riders’ premiership goes down to the last race on a bumper evening at the city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Leung ‘still positive’ about late comeback as Tony Cruz Award reaches its finale

The 36-year-old is aiming for his third local riders’ title at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

Hong Kong racing

Title races go down to the wire as Leung looks to strike a Tony Cruz Award blow

Both the local riders’ premiership and the trainers’ title are still alive heading into Sunday’s Sha Tin meeting.

Derek Leung still has a chance to win the Tony Cruz Award. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Wong continues barnstorming finish to the season: ‘I love this horse’

Apprentice jockey boots Dancing Code to victory for boss Caspar Fownes for Saturday night’s Class Two Philip Chen Trophy (1,200m) at Sha Tin.

Dancing Code and Ellis Wong (right) get up in the nick of time at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Poon sets sights on Tony Cruz Award as Chadwick closes the gap

The 31-year-old rider heads to Sha Tin on Tuesday with a lead of two wins in the race for the leading local jockey this season.

Hong Kong racing

Chadwick out to continue Tony Cruz Award pursuit: ‘I’m in that striking range now’

In-form rider heads to Sha Tin two wins behind Matthew Poon in the race for the leading local jockey.

Jockey Matthew Chadwick is looking to continue his strong form at Sha Tin on Saturday. Photo: Kenneth Chan
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