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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
Industry
Sport
Job Title
Horse Trainer
Victor Supreme, ridden by Vincent Ho, triumphs at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Yiu celebrates superb Sha Tin four-timer, headlined by Supreme staying prospect

Trainer adds quartet to late-season tally, rounded out by Rising Force, Lucrative Eight and Chill Easy.

Hong Kong racing

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

Hong Kong racing

Yuen gaining confidence after riding third Hong Kong double at Sha Tin

Hong Kong racing

Massive Sovereign closes in on latest injury comeback as Yiu joins elite club

The 2024 Hong Kong Derby hero is expected to return from a string of setbacks next month for new trainer Frankie Lor.

Massive Sovereign wins the 2024 Hong Kong Derby under Zac Purton. 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

Orman and So combine with three solid chances at Sha Tin, headlined by Perfectday

Mabubu and Always Fluke complete the trio of runners for Australian jockey and local trainer.

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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

Yiu rates Voyage Bubble ‘doubtful’ to defend Champions & Chater Cup crown

The six-time Group One hero is unlikely to race again this season as he undergoes further treatment on a capped elbow.

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

Voyage Bubble and Sunlight Power back on track to run in Sunday’s Champions Mile

Ricky Yiu’s gallopers have been cleared to start at Sha Tin, subject to a final veterinary inspection on Saturday.

Voyage Bubble, ridden by Zac Purton, returns after winning the Group One Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Voyage Bubble and Sunlight Power under a cloud for Champions Mile

Ricky Yiu’s pair will be under the scrutiny of veterinarians after pre-race inspections reveal capped elbows in one of their front legs.

Voyage Bubble wins December’s Hong Kong Mile under Zac Purton. 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

Apprentice jockey Yuen scores sensational double for master Yiu at Sha Tin

Hong Kong’s newest rider secures first win for host trainer as part of her first brace in the city.

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.

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

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

His stable star put in an out of character run last start but his trainer has no doubt he can bounce back at Sha Tin on Monday.

Trainer Ricky Yiu after a Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

The 10lb claimer will begin her apprenticeship with Ricky Yiu on Wednesday’s all-dirt card.

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.

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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.

Jerry Chau has been booked to ride Voyage Bubble in the Group Two Chairman’s Trophy. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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.

Andrea Atzeni sits third in the jockeys’ premiership. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Francis Lui and jockey Keith Yeung at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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

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.

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.

Zac Purton and Ka Ying Rising win the Group One Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m). Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Zac Purton boots home Little Paradise in the Class Two Racing Club Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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