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Sports Legend

Sports Legend lays Hong Kong Derby marker for Danny Shum

In the midst of a stunning season, Danny Shum set the tone for another potentially massive weekend – highlighted by a dual tilt at the...
Victor The Winner

Victor The Winner tunes up for Takamatsunomiya Kinen bid

Derek Leung gets the opportunity to test his overseas skills in the Group 1 Takamatsunomiya Kinen on March 24 at Chukyo when Victor The Winner...
Romantic Warrior winning the Hong Kong Gold Cup

Romantic Warrior clinches epic Hong Kong Gold Cup

Romantic Warrior enhanced his status as one of the world’s premier middle-distance gallopers with gripping victory in the Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m).

James McDonald excited ahead Romantic Warrior reunion

James McDonald concedes Voyage Bubble represents a serious challenge for middle-distance champion Romantic Warrior in the Hong Kong Gold Cup on Sunday.

Danny Shum chasing Happy Valley riches

Trainer Danny Shum will bid for a fourth victory in the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

Harry Bentley notches Happy Valley double

Harry Bentley notched a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night with Eighteen Palms and Watch Buddy as the Englishman continues to build momentum.

Romantic Warrior goes for Hong Kong Gold Cup redemption

Romantic Warrior will aim to go one better in next month’s HK$13 million Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) for trainer Danny Shum.

Romantic Warrior rests ahead of Gold Cup mission

Trainer Danny Shum will give Romantic Warrior a short break with a view to returning in the Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) on...

Romantic Warrior defies challenges to win second Hong Kong Cup

Romantic Warrior put himself in the pantheon of Hong Kong greats, producing a huge effort to hold off Luxembourg and Hishi Iguazu in the Hong...

Shum happy with Romantic Warrior’s Hong Kong Cup draw

A smile spread across the face of Danny Shum and the connections of Romantic Warrior the instant the barrier draw was revealed for Sunday’s Hong...

Chill Chibi sweeps into Hong Kong Derby calculations

Chill Chibi took another significant step towards the HK$26 million Hong Kong Derby (2000m) in March after Danny Shum’s young stayer overpowered older rivals.

Romantic Warrior on cusp of history ahead of Hong Kong Cup defence

Romantic Warrior will chase consecutive wins in the HK$36 million Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) on December 10 at Sha Tin.

Denfield chases consecutive wins with class-rising task

Denfield has returned in style this season and jockey Karis Teetan hopes he can maintain an upward trajectory when he lines up on Wednesday at...

Romantic Warrior noses out Mr Brightside to claim 2023 Cox Plate

Danny Shum and James McDonald have combined with Romantic Warrior to take out the feature Group 1 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.

Lucky Sweynesse primed to improve in Group 2 Premier Bowl

Zac Purton believes Lucky Sweynesse is poised to improve significantly in the Group 2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Danny Shum expects Romantic Warrior improvement for Cox Plate

Danny Shum is confident Romantic Warrior on the right track for his Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) tilt following his fourth-placed finish in the Turnbull...

All systems go for Romantic Warrior in Turnbull Stakes

Danny Shum is hopeful Romantic Warrior can cast aside 15 quality rivals when he lines up in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington.
Romantic Warrior

Turnbull Stakes to feature several spring contenders

The Group 1 Turnbull Stakes at Flemington has attracted 18 acceptances on Saturday afternoon, with two internationals set to take their place in the race.

Romantic Warrior has to overcome history in Turnbull Stakes

Romantic Warrior will have to defy a worrying trend for Hong Kong-trained runners racing in Australia if he is to deliver victory in Saturday’s Turnbull...

Helene Feeling underlines Hong Kong Derby claims

Danny Shum’s aspirations of landing the 2024 Hong Kong Derby (2000m) soared with Helene Feeling’s brilliant triumph under Karis Teetan at Happy Valley.

Danny Shum has a BMW Hong Kong Derby Feeling with Helene

Helene Feeling has swiftly garnered a strong set of Hong Kong Derby credentials and trainer Danny Shum is hopeful he can show his best at...

Victor The Winner upstages Lucky Sweynesse at Sha Tin

Danny Shum will plot a path towards the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint on December 10 with Victor The Winner after the lightly-raced gelding toppled...
Cox Plate nominations have been released for 2023

Cox Plate 2023 draws 178 nominations

Several quality international runners from all over the world have been nominated for the 2023 Cox Plate, with 178 horses nominated for the $5 million...

Pierre Ng makes it five wins in two Hong Kong meetings with Happy Valley double

Buoyant after a career-best treble at Sha Tin last Sunday, Pierre Ng maintained impressive momentum with a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.

Nordic Dragon posts fifth win of the season

Nordic Dragon crowned an excellent debut season to headline a string of impressive performances at Happy Valley on Wednesday night.