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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.

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.

HorseBetting’s Top 10 horse racing moments of 2023

As another year draws to a close, the team at Horsebetting.com.au has compiled their top 10 horse racing moments for the calendar year of 2023.

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...

Barrier challenge as Golden Sixty chases history

Golden Sixty must overcome the widest draw of all in stall 14 if he is to reclaim his Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) crown...

Aidan O’Brien marshalls forces for Hong Kong International Races

Aidan O’Brien is expecting big things from the Hong Kong International Races, with four runners from his stable expected to feature prominently on Sunday.

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.

In-form James McDonald has sights set on Hong Kong features

James McDonald is on a two-pronged mission after arriving in Hong Kong following riding stints in Sydney as possibly the most in-form jockey in the...

16 individual Group 1 winners feature in HKIR selection

A stellar cast of world-class horses headed by Golden Sixty and Romantic Warrior have been selected for the HKIR meeting on December 10 at Sha...

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.

Punt Drunk: Bring on the Cox Plate!

The Punt Drunk team brings you a left-field preview of the greatest two minutes in sport: the Group 1 Cox Plate at Moonee Valley.

Brent Thomson praises Romantic Warrior ahead of Cox Plate tilt

Revered for prodigious Group 1 Cox Plate exploits, former champion jockey Brent Thomson believes Hong Kong’s Romantic Warrior is the “logical favourite”.
2023 Cox Plate Preview

Cox Plate 2023 runner-by-runner preview & tips | October 28

The 2023 Cox Plate (2040m) is the featured event at Saturday's meeting at Moonee Valley. See the top racing preview and runner-by-runner tips for race...

Cox Plate draws star-studded field

The 2023 Cox Plate (2040m) has attracted a field of 12 runners vying for Australasia's weight-for-age championship at Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon.

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.

2023 Turnbull Stakes betting tips & preview | Saturday, October 7

The Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) is the headline act at Flemington on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting's free preview & tips here.
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...
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...

Punt Drunk: Tottenham curse strikes at Doomben

Punt Drunk returns for another season following a brief spell and we have have a look at some of the horse racing news that has...

Golden Sixty crowned Hong Kong Horse of the Year

Golden Sixty’s record-breaking performance during the 2022/23 racing season saw Hong Kong’s champion earn the Horse of the Year title for a third straight year.