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Danny Shum Chap-shing

Danny Shum Chap-shing
The latest news and top stories on Danny Shum Chap-shing. He is a Hong Kong horse trainer known for consistent success and developing competitive racehorses. Formerly a jockey, he gained his trainer's licence in 2003. His accomplishments include training Romantic Warrior, a world-record prize-money earner with multiple Group 1 victories including the Hong Kong Derby, Hong Kong Cup and QEII Cup. He also trained Little Bridge to win the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot. Shum surpassed 800 career wins in Hong Kong and is recognised for his ability to prepare horses for peak performance.
Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after Ka Ying Rising’s record-equalling triumph on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

The history that beckons champions Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior in 2026

Superstar gallopers look poised for big years again after sensational Group One victories on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior begins Triple Crown with scintillating Stewards’ Cup success

Hong Kong racing

Sweynesse set for first mile test: ‘I think it’s a good time to try’

Hong Kong racing

Atzeni trebles up as Shum hits 900 Hong Kong winners at Sha Tin

The Sardinian jockey rode his second treble in the city, while veteran trainer brings up another milestone on the all-dirt card.

New Forest and Andrea Atzeni win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising rated equal second in Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings

The David Hayes-trained superstar becomes Hong Kong’s highest-rated galloper in history after reaching a figure of 128.

Hong Kong racing

Superstar McDonald ‘rapt to get call’ for Beauty Bolt ride in Classic Mile

The world’s best rider has been snapped up by the Kwok family to ride Tony Cruz’s consistent galloper in next month’s feature.

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Hong Kong racing

Badel gets My Wish call-up for the Stewards’ Cup as owners make switch

Mark Newnham’s stable star will have a change of rider for the Group One race on January 25.

My Wish wins the Sha Tin Trophy under Alexis Badel. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Fownes regains title lead as Guyon and Tsui slot Happy Valley doubles

Sugar Sugar and Kaholo Angel strike at the city circuit to help handler hit the front in championship race.

Hong Kong racing

Warrior set to skip Saudi Cup and target Hong Kong’s Triple Crown

The record-breaking winner of HK$240 million won’t return to the Middle East in 2026.

Hong Kong racing

Confidence the key to King Oberon as he goes for three on the spin at the Valley

Douglas Whyte’s galloper bids for a rare hat-trick, while the trainer also has a strong chance with class-dropper Goko Win on Wednesday night.

Douglas Whyte has assembled a strong team at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior creates history again with fourth straight HK Cup victory

The world’s highest-earning racehorse becomes the first galloper to win four features at the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR).

Jockey James McDonald, trainer Danny Shum (second from right) and stable staff celebrate Romantic Warrior’s fourth straight Hong Kong Cup success. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong heavyweights headline action-packed international day at Sha Tin

Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising are poised to add to their already glittering CVs on the city’s biggest day of racing.

Hong Kong racing

J-Mac still in awe of Warrior: ‘I’ve never felt like he’s ever going to lose’

Superstar jockey oozes confidence ahead of champion galloper’s bid for fourth straight Hong Kong Cup success.

Hong Kong racing

Fownes makes renewed push for Moreira’s HK return after running double

It was part of a treble on the night for the in-form trainer, who joins title leader Mark Newnham on 24 winners.

Jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Caspar Fownes soak up their big Happy Valley night. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bowman doubles up ahead of IJC as Shum and Size also snare braces

The top rider enjoyed a smooth day at the office during the final meeting before Hong Kong International Races week.

Hugh Bowman (outside) gets up late aboard Gorgeous Win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Zac Purton struck once again, Vincent Ho and David Eustace had their best months of the season and David Probert’s woes continued.

Hong Kong racing

Giavellotto goes for rare repeat in the Hong Kong Vase as raiders take aim

Eight of the 12 runners in the HK$26 million Group One on December 14 are internationals.

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Romantic Warrior crushes Voyage Bubble to land third Jockey Club Cup

The seven-year-old is a dominant winner despite being ‘85 per cent’ fit according to his trainer.

Romantic Warrior defeats Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Public Attention needs a look on local debut

Owen Goulding runs through his tips ahead of a bumper Group Two card.

Hong Kong racing

Shum expects Warrior to return with a bang: ‘He’s happy and healthy’

Veteran handler has no concerns about superstar’s long injury lay-off ahead of his comeback at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Hong Kong racing

Ho and Chau exchange IJC blows at Happy Valley with Wednesday doubles

The pair are in a tussle for the local riders’ slot at the International Jockeys’ Championship, with Vincent Ho narrowly in front.

Vincent Ho continued his march towards the International Jockeys’ Challenge. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Purton fires in Valley treble as Bowman, Shum and Whyte bag doubles

Champion jockey leads the way with a three-timer at the city circuit’s only day meeting of the season.

Hakka Radiance surges clear under Zac Purton to complete a Happy Valley hat-trick. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Purton to ride Voyage Bubble in latest clash with Warrior in Jockey Club Cup

Champion jockey reunites with Triple Crown hero after connections opt to step him up to 2,000m on November 23.

Hong Kong racing

Kingscote looking to get on the board with familiar face on Sha Tin dirt

The British rider hopes to repeat his three wins from as many rides at the all-weather meeting in March.

Hong Kong racing

Purton sails past 1,900 HK wins while Newnham clicks up another gear

Superstar jockey ticks off yet another milestone while the in-form trainer bags his first treble of the year.

Zac Purton celebrates his 1,900th Hong Kong win. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Crawford has high hopes of Class Two Valley victory with Encountered

First-season Hong Kong handler believes his six-year-old can go one better after a slashing first-up second to Lo Rider.

Encountered (right) chases Lo Rider home at Happy Valley last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Cruz continues strong patch with Sha Tin double but is hungry for more

The 68-year-old handler followed on from a Happy Valley treble with another brilliant day.

Hong Kong racing

Bowman says Helios Express ‘feels as good’ as last season after Sha Tin trial

John Size-trained sprinter will get his chance to land more feature success while Ka Ying Rising is in Australia.

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