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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.
Masquerade Ball is a likely QE II Cup starter at Sha Tin next month. Photo: JRA
Hong Kong racing

Calandagan and Masquerade Ball headline overseas entries for Champions Day

A total of 23 individual Group One winners feature among nominations released by the Hong Kong Jockey Club for the showpiece meeting.

Hong Kong racing

Promising sprinter Turquoise Velocity’s dead heat caps doubles for Lui and Yeung

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising tops World’s Best Racehorse Rankings; Derby field revealed

Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior one step closer to the Triple Crown after devastating Gold Cup win

Danny Shum’s global superstar makes it 13 Group One victories with one of his most dominant local successes to date.

Romantic Warrior cruises home at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Wong graduates to senior riding ranks with Valley win on Lucky Generations

Apprentice celebrates career milestone with his 70th Hong Kong victory at the city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Teetan gives Romantic Warrior seal of approval after Voyage Bubble trial clash

Mauritian jockey feels Danny Shum Chap-shing’s superstar is better than he was when he last rode him over two years ago.

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Hong Kong racing

Fownes regains championship lead after Papaya Brose dazzles on debut

Four-time premiership winner sits atop the standings again after unveiling a smart newcomer on Thursday.

Papaya Brose storms to victory on debut. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bowman hopes Storm Rider can rise to the occasion in the Million Challenge finale

Regal Gem, King Miles, Helene Feeling, Romantic Son and Silvery Breeze are the other five in contention for the lucrative bonus.

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

Danny Shum’s globetrotting star made it 12 Group One wins, defeating Lucky Sweynesse and Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin.

James McDonald looks over his shoulder as Romantic Warrior surges clear in the Stewards’ Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Derek Leung hopes the four-time Group One winner will run a strong 1,600m in his first crack at the trip on Sunday.

Lucky Sweynesse runs on for third in a recent dirt trial ahead of Sunday’s Stewards’ Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

James McDonald aboard Fit For Beauty in the Kwok family colours. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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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).

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.

Romantic Warrior wins the Jockey Club Cup under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

Giavellotto (second from left) collects last year’s Hong Kong Vase in a romp. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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.

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