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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.
My Wish wins the Sha Tin Trophy under Alexis Badel. 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.

Hong Kong racing

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

Hong Kong racing

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

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).

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.

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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.

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.

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Eustace were two of the star performers of November. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

Romantic Warrior wins last year’s Group One Hong Kong Cup under James McDonald. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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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.

Richard Kingscote is hoping to break his seasonal duck at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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.

Tony Cruz is all smiles as he doubles up on the afternoon. Photo: Kenneth Chan
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.

Helios Express runs third in his 1,200m dirt trial at Sha Tin on Friday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Zac Purton, Caspar Fownes and Jamie Richards make strong starts to the new season, while Matthew Poon’s struggles continue.

Hong Kong racing

Fownes explodes into trainers’ premiership lead with Valley four-timer

There were also doubles for Ellis Wong Chi-wang, Karis Teetan and Danny Shum Chap-shing at the city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

5 things to watch for during the 2025-26 Hong Kong racing season

The return of the Warrior, Ka Ying’s climb, Japan’s presence at HKIR, Sevens week at the Valley and Purton’s pursuit of 2,000.

Romantic Warrior gallops at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Bowman, Whyte and Richards fire in doubles at Valley opener

Australian jockey and two handlers make flying starts to the city circuit’s new campaign with braces on Wednesday night.

Trainer Douglas Whyte, jockey Hugh Bowman and owner David Boehm celebrate Dan Attack’s Happy Valley win. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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