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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.
Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley four-timer last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Exciting trainers’ championship finale looms as Hayes flags Ka Ying experiment

This season’s title battle looks set to eclipse Francis Lui’s dramatic last-gasp win two years ago.

Hong Kong racing

Lui keeps in touch with trainers’ championship leaders with Sha Tin double

Hong Kong racing

Poon and Thor steal the show with breakthrough Group Three victory at Sha Tin

Hong Kong racing

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

Zac Purton, Danny Shum, David Hayes and John Size were among the top performers for a memorable month.

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes celebrate Ka Ying Rising’s latest victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Shum lauds ‘super champion’ Warrior after record-extending fourth QEII Cup

Global superstar wins 14th Group One by defeating global field including Japan’s Masquerade Ball and France’s Sosie.

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising, Romantic Warrior, My Wish complete Hong Kong sweep on Champions Day

All international challenges brushed aside as city’s elite horses treat crowd at Sha Tin to superstar performances in Group One races.

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Hong Kong racing

Champions Day raiders arrive in HK as Fownes reclaims championship lead

International contenders fly into city ahead of showpiece meeting, while trainer snatches back title advantage at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Royal Champion arrives in Hong Kong ahead of the QEII Cup. Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Shum keeps pace with championship leaders after scoring a treble at the Valley

Local trainer secures three-timer on Wednesday night thanks to Harmony Galaxy, Fantastic Fun and Always My Folks.

Hong Kong racing

Newnham takes back outright lead in title race: ‘It’ll come down to the last day’

Crimson Flash claims the finale to lift the Australian trainer one clear of Caspar Fownes on 48 winners.

Hong Kong racing

Moreira and Fownes launch three-month partnership with four-timer at the Valley

Brazilian jockey begins Hong Kong campaign in superb style after riding quartet at city circuit.

Perfect General seals a four-timer for Joao Moreira and Caspar Fownes at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong racing

Warrior warms up for QE II Cup with trial win, while My Wish impresses Bowman

The 13-time Group One hero headlined a strong contingent of Champions Day contenders in action on the Sha Tin dirt on Thursday morning.

Romantic Warrior (outside) surges past Red Lion to win a dirt trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Shum dominates Valley with four-timer as Bowman continues Derby-winning ways

Local handler has big night out as Australian jockey carries hot form into midweek meeting.

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

Local trainer and jockey combine for a brace with surprise debutant and four-year-old straight specialist.

Turquoise Velocity ridden by Keith Yeung dead-heating with We Are Hero ridden by Jerry Chau. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Romantic Warrior second as hometown heroes take out top spots, while Little Paradise, Numbers remain on track for city’s most coveted race.

Zac Purton celebrates a record-breaking 18 consecutive wins aboard Ka Ying Rising in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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.

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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.

Voyage Bubble (left) leads home Romantic Warrior at the Sha Tin trials. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

Zac Purton salutes the Sha Tin crowd after Ka Ying Rising’s record-equalling triumph on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

Ka Ying Rising wins December’s Hong Kong Sprint under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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