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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.
Trainer Danny Shum (second left) celebrates Packing King’s winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Shum doubles up to eke out championship lead as Hayes keeps slim hopes alive

Alexis Badel also secures a brace on another competitive day of action at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Purton on edge of history as Sha Tin treble brings him to within 2 of 2,000

Hong Kong racing

Warrior claims Triple Crown redemption in Champions & Chater, history for McDonald

Hong Kong racing

Hayes turns to three-year-olds in bid to keep in touch with title leaders

Australian trainer fancies My Mars and Happy Promise as the best of his Sha Tin runners as he looks to strike back in premiership race.

David Hayes celebrates a Happy Valley double last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

McDonald eyes back-to-back Triple Crowns as Warrior seeks to claim first title

World’s best jockey aims to add missing achievement to hometown hero’s résumé at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong racing

Lui slams home brilliant Sha Tin treble as competitive championship rages on

The 2023-24 champion trainer moves to within four winners of the leader Danny Shum Chap-shing after another stellar day.

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Hong Kong racing

Happy Valley set to provide trainers’ championship with its decisive swing

Hunting for his first title, the top trainer has dominated the city circuit of late to put his head in front.

Danny Shum after a Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Shum hits the front in trainers’ title with dominant Valley treble

Multiple Group One-winning trainer moves up to 54 wins after securing three-timer at city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Hayes takes aim at Happy Valley with four last-start winners as title bid ramps up

The two-time champion trainer looks to bridge the gap between himself and leader Mark Newnham on Wednesday night.

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.

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

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

Veteran handler remains in the title race after bagging a brace with progressive duo Turquoise Velocity and Baby Sakura.

Turquoise Velocity wins narrowly under Keith Yeung. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Local jockey secures feature win with perfectly rated front-running ride on Danny Shum’s import.

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.

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.

Romantic Warrior leads home the QEII Cup field. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Ka Ying Rising easily won the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize on Champions Day at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.
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.

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.

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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.

Crimson Flash, ridden by Andrea Atzeni, wins at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
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.

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.

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.

Beauty Viva, ridden by Hugh Bowman, return at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan.
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.

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

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.

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.

Ellis Wong celebrates graduating from his apprenticeship at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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