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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.
Romantic Warrior (outside) surges past Red Lion to win a dirt trial. 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.

Hong Kong racing

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

Hong Kong racing

Calandagan and Masquerade Ball headline overseas entries for Champions Day

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Storm Rider after his most recent Happy Valley win. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Kaholo Angel (far side) dead-heats with Helene Feeling (1). Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

Sha Tin will be heaving on Sunday. Photo: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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.

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.

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