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

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

20 Nov 2025

My Wish snares last month’s Group Two Sha Tin Trophy (1,600m). Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

My Wish continues to thrive: ‘I think on present form, he’s the one to beat’

20 Nov 2025 - 1:11 PM

Patch Of Stars fends off Invincible Shield to score at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Patch Of Stars continues ascension with strong Class Two win for Zac Purton

15 Nov 2025 - 7:29 PM

Beauty Bolt scores at Sha Tin in July under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Beauty can Bolt into Classic Series contention

14 Nov 2025 - 3:31 PM

Patch Of Stars soars clear for Zac Purton to win last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton hopes Patch can star in first Class Two test: ‘He deserves to be there’

13 Nov 2025 - 4:52 PM

Luke Ferraris is aiming for a spot in the International Jockeys’ Championship. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ferraris hoping to be Happy Valley King on Wednesday as he chases IJC berth

11 Nov 2025 - 10:20 AM

Mark Newnham is the man to catch in Hong Kong. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Newnham not sweating winless run as title leader brings strong team to the Valley

10 Nov 2025 - 2:56 PM

Light Years Charm (centre) salutes at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Light Years Charm bound for return to Group features after tough Class Two success

9 Nov 2025 - 7:52 PM

Trainer John Size celebrates Ka Ying Power’s win with jockey Keith Yeung. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size shrugs off another slow start and winless streak to bag Sha Tin treble

9 Nov 2025 - 6:17 PM

Strathpeffer cruises to victory under Lyle Hewitson. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Strathpeffer a super chance to salute again

8 Nov 2025 - 3:14 PM

Ensued wins last year’s Group Three Sa Sa Ladies’ Purse (1,800m) under Karis Teetan. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Former winners, Hong Kong Derby heroes do battle in intriguing Ladies’ Purse

8 Nov 2025 - 12:04 PM

Hollie Doyle delivers aboard Run Run Smart at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Hollie Doyle shows her smarts to get off to the perfect start at Happy Valley

5 Nov 2025 - 11:24 PM

Christophe Lemaire enjoys a Sha Tin winner in 2022. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Moreira and Lemaire return to IJC line-up, while injured Moore remains a chance

5 Nov 2025 - 2:53 PM

Andrea Atzeni has a strong book of rides on Wednesday. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Andrea Atzeni looking to turn to page on luckless run with strong Happy Valley book

3 Nov 2025 - 3:11 PM

Hakka Radiance surges clear under Zac Purton to complete a Happy Valley hat-trick. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton fires in Valley treble as Bowman, Shum and Whyte bag doubles

2 Nov 2025 - 7:12 PM

Masterofmyuniverse wins at Sha Tin last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Happy Valley? Masterofmyuniverse can take the world of beating

1 Nov 2025 - 4:06 PM

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer Mark Newnham dominated the month of October. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of October

31 Oct 2025 - 3:04 PM

Romantic Warrior (inside) edges Voyage Bubble in last year’s epic Group One Gold Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Purton to ride Voyage Bubble in latest clash with Warrior in Jockey Club Cup

31 Oct 2025 - 11:13 AM