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Danny Shum

Danny Shum
Danny Shum
Danny Shum Chap-shing is a Hong Kong horse trainer. The Hong Kong local was a jockey between 1977 and 1983. He learnt the training ropes as assistant to former multiple Hong Kong champion trainer Ivan Allan, and was granted a Hong Kong trainer's licence ahead of the 2003-04 season. His biggest success came with Little Bridge, who he prepared to win the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2012.
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Romantic Warrior wins last Sunday’s Group One Hong Kong Cup under James McDonald. 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

Shum expects Warrior to return with a bang: ‘He’s happy and healthy’

Hong Kong racing

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

Encountered (right) chases Lo Rider home at Happy Valley last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Hong Kong racing

Eustace ready to shrug off slow start with strong Wednesday squad at the Valley

The 34-year-old is the only trainer yet to get on the board, but he is far from panicking as he heads to the city circuit.

Hong Kong racing

Bowman makes light work of wide barriers to bag Sha Tin double

Australian ace strikes top form with a brace on Sunday, booting home Hakka Radiance and Solid Win.

Solid Win storms home down the outside under Hugh Bowman to win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

Trainer Caspar Fownes (second from left) celebrates his Happy Valley four-timer with son Ronan (left), jockey Harry Bentley and connections of Lo Rider. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Richards continues hot start, while Metro Power lights up Sha Tin straight

Kiwi handler moves to five successes thanks to the victory of Jubilant Winner on Sunday.

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.

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
Hong Kong racing

Buoyed by Markwin bonus, Bentley heads to Happy Valley with a head of steam

British rider keen to continue his momentum aboard the hat-trick-seeking Wrote A New Page at the midweek meeting.

Harry Bentley soaks up his weekend win aboard Markwin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

HK racing off-season update: Bowman wins Silver Saddle, new imports announced

The 45-year-old won his second leading rider honour at Ascot’s Shergar Cup meeting.

Hong Kong racing

Trio of jockeys taken to hospital, horse dies after nasty incident at Happy Valley

Lyle Hewitson, Jerry Chau and Karis Teetan hit the turf after fall in the home straight, with Seasons Wit later euthanised.

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Hong Kong racing

In-form Bentley keen to carry momentum to the Valley after Flying Sha Tin finish

English jockey enjoys success in Sunday’s finale and is hopeful he’ll be right in the thick of things again at the midweek meeting.

Harry Bentley drives Flying Fortress to victory in Sunday night’s Sha Tin finale. Photo: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior has screw inserted into injured leg

Jockey Club confirms surgery is a success and the world’s highest-earning racehorse is recovering in his box.

Hong Kong racing

Minor joint issue forces Jockey Club to cancel Warrior’s welcome home ceremony

Ten-time Group One hero will not parade in front of fans on Sunday after scans reveal ‘potential changes’ in one of his legs.

Hong Kong racing

Record-breaking Romantic Warrior primed and ready to make more history at Meydan

Danny Shum’s superstar chases a Hong Kong record 11th Group One win and a maiden Dubai Turf victory for the city.

Romantic Warrior works at Meydan on Friday morning. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior’s season likely to end after Dubai Turf, confirms Danny Shum

Champion galloper not expected to chase a fourth straight Group One QE II Cup win despite a change in quarantine protocols between Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia.

Romantic Warrior wins January’s Group One Jebel Hatta (1,800m) at Meydan. Photo: HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior pulls up well from brave Saudi Cup defeat

Hong Kong’s champion galloper has come through his close second to Japan’s Forever Young in good order, with the Dubai Turf in April his next target.

Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior camp confident ahead of audacious Saudi Cup dirt test

Star jockey and veteran trainer upbeat about champion galloper’s bid for an 11th Group One triumph in world’s richest race.

Hong Kong racing

Slight change to Romantic Warrior’s travel plans no concern ahead of Saudi Cup

Ten-time Group One winner flies to Riyadh three days later than originally scheduled in preparation for world’s richest race.

Romantic Warrior wins the Group One Jebel Hatta (1,800m) at Meydan on January 24. Photos: Alex Evers/HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Nothing can stop Romantic Warrior, except maybe a Lunar New Year delay

Trainer Danny Shum unsure exactly when brilliant Jebel Hatta winner will arrive in Saudi Arabia.

Romantic Warrior snares the Group One Jebel Hatta (1,800m) under James McDonald. Photos: Alex Evers/HKJC
Hong Kong racing

Romantic Warrior takes Dubai by storm with electric Jebel Hatta victory

Superstar Hong Kong galloper breaks the track record on the way to his 10th Group One success.

Hong Kong racing

Shum soars to championship lead with January Cup highlighting Valley four-timer

Helene Feeling’s victory in city circuit’s sole Group race crowns veteran handler’s big night.

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