Hong Kong News
Danny Shum reaches 900 wins as a trainer, Andrea Atzeni slots treble
Preparing to chase Stewards’ Cup (Gr 1, 1600m) glory with champion Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) on Sunday, Danny Shum clocked up his 900th Hong Kong win as a trainer at Sha Tin’s all-dirt meeting on Wednesday night. Shum, 65, is the seventh-most prolific trainer in Hong Kong racing history behind John Moore (1,735), John Size (1,632),... Read More
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Danny Shum posts double as Romantic Warrior prepares to chase history in Hong Kong Cup
Bidding to win a fourth successive Hong Kong Cup (Gr 1, 2000m) next Sunday with Romantic Warrior (Acclamation), Danny Shum laid the foundations for renewed success at the flagship meeting with a double at Sha Tin on Sunday. Shum combined with Karis Teetan and Foremost Teddy (Fastnet Rock) in the Class 5 Ashley Handicap (1650m,... Read More