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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.
Zac Purton guides Nyx Gluck to victory at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Jockey Club on standby for Sha Tin meeting move as Purton continues momentum

Sunday’s 10-race card could be changed to another day, while champion jockey bags his third brace from as many fixtures this term.

Hong Kong racing

Dirt specialist Sing Dragon defies 104-1 quote to land shock upset win

Hong Kong racing

Fast Network’s Japanese Group One date in doubt as HK horses struggle abroad

Hong Kong racing

Chau and Cruz full of confidence as Beauty Waves leads Hong Kong’s Korea charge

Last year’s winner Self Improvement and Gorgeous Win will join the classy sprinter in Sunday’s Group Three contest.

Jerry Chau and trainer Tony Cruz celebrate a winner last season. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Warrior’s bid for fifth HK Cup up in the air after scans reveal joint issue

Champion galloper could be sidelined again after “a change in one of the horse’s joints” was detected.

Hong Kong racing

Fownes celebrates a fifth trainers’ championship at Sha Tin season finale

Trainer seals title at the second last meeting of the season, holding an unattainable lead ahead of Happy Valley finale on Wednesday.

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Ka Ying Rising and Warrior share Horse of the Year crown in first ever tie

Champion duo crowned co-champions of the season after record-breaking seasons on the track.

Owners Peter Lau Pak-fai and Leung Shek-kong after Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising share Horse of the Year honours for 2025-26. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Fownes extends championship lead with Valley treble in tandem with Moreira

Four-time champion trainer currently sits on top of the table with 69 wins, followed by Danny Shum on 63.

Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best win and ride of June

Joao Moreira and Cody Mo had big months, while a host of jockeys and trainers were winless.

Hong Kong racing

Mo scores sensational treble from just five runners at Happy Valley

Manfred Man, Derek Leung and Luke Ferraris each celebrated doubles on the night.

Cody Mo celebrates a treble at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best win and ride of May

Zac Purton and Joao Moreira had big months, while Caspar Fownes and Cody Mo were the best of the trainers.

Jockey Joao Moreira and trainer Cody Mo were two of the top performers in May. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

Hewitson and championship-leading trainer Shum combine at Happy Valley

South African jockey and local handler partner with Happy Shooter, Fantastic Fun and Winning Champion.

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

The champion jockey salutes on Flying Amani, Come Fast Fay Fay and Packing King to continue his march.

Zac Purton and wife Nicole celebrate his 1,998th Hong Kong winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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

Hometown hero adds string to bow while taking Group One tally up to 15, while jockey James McDonald goes back to back.

Romantic Warrior and James McDonald return after winning the Group One Champions & Chater Cup. Photo: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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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.

Thunder Kit and Vincent Ho win at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

David Hayes celebrates winners at Happy Valley. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

Jockey Zac Purton and trainer David Hayes celebrate Ka Ying Rising’s latest victory. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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.

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.

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