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Sha Tin · 25.01.26
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Stewards' Cup
1stRomantic Warrior8yo by Acclamation × Folk Melody€924,100
2ndLucky Sweynesse7yo by Sweynesse × Madonna Mia€293,400
3rdVoyage Bubble7yo by Deep Field × Raheights€146,700
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Romantic Warrior
TrainerC S Shum
Purse€1,457,200
Distance1600 metres
Winning time1m 32.60s
SurfaceTurf · Good To Firm
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners9

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Result

9 runners · prize money to 4th place
PosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
1stRomantic Warrior8yo gelding by Acclamation × Folk MelodyJames McDonaldC S Shum€924,100
2ndLucky Sweynesse7yo gelding by Sweynesse × Madonna MiaK C LeungK Man1 ¾€293,400
3rdVoyage Bubble7yo gelding by Deep Field × RaheightsZac PurtonP F Yiu1 ¾€146,700
4thMy Wish5yo gelding by Flying Artie × Set The ToneAlexis BadelMark NewnhamNose€102,700
4thSunlight Power6yo gelding by Capitalist × Emirates ComfortC Y HoP F YiuDead heat€102,700
6thBeauty Joy9yo gelding by Sebring × Impressive JeuneyBrenton AvdullaTony Cruz1 ¾
7thGalaxy Patch6yo gelding by Wandjina × VoltaraMaxime GuyonP C NgNeck
8thStraight Arron8yo gelding by Fastnet Rock × Imperial LassDylan Browne McMonagleD A Hayes1 ½
9thRed Lion7yo gelding by Belardo × Crystal IdeaHugh BowmanJohn Size15
Pedigree of the winner
SireAcclamation
DamFolk Melody
DamsireStreet Cry
Connections
JockeyJames McDonald
TrainerC S Shum
OwnerPeter Lau Pak Fai
BreederCorduff Stud & T. J. Rooney

Romantic Warrior in 2026

3 other wins
Trainer / Jockey / Track
Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup2400 metres · €1,457,2001stC S ShumJames McDonald24.05.2026Sha TinPrize money €924,084Race detailsWatch
Queen Elizabeth II Cup (Hong Kong)2000 metres · €3,362,8001stC S ShumJames McDonald26.04.2026Sha TinPrize money €1,883,170Race detailsWatch
Hong Kong Gold Cup2000 metres · €1,457,2001stC S ShumJames McDonald01.03.2026Sha TinPrize money €924,084Race detailsWatch
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All winners since 2020

YearWinnerTrainer / JockeyOwner / BreederVideo
2025Voyage BubbleDeep Field × RaheightsRicky YiuJames McDonaldSunshine And Moonlight SyndicateTorryburn Stud (Aus)
2024Voyage BubbleDeep Field × RaheightsRicky YiuJames McDonaldSunshine And Moonlight SyndicateTorryburn Stud (Aus)
2023Golden SixtyMedaglia d'Oro × GaudeamusFrancis LuiVincent HoStanley Chan Ka LeungAsco International Pty Ltd
2022WaikukuHarbour Watch × London PlaneJohn SizeZac PurtonJocelyn Siu Yang Hin TingShane Molan
2021Golden SixtyMedaglia d'Oro × GaudeamusFrancis LuiVincent HoStanley Chan Ka LeungAsco International Pty Ltd
2020WaikukuHarbour Watch × London PlaneJohn SizeJoao MoreiraJocelyn Siu Yang Hin TingShane Molan

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