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Sha Tin · 30.04.23
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Queen Elizabeth II Cup (Hong Kong)
1stRomantic Warrior5yo by Acclamation × Folk MelodyUS$2,018,946
2ndPrognosis5yo by Deep Impact × VeldaUS$640,936
3rdDubai Honour5yo by Pride Of Dubai × MondeliceUS$320,467
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Romantic Warrior
TrainerC S Shum
PurseHK$25,000,000
Distance2000 metres
Winning time2m 1.92s
SurfaceTurf · Good
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners7

Stories of this Result

Romantic Warrior

Romantic Warrior defended the title he won in 2022. The winning margin over Prognosis was 2 lengths. The field numbered 7 runners. The five-year-old gelding is by Acclamation out of Folk Melody. The winning time was 2m 1.92s.

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Result

7 runners · prize money to 4th place
PosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
1stRomantic Warrior5yo gelding by Acclamation × Folk MelodyJames McDonaldC S ShumUS$2,018,946
2ndPrognosis5yo colt by Deep Impact × VeldaZac PurtonMitsumasa Nakauchida2US$640,936
3rdDubai Honour5yo gelding by Pride Of Dubai × MondeliceTom MarquandWilliam Haggas½US$320,467
4thMoney Catcher6yo gelding by Ferlax × Warren's SisterSilvestre De SousaFrankie Lor½US$224,327
5thDanon The Kid5yo colt by Just A Way × Epic LoveC Y HoTakayuki Yasuda2
6thGeraldina5yo mare by Maurice × GentildonnaCristian DemuroTakashi SaitoHead
7thTourbillon Diamond7yo gelding by Olympic Glory × ModaveAlexis BadelC S Shum1 ¼
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 2023

2 other wins · 3 places
Trainer / Jockey / Track
Hong Kong Cup2000 metres · HK$36,000,0001stC S ShumJames McDonald10.12.2023Sha TinPrize money €2,312,709Race detailsWatch
W. S. Cox Plate2040 metres · A$5,000,0001stC S ShumJames McDonald28.10.2023Moonee ValleyPrize money €1,850,535Race detailsWatch
Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup2400 metres · HK$12,000,0002ndC S ShumZac Purton28.05.2023Sha TinPrize money —Race detailsWatch
Hong Kong Gold Cup2000 metres · HK$12,000,0002ndC S ShumKaris Teetan26.02.2023Sha TinPrize money —Race detailsWatch
Stewards' Cup1600 metres · HK$12,000,0002ndC S ShumKaris Teetan29.01.2023Sha TinPrize money —Race detailsWatch
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All winners since 2020

YearWinnerTrainer / JockeyOwner / BreederVideo
2022Romantic WarriorAcclamation × Folk MelodyDanny ShumKaris TeetanPeter Lau Pak FaiCorduff Stud & T. J. Rooney
2021Loves Only YouDeep Impact × Loves Only MeYoshito YahagiC Y HoDMM Dream Club Co LtdNorthern Farm
2020ExultantTeofilo × ContraryTony CruzZac PurtonEddie Wong Ming Chak & Wong Leung Sau HingBallygallon Stud

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