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Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup Photo Release

01/03/2026 19:48

The Danny Shum-trained Romantic Warrior won a second HK$13 million G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin today (Sunday, 1 March) under James McDonald, and the world-record earning horse is now one step away from claiming the Triple Crown.
The Danny Shum-trained Romantic Warrior won a second HK$13 million G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin today (Sunday, 1 March) under James McDonald, and the world-record earning horse is now one step away from claiming the Triple Crown.
The Danny Shum-trained Romantic Warrior won a second HK$13 million G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin today (Sunday, 1 March) under James McDonald, and the world-record earning horse is now one step away from claiming the Triple Crown.
The Danny Shum-trained Romantic Warrior won a second HK$13 million G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin today (Sunday, 1 March) under James McDonald, and the world-record earning horse is now one step away from claiming the Triple Crown.
The Danny Shum-trained Romantic Warrior won a second HK$13 million G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin today (Sunday, 1 March) under James McDonald, and the world-record earning horse is now one step away from claiming the Triple Crown.

The Danny Shum-trained Romantic Warrior won a second HK$13 million G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin today (Sunday, 1 March) under James McDonald, and the world-record earning horse is now one step away from claiming the Triple Crown.

Connections of the winning horse, Romantic Warrior, celebrate their success.
Connections of the winning horse, Romantic Warrior, celebrate their success.
Lester Huang, Deputy Chairman, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (left), presents the trophy to Peter Lau, owner of Romantic Warrior and miniatures to the winning owner representative Suki Tang, trainer Danny Shum and jockey James McDonald.
Lester Huang, Deputy Chairman, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (left), presents the trophy to Peter Lau, owner of Romantic Warrior and miniatures to the winning owner representative Suki Tang, trainer Danny Shum and jockey James McDonald.
Lester Huang, Deputy Chairman, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (left), presents the trophy to Peter Lau, owner of Romantic Warrior and miniatures to the winning owner representative Suki Tang, trainer Danny Shum and jockey James McDonald.
Lester Huang, Deputy Chairman, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (left), presents the trophy to Peter Lau, owner of Romantic Warrior and miniatures to the winning owner representative Suki Tang, trainer Danny Shum and jockey James McDonald.

Lester Huang, Deputy Chairman, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (left), presents the trophy to Peter Lau, owner of Romantic Warrior and miniatures to the winning owner representative Suki Tang, trainer Danny Shum and jockey James McDonald.

Marc Luet (left), Head of Japan, Asia North and Australia, and Banking, Citi, presents a souvenir to the owner representative of Romantic Warrior.
Marc Luet (left), Head of Japan, Asia North and Australia, and Banking, Citi, presents a souvenir to the owner representative of Romantic Warrior.
Vicky Kong (left), Chief Executive, Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited and Head of Wealth, Asia North and Australia, Citi, presents a souvenir to trainer Danny Shum.
Vicky Kong (left), Chief Executive, Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited and Head of Wealth, Asia North and Australia, Citi, presents a souvenir to trainer Danny Shum.
Aveline San (left), Chief Executive Officer and Banking Head, Citi Hong Kong and Chairman of Citibank (China) Co., Ltd., presents a souvenir to jockey James McDonald.
Aveline San (left), Chief Executive Officer and Banking Head, Citi Hong Kong and Chairman of Citibank (China) Co., Ltd., presents a souvenir to jockey James McDonald.
Group photo at the presentation ceremony.
Group photo at the presentation ceremony.
Before the race, Vicky Kong (center), Chief Executive, Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited & Head of Wealth, Asia North and Australia, Citi, presents a prize at the parade ring to the stable assistant responsible for Winning Wing, the best turned out horse for the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup.
Before the race, Vicky Kong (center), Chief Executive, Citibank (Hong Kong) Limited & Head of Wealth, Asia North and Australia, Citi, presents a prize at the parade ring to the stable assistant responsible for Winning Wing, the best turned out horse for the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup.