Reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior finishes a gallant second behind Soul Rush in the G1 Dubai Turf (1800m) with jockey James McDonald at Meydan Racecourse early morning Hong Kong time today (Sunday, 6 April). Romantic Warrior has now boosted his world record prize money to more than HK$214 million.

The David Hayes-trained Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, takes the HK$5.35 million G2 Sprint Cup (1200m) with ease at Sha Tin Racecourse, extending his winning streak to 11 races.

The Ricky Yiu-trained Straight Arron, with Matthew Poon on board, takes the HK$5.35 million G2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) at Sha Tin Racecourse – his first victory after joining Yiu’s stable.

The Francis Lui-trained Cap Ferrat, ridden by Craig Williams, takes the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m), the final leg of the three-race HK$52 million Four-Year-Old Classic Series, at Sha Tin Racecourse today (Sunday, 23 March).

The HK$26 million 148th BMW Hong Kong Derby was held today (Sunday, 23 March) at Sha Tin Racecourse, offering once-in-a-lifetime glory for Hong Kong’s rising stars. As the pinnacle of the HK$52 million Four-Year-Old Classic Series, the BMW Hong Kong Derby is one of the great sporting events and attractions in the city for both racing fans in Hong Kong and from around the world.