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Macau Hong Kong Trophy 2018 Photo Release

04/03/2018 18:23

Hong Kong runner Romantic Touch – ridden by Joao Moreira and trained by Tony Cruz – got the better of Macau runner Krystrump to win the Macau Hong Kong Trophy (Macau Group 1, turf 1500m), the first leg of the annual interport races, at Taipa Racecourse today, Sunday, 4 March.

Two Hong Kong runners and eight Macau contenders took part in the HK$2.5 million event. Macau galloper Krystrump finished second, with Marvel Hero third for Hong Kong.

Romantic Touch with Joao Moreira in the saddle grabs this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy at Taipa Racecourse. Hong Kong runner Marvel Hero finishes third in this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy.
Romantic Touch with Joao Moreira in the saddle grabs this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy at Taipa Racecourse. Hong Kong runner Marvel Hero finishes third in this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy.

Romantic Touch with Joao Moreira in the saddle grabs this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy at Taipa Racecourse. Hong Kong runner Marvel Hero finishes third in this year’s Macau Hong Kong Trophy.

The happy connections of Romantic Touch celebrate their success in the winner’s circle.
The happy connections of Romantic Touch celebrate their success in the winner’s circle.
Mr. Thomas Li (right), Executive Director & Chief Executive of Macau Jockey Club, presents the trophy to Joao Moreira, jockey of the Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Romantic Touch.
Mr. Thomas Li (right), Executive Director & Chief Executive of Macau Jockey Club, presents the trophy to Joao Moreira, jockey of the Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Romantic Touch.
Mr. José Maria da Fonseca Tavares (right), Chairman of the Administration Committee of Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao SAR, presents the trophy to Tony Cruz, trainer of the Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Romantic Touch.
Mr. José Maria da Fonseca Tavares (right), Chairman of the Administration Committee of Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau of Macao SAR, presents the trophy to Tony Cruz, trainer of the Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Romantic Touch.
Mr. Li Chi Keung, Managing Director of Macau Jockey Club (left), presents a souvenir to Mr. Philip Chen, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, at the Macau Hong Kong Trophy presentation ceremony.
Mr. Li Chi Keung, Managing Director of Macau Jockey Club (left), presents a souvenir to Mr. Philip Chen, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, at the Macau Hong Kong Trophy presentation ceremony.
Mr. Paulo Martins Chan (right), Director of Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macao SAR, presents the trophy to Ming Shui Sum and Alice Ming Bo Ting, owner of race winner Romantic Touch.
Mr. Paulo Martins Chan (right), Director of Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macao SAR, presents the trophy to Ming Shui Sum and Alice Ming Bo Ting, owner of race winner Romantic Touch.
Mr. Philip Chen, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, (front row, seventh from right), Mr. Li Chi Keung, Managing Director of Macau Jockey Club (front row, eighth from right), Stewards and senior officials of the HKJC and MJC, and the connections of Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Romantic Touch, smile for the cameras at the Macau Hong Kong Trophy presentation ceremony.
Mr. Philip Chen, Steward of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, (front row, seventh from right), Mr. Li Chi Keung, Managing Director of Macau Jockey Club (front row, eighth from right), Stewards and senior officials of the HKJC and MJC, and the connections of Macau Hong Kong Trophy winner Romantic Touch, smile for the cameras at the Macau Hong Kong Trophy presentation ceremony.
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