Romantic Warrior to be honoured, Ka Ying Rising returns at BOCHK Race Day
Romantic Warrior will receive a retirement ceremony and world No.1 Ka Ying Rising returns to racing at Sha Tin on 22 November during Bank of China (Hong Kong) Race Day. The Hong Kong Jockey Club has scheduled entertainment including singer performances and three Group 2 features as lead-ups to next
Romantic Warrior will be honoured at a special retirement ceremony and world No 1 Ka Ying Rising returns to the races when Sha Tin hosts Bank of China (Hong Kong) Race Day on Sunday, 22 November, according to the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
The club has lined up a full day of entertainment, starting with an opening performance by popular singers Yan Ting and Panther Chan in the Parade Ring at 11:20am, before the first race. Romantic Warrior's retirement ceremony follows Race 3 at 1:40pm, also in the Parade Ring.
Danny Shum Chap-shing's champion carried Hong Kong's hopes on the world stage, winning the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley in 2023 and the Yasuda Kinen in Tokyo in 2024. The ceremony gives fans a final chance to salute him at the track where he built his reputation.
The racing builds to three Group 2 features late on the card, all key lead-ups to next month's Longines Hong Kong International Races: Race 7 at 4:05pm – BOCHK Private Banking Jockey Club Sprint; Race 8 at 4:40pm – BOCHK Private Wealth Jockey Club Mile; and Race 9 at 5:15pm – BOCHK Jockey Club Cup.
Ka Ying Rising, trained by David Hayes, sits on top of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings as of 8 October. My Wish, winner of the 2026 FWD Champions Mile, and Numbers, winner of the 2026 Centenary Vase, are also among the big names featured for the day.
Two special promotions are running at Gift at Races at Sha Tin Racecourse. Racegoers can buy a Love Racing Sitting Plush with Heart-shaped Keychain Accessory and a Love Racing Sitting Plush Keychain – Romantic Warrior as a bundle for HK$268, down from a combined value of HK$346. Designated Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising themed merchandise is also 20 per cent off.
