Romantic Warrior (2018) Horse
About
Romantic Warrior is a 7yo bay gelding (male) from trained by C S Shum, who is based at Hong Kong. He is sired by the stallion Acclamation out of the dam Folk Melody. Given that he has won at Group One level and has amassed $33,873,877 in career earnings, Romantic Warrior is regarded as an elite class of racehorse. On 2nd Jun 2024 at Tokyo, Romantic Warrior was ridden by James McDonald and scored his most significant win to date, getting the money in the $88415344.00 Cl1, defeating Namur. He has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Romantic Warrior throughout his career you'd have achieved a 65% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sha Tin 23-Nov-25 2000m FIRM R8 G2 3YO+ Open Set Weight $2,996,000 (of $5,350,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:03.720, SP: 1.40 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 2nd | J Mcdonald 58kg | 1 (9) |
| Sha Tin 31-Oct-25 1200m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 7 In-running: Settled 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 400m 00:22.400 | H Bowman | 1 (8) |
| Sha Tin 14-Oct-25 1600m R6 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 8 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.900 | H Bowman | 2 (8) |
| Happy Valley 27-Sep-25 1700m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 8 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 400m 00:23.200 | H Bowman 2.30L | 4 (8) |
| Meydan 05-Apr-25 1810m GOOD R7 Race 7-Dubai Turf Sponsored By DP World (Group 1)-Turf $999,999 (of $4,800,004) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:46.400, SP: 1.36 | J Mcdonald 57.2kg 0.10L | 2 (11) |
| United Arab Emirates 05-Apr-25 1810m GOOD R2 G1 3YO+ Open Weight For Age Barrier 9, SP: 1.40 In-running: Settled 1st, 400m 2nd | J Mcdonald 57kg | 2 (11) |
| Riyadh 22-Feb-25 1800m FIRM (of $42,106,560), Winning Time: 01:49.090, SP: 15/8 | J Mcdonald 56.7kg 0.30L | 2 |
| Meydan 25-Jan-25 1810m GOOD R7 Race 7-Jebel Hatta Presented By Longines-Group 1-Turf $1,109,998 (of $1,812,997) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:45.100, SP: 2.00 | J Mcdonald 57.2kg | 1 (8) |
| United Arab Emirates 24-Jan-25 1810m R1 G1 3YO+ Open Set Weight Barrier 1, SP: 2.20 | J Mcdonald 57kg | 1 (8) |
| Sha Tin 08-Dec-24 2000m GOOD R8 G1 3YO+ Open Weight For Age $22,400,000 (of $40,000,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:00.510, SP: 1.10 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 400m 00:22.670 | J Mcdonald 57kg | 1 (11) |
| Sha Tin 17-Nov-24 2000m GOOD R9 G2 3YO+ Open Set Weight $2,996,000 (of $5,350,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:59.700, SP: 1.10 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 6th, 800m 5th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 400m 00:23.720 | J Mcdonald 58kg | 1 (11) |
| Sha Tin 04-Nov-24 1200m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:08.730 In-running: Settled 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.300 | H Bowman | 1 (6) |
| Happy Valley 05-Oct-24 1700m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:48.410 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 400m 00:24.000 | H Bowman | 1 (10) |
| Sha Tin 17-Sep-24 1000m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:57.500 In-running: Settled 6th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.500 | H Bowman 0.10L | 2 (9) |
| Tokyo 02-Jun-24 1610m GOOD R11 G1 CL1 $57,351,464 (of $88,415,344) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:33.300, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 6th, 400m 5th | J Mcdonald 58kg | 1 (18) |
| Sha Tin 28-Apr-24 2000m SOFT R8 G1 3YO+ Open Weight For Age $15,680,000 (of $28,000,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:01.020, SP: 1.90 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 5th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 400m 00:24.990 | J Mcdonald 57kg | 1 (11) |
| Sha Tin 09-Apr-24 1600m R7 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:37.600 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.900 | H Bowman | 1 (9) |
| Sha Tin 25-Feb-24 2000m GOOD R7 G1 3YO+ Open Weight For Age $7,280,000 (of $13,000,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 02:00.310, SP: 1.60 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 400m 00:23.360 | J Mcdonald 57kg | 1 (11) |
| Sha Tin 06-Feb-24 1600m R8 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:37.380 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 8th, 400m 1st Sectionals: 400m 00:23.600 | H Bowman | 1 (12) |
| Sha Tin 23-Jan-24 1200m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.539 Sectionals: 400m 00:23.600 | J Mcdonald | 1 (6) |
| Sha Tin 10-Dec-23 2000m GOOD R8 G1 Open Weight For Age $20,160,000 (of $36,000,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:02.000, SP: 2.30 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 400m 00:23.480 | J Mcdonald 57kg | 1 (11) |
| Sha Tin 28-Nov-23 1600m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.050 Sectionals: 400m 00:22.800 | J Mcdonald | 1 (7) |
| Moonee Valley 28-Oct-23 2040m GOOD 3 R9 G1 Open Weight For Age $3,050,000 (of $5,000,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:03.160, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.560 | J Mcdonald 59kg | 1 (12) |
| Flemington 07-Oct-23 2000m GOOD 4 R8 G1 Open Set Weight With Penalties $33,750 (of $750,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:01.620, SP: 2.45 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 5th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.430 | J Mcdonald 59kg 3.90L | 4 (16) |
| Sha Tin 25-Aug-23 1200m R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.640 Sectionals: 400m 00:22.600 | K Teetan 0.80L | 2 (8) |
| Sha Tin 28-May-23 2400m GOOD R8 G1 Open Weight For Age $2,640,000 (of $12,000,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:26.870, SP: 1.20 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 400m 00:24.230 | Z Purton 57kg 0.30L | 2 (9) |
| Sha Tin 30-Apr-23 2000m GOOD R8 G1 Open Set Weight $14,250,000 (of $25,000,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:01.920, SP: 1.60 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 400m 00:22.570 | J Mcdonald 57kg | 1 (7) |
| Sha Tin 11-Apr-23 1600m GOOD R9 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:36.160, SP: 0 Sectionals: 400m 00:22.200 | Z Purton 0 | 1 (11) |
| Sha Tin 26-Feb-23 2000m GOOD R7 G1 Open Weight For Age $2,640,000 (of $12,000,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:59.980, SP: 1.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 400m 00:24.140 | K Teetan 57kg 0.20L | 2 (7) |
| Sha Tin 29-Jan-23 1600m GOOD R7 G1 Open Weight For Age $2,640,000 (of $12,000,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:33.990, SP: 2.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 400m 00:22.610 | K Teetan 57kg 1.00L | 2 (7) |
| Sha Tin 10-Jan-23 1000m GOOD R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:58.750, SP: 0 Sectionals: 400m 00:23.200 | K Teetan 0 | 1 (10) |
| Sha Tin 11-Dec-22 2000m GOOD R8 G1 3YO+ Open Weight For Age $19,380,000 (of $34,000,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:59.700, SP: 1.80 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 5th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 400m 00:23.450 | J Mcdonald 57kg | 1 (12) |
| Sha Tin 20-Nov-22 2000m GOOD 3 R8 G2 3YO+ Open Weight For Age $2,850,000 (of $5,000,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:59.229, SP: 2.20 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 400m 00:23.070 | J Mcdonald 58kg | 1 (9) |
| Sha Tin 08-Nov-22 1600m GOOD 3 R9 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:37.620, SP: 0 Sectionals: 400m 00:22.800 | Z Purton 0 | 1 (11) |
| Sha Tin 18-Oct-22 1600m GOOD 3 R9 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:36.780, SP: 0 Sectionals: 400m 00:24.100 | Z Purton 0 | 1 (6) |
| Sha Tin 24-Apr-22 2000m GOOD R9 G1 3YO+ Open Weight For Age $14,250,000 (of $25,000,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:00.130, SP: 1.80 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 5th, 800m 6th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.740 | K Teetan 57kg | 1 (10) |
| Sha Tin 12-Apr-22 1200m GOOD R9 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.190, SP: 0 Sectionals: 400m 00:22.300 | K Teetan 0 0.30L | 2 (7) |
| Sha Tin 20-Mar-22 2000m GOOD R8 4YO Open Set Weight $13,680,000 (of $24,000,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:00.230, SP: 3.70 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 400m 00:23.760 | K Teetan 57kg | 1 (14) |
| Sha Tin 27-Feb-22 1800m GOOD R8 4YO Open Weight For Age $720,000 (of $12,000,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:46.979, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 400m 00:23.660 | K Teetan 57kg 2.50L | 4 (14) |
| Sha Tin 30-Jan-22 1600m GOOD R9 4YO Open Set Weight $6,840,000 (of $12,000,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:33.800, SP: 4.90 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 400m 00:23.240 | K Teetan 57kg | 1 (14) |
| Sha Tin 16-Jan-22 1400m GOOD R10 CL3 Hcp $894,900 (of $1,570,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:21.390, SP: 1.90 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.600 | J Moreira 59kg | 1 (13) |
| Sha Tin 07-Jan-22 1200m GOOD R1 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.590, SP: 0 Sectionals: 400m 00:22.900 | J Moreira 0 0.80L | 2 (6) |
| Sha Tin 18-Dec-21 1200m GOOD R9 CL3 Hcp $894,900 (of $1,570,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:09.000, SP: 2.40 In-running: Settled 7th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 400m 00:23.270 | J Moreira 55.5kg | 1 (12) |
| Happy Valley 24-Nov-21 1200m GOOD R6 CL4 Hcp $592,800 (of $1,040,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:09.410, SP: 1.40 In-running: Settled 7th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 400m 00:22.710 | J Moreira 60.5kg | 1 (11) |
| Happy Valley 20-Oct-21 1200m GOOD R4 CL4 Hcp $592,800 (of $1,040,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:09.480, SP: 3.70 In-running: Settled 5th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 400m 00:22.650 | J Moreira 57kg | 1 (12) |
| Sha Tin 05-Oct-21 1200m GOOD R12 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.360, SP: 0 Sectionals: 400m 00:23.200 | J Moreira 0 | 1 (11) |
| Happy Valley 24-Sep-21 1000m GOOD R7 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:58.470, SP: 0 Sectionals: 400m 00:22.800 | J Moreira 0 | 1 (7) |
| Sha Tin 14-Sep-21 1000m GOOD R4 Barrier Trial Catch Weight Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:57.170, SP: 0 Sectionals: 400m 00:21.900 | J Moreira 0 7.50L | 8 (12) |
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