Wishing a happy retirement to the highest-earning Thoroughbred in history, Romantic Warrior! Trained by Danny Shum, the 8-year-old won 24 out of 31 races and amassed more than $35.4 million in earnings. Romantic Warrior was a four-time winner of the Hong Kong Cup and won the 2023 Cox Plate (G1) in Australia. He also showcased his versatility on dirt, finishing just a neck behind Forever Young in the 2025 Saudi Cup (G1). A statement by the Hong Kong Jockey Club said: “Romantic Warrior’s connections, in consultation with the club’s veterinarians, have decided to retire Romantic Warrior from racing following further detailed diagnostic imaging and assessment of his front leg at the club’s state-of-the-art veterinary hospital. “Romantic Warrior will spend the next three months at Conghua Racecourse under the continued monitoring of the club’s veterinarians before being transitioned to his retirement home with the assistance of the club’s Restart Racehorse Aftercare Programme, which invo...