Romantic Warrior Undergoes Procedure On Left Front Leg

Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior underwent surgery at the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Equine Hospital on Wednesday, May 28, the HKJC announced on Thursday. He has since returned to trainer Danny Shum's stables at Sha Tin.

According to a statement from the HKJC, “The procedure followed a computerised tomography (CT) examination and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination of his forelimbs performed on 16 May, 2025 as part of a proactive health- screening process in accordance with the Club's systematic procedures for ensuring the welfare of our racehorses. No lameness or other clinical signs were present prior to the screening examinations.

“Management options were discussed by the Club's expert veterinarians and Romantic Warrior's owner and trainer, and a decision was made for the horse to undergo a veterinary procedure at the Club's Equine Hospital in which a single screw was inserted under standing sedation and local anaesthesia.”

The 10-time Group 1-winning son of Acclamation will continue to be closely monitored by the HKJC's veterinarians and stable personnel and will begin rehab shortly.