The stage is set, the crowd will gather, and the excitement will reach fever pitch as Sha Tin Racecourse hosts a picturesque Sunday on 23rd November, 2025 under the proud banner of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC). All eyes will inevitably gravitate toward Race 8 – THE BANK OF CHINA HONG KONG (BOCHK) JOCKEY CLUB CUP, the crown jewel of the day. With a colossal prize of HK$5,350,000 and a grueling 2000M journey, this Group-level contest promises a breathtaking blend of speed, endurance, and tactical brilliance. Elite horses, masterful jockeys, and seasoned trainers will all converge with one goal: glory. As the gates open, the tension will be palpable, every heartbeat syncing with the tremendous hooves of the contenders as power and strategy collide under the roar of the Sha Tin crowd.
And what a clash it will be. The race will bring together two modern-day titans—World Champion Romantic Warrior and Triple Crown King Voyage Bubble, meeting in a blockbuster encounter that the racing world has been eagerly awaiting. Romantic Warrior, guided by jockey J. McDonald for trainer C. S. Shum, arrives as the global benchmark of excellence, a horse that carries the aura of dominance. Voyage Bubble, partnered with champion rider Z. Purton and trained by P. F. Yiu, enters as the proud Triple Crown hero, a warrior of sheer determination and heart. Their presence elevates the contest into a global event, a race where reputations will be tested and legacies may be rewritten.
But the drama does not end there. The field supporting these two giants is rich with talent and ambition. Beauty Joy, under K. C. Leung for A. S. Cruz, brings his bold running style, while Straight Arron, ridden by C. Y. Ho and trained by D. A. Hayes, adds further depth with his proven staying ability. Trainer John Size will send out two strong contenders—Ensued with B. Avdulla in the saddle, and Bundle Award, partnered by A. Atzeni—both poised to strike if the favourites falter. Adding more intrigue is La City Blanche with M. Chadwick for A. S. Cruz, alongside Sword Point, the mount of D. Probert for F. C. Lor, and Ka Ying Generation, guided by L. Ferraris and trained by P. C. Ng. Together, they form a field capable of turning this 2000M contest into a strategic masterpiece where every stride could alter the script.
The day’s excitement will begin with Race 1 – BOCHK CROSS-BORDER SERVICES HANDICAP at 12:45, a fast and fierce 1200M sprint worth $1,170,000, setting a lively rhythm for what lies ahead. Momentum will build with Race 2 – BOCHK SME IN ONE HANDICAP at 13:15, stretching the action to 1400M with the same prize money, followed by Race 3 – BOC LIFE HANDICAP at 13:45, another 1400M contest filled with emerging talent. The tempo will shift to endurance in Race 4 – BOCHK “BANKING TRENDYTOO” HANDICAP at 14:15, a demanding 2000M test carrying $2,050,000, where tactics and timing will be paramount.
The afternoon will continue with Race 5 – BOCHK WEALTH MANAGEMENT HANDICAP at 15:10 over 1400M for $1,860,000, leading into the lightning-fast spectacle of Race 6 – THE BOCHK PRIVATE BANKING JOCKEY CLUB SPRINT at 15:40, a 1200M dash with a towering $5,350,000 at stake. Soon after, Race 7 – THE BOCHK PRIVATE WEALTH JOCKEY CLUB MILE at 16:15 will offer a gripping 1600M showdown worth another $5,350,000, setting the perfect tone for the main event.
Then, at 16:50, the moment will arrive—Race 8, the contest where champions collide and dreams either rise or fall. With Romantic Warrior and Voyage Bubble leading a field packed with quality, the race will be shaping to be a stirring, unforgettable chapter in Hong Kong racing. Expect the crowd to rise, the tension to thicken, and the atmosphere to ignite as the gates will crash open.
The evening will round off with Race 9 – BOC CREDIT CARD HANDICAP at 17:25 (1200M, $1,860,000) and the finale, Race 10 – BOCHK BOC PAY+ HANDICAP at 18:00 (1400M, $1,860,000), ensuring the thrill of competition will linger right until the final stride.
Sunday will not merely be a race day—it will be a celebration of champions, courage, and the timeless theatre of the turf. Sha Tin will be poised for a day of spectacle, emotion, and moments that racing fans will remember for years to come.
Stay tuned to RaceBuzz for every heartbeat, every stride, and every moment that shapes this unforgettable day at Sha Tin.