'I'm confident he'll handle the dirt but I don't know whether he'll handle the kickback' - Danny Shum on Romantic Warrior's Saudi Cup bid

Romantic Warrior (second): working on the track on ThursdayCredit: Andrew Parker

Danny Shum is confident Romantic Warrior will handle dirt on his first race on the surface in Saturday's Saudi Cup, although the Hong Kong trainer admitted he wasn't sure how the record-breaker would take to the kickback at Riyadh.

Romantic Warrior, a ten-time Group 1 winner and the world's all-time highest-earning racehorse, faces a different test when taking on the likes of Forever Young, Rattle N Roll and Facteur Cheval in the $20 million race.

Shum said "It's a great opportunity to be here and run in the most valuable race in the world. It's a great honour for Hong Kong and my stable and we really appreciate it."

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Published on 20 February 2025inInternational

Last updated 14:00, 20 February 2025

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