Hong Kong Stories: Tails of the City (English Version)
One horse, one team, together creating a legend—writing a story of dreams and perseverance. At eight years old, Romantic Warrior has carved his name into international racing history with sheer speed, breaking multiple Hong Kong records and becoming the racehorse that has earned the most prize money worldwide. He has triumphed in major races across Australia, Japan, and the Middle East. Yet his success is never just the tale of a single horse.
From owner Peter Lau’s decisive bid at auction, to trainer Danny Shum’s meticulous guidance, to world-class jockey James McDonald riding in perfect harmony with him—every person has poured passion and professionalism into each step of his journey toward becoming a champion.
In mid-2025, Romantic Warrior was diagnosed with an injury to his left fore fetlock. He underwent surgery with screws implanted in his leg, rested for half a year, and returned to competition—once again rewriting history.
This is not merely a documentary about Hong Kong’s champion racehorse. It is a story of trust, perseverance, and the bond of comradeship between humans and animals. The dawn training sessions, the silent understanding before a race, the joy of victory celebrations, and the careful planning for retirement—all testify to one truth: a true legend is the fruit of a team’s devotion to their dream.
This film will take us into Romantic Warrior’s world, to feel the warmth of his hoofbeats, to witness how a generation’s champion became a timeless legend, and to see how, along this journey, everyone was transformed and uplifted by one another.