Romantic Warrior’s bid for fifth Hong Kong Cup up in the air after scans reveal joint issue

Romantic Warrior’s tilt at a record-extending fifth straight Group One Hong Kong Cup (2,000m) victory could be in doubt after scans revealed an issue with one of the champion galloper’s joints.

The Jockey Club said in a statement on Tuesday that the winner of a world record HK$288.7 million in prize money will undergo a more detailed veterinary assessment after “a change in one of the horse’s joints” was detected.

“The Club’s Department of Veterinary Clinical Services has provided advice on...