Voyage Bubble Wins Historic Hong Kong Triple Crown

Voyage Bubble, an Australian-bred gelding trained by Ricky Yiu and ridden by James McDonald, has etched his name in Hong Kong racing history by becoming only the second horse to complete the prestigious Hong Kong Triple Crown. Winning the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup by 3½ lengths, he secured victories in all three Group 1 races of the season—the Stewards’ Cup, the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup, and the Champions & Chater Cup—earning a HK$10 million Triple Crown bonus and bringing his career earnings to HK$107.4 million. McDonald praised Voyage Bubble’s brilliant performance and smooth run, expressing pride in the horse and crediting the Yiu stable for their remarkable training. Ricky Yiu shared his emotional journey with the horse, recalling how he fought to acquire him and viewing the Triple Crown win as a dream come true. The victory also dispelled earlier stamina concerns, highlighting Voyage Bubble’s adaptability to longer distances and setting the stage for potential future clashes with top contenders like Romantic Warrior. This remarkable achievement not only celebrates a champion racehorse but also marks a historic moment for Hong Kong racing, following the last Triple Crown winner River Verdon in 1993-94.