Caspar Fownes celebrated a fifth trainers’ championship on Sunday at the Sha Tin season finale, claiming the title with a lead of five wins over Danny Shum Chap-shing.
The title was sealed at the second last meeting of the season, with Fownes holding an unattainable lead because Shum will only have five runners in the nine races at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Fownes was both relieved and excited to claim the achievement after a fierce battle throughout the season.
“I’m very relieved and very happy. Lots of love to my family for pushing me for this fight. It’s special. It means a lot to me,” Fownes said.
“It was hammer and tongs the whole way, so it’s been great. I’m looking forward to next season already – that’s how we roll.”
