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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Local fans filled Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday not just to place bets but to witness Ka Ying Rising match a record that had stood for more than 20 years. After several days of cold weather, the temperature in Hong Kong rose above 20 degrees Celsius in late January. Attention under the sun was focused on the day’s Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m), where Rising caught up with the long-standing 17-win streak record set by Silent Witness. Fans gathered at the rails after 3pm for the sixth...View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ka Ying Rising picked up where he left off with a tally in the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday. The son of Shamexpress equaled Hong Kong legend Silent Witness's mark of 17-straight wins for a Hong Kong-trained horse with his victory in the first leg of the Hong Kong Speed Series. Sent off at 1-100 for his attempt at history, the bay bounced straight to the head of affairs, before relaxing as Beauty Waves (Starspangledbanner) passed him heading into the turn. Swung two deep, he kicked past that rival in a few strides at the 400-metre mark and won geared down by 1 1/4 lengths. Helios Express (Toronado) gave his best and cut into the margin late on, but he was always chasing in vane. Fast Network (Wrote), third to Ka Ying Rising in the G1 Hong Kong Sprint Stakes in December, was another two lengths back in third. “The winning margin wasn't probably the greatest, but it's probably the most Zac [Purton] has ever eased him down, so, he had a very easy last 200 metres and he dominated as the market suggested he would,” said trainer David Hayes. Just nice to see him do it.” Added Purton, “What can I say? We've said it all with the horse. I just had to make sure my bloke was in a rhythm. I'm surprised he ran the time he ran because it didn't feel like he ran that quickly sort of mid-early in the race. Yeah, he's just different class. “I never thought I would see it [a record-equaling 17th win in a row], to be honest. It's very, very rare what Silent Witness did and what Ka Ying has been able to do so far – and let's hope he can keep going on with it. It's pretty nice when you look at the big screen and you're a long way in front, I can tell you. The remaining races of the Hong Kong Sprint Series are the 1400-metre G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 22 and Ka Ying Rising's next target, as well as the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize on April 26. Said Purton of his mount's next intended start, “He's got a big race next time, obviously he goes up in distance but he's up for it.” Said Hayes, “Last year, he worked a bit and won it [Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup], and I think he's a stronger, better horse this year. I think he will handle the 1400m beautifully. I'm really excited for the next race. It's another dimension for him. Last year, he nearly broke the course record at 1400m, and I think if the conditions are right, he can go close again.” In his long skein of victories, the G1 Everest hero returned to Sha Tin in November and added the G2 Jockey Club Sprint, before another win in the G1 Hong Kong Sprint on the Longines Hong Kong International Races last month. Pedigree Notes The gelding is one of 16 stakes winners, 11 at group level for Shamexpress, a son of O'Reilly. His other Group 1 winner is Coventina Bay, who has the Herbie Dyke Stakes and New Zealand Stakes to her credit. The first and best foal out of the dual winner Missy Moo (Per Incanto), Ka Ying Rising has a year-younger half-brother Ka Ying Glory (Turn Me Loose) who has placed in Hong Kong. Sunday, Sha Tin, Hong Kong CENTENARY SPRINT CUP-G1, HK$13,000,000, Sha Tin, 1-25, 3yo/up, 1200mT, 1:07.66, gd. 1–KA YING RISING (NZ), 126, g, 5, by Shamexpress (NZ) 1st Dam: Missy Moo (NZ), by Per Incanto 2nd Dam: Royal Rhythm (NZ), by Rhythm 3rd Dam: Her Dynasty (NZ), by Sir Tristram (Ire) O-Ka Ying Syndicate; B-Grandmoral Lodge Racing; T-David A Hayes; J-Zac Purton; HK$7,280,000. Lifetime Record: HotY-HK, Ch. Sprinter-HK, G1SW-Aus, 20-18-2-0, HK$15,942,817. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Helios Express (Aus), 126, g, 6, Toronado (Ire)–Paris Texas (Aus), by Hinchinbrook (Aus). O-Andy Yung Ming Tai; B-C Wells; T-John Size; J-Hugh Bowman; HK$2,730,000. 3–Fast Network (NZ), 126, g, 6, Wrote (Ire)–Alberta (NZ), by Magic Albert (Aus). (NZ$30,000 Ylg '22 NZBMAR). O-Ng Hung Yau; B-K A Gillovic (NZ); T-Dennis C Y Yip; J-James McDonald; HK$1,495,000. Margins: 1 1/4, 2, NK. Odds: 0.10, 76.00, 64.00. Also Ran: Raging Blizzard (NZ), Tomodachi Kokoroe (Aus), Lucky With You (Aus), Beauty Waves (Ire). Click for the HKJC chart, PPs and sectional timing. VIDEO. The post Ka Ying Rising Brings Up 17 Straight With Centenary Sprint Cup Victory appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
It’s been a big couple of weeks for Francis Lui Kin-wai and the stable’s incredible form continued at Sha Tin on Sunday, with the veteran trainer bagging both Class Twos and unveiling a smart debutant. Lui, who celebrated his 900th Hong Kong win last week and 67th birthday on Thursday, backed up his Sha Tin treble seven days earlier to make it eight winners from the past four meetings. Winning Wing and Invincible Shield struck in the two strongest races on the Group One undercard, while Gold...View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Moments after Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) forged into Hong Kong racing history with a record-equalling win in the HK$13 million Gr.1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, David Hayes predicted the world’s best sprinter could potentially break Sha Tin’s 1400m course record next month. Reacting to Ka Ying Rising’s effort to post a 17th consecutive victory to match the winning streak of Silent Witness from 2002 to 2005, Hayes believes the superstar galloper can threaten Sha Tin’s 1400m record of 1m 19.92s – jointly held by Encouraging and Packing Hermod – when he contests the HK$13 million Gr.1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) on 22 February. “Last year, he worked a bit and won it (Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup), and I think he’s a stronger, better horse this year,” Hayes said. “I think he will handle the 1400m beautifully. I’m really excited for the next race. It’s another dimension for him. “Last year, he nearly broke the course record at 1400m, and I think if the conditions are right, he can go close again.” Ridden by Karis Teetan in last year’s Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup in the absence of regular rider Zac Purton, who was injured, Ka Ying Rising clocked 1m 20.33s. Ka Ying Rising today clocked 1m 07.66s – outside his own 1200m Sha Tin turf track record of 1m 07.20s – after being allowed to coast to the line in defeating Helios Express by one-and-a quarter lengths with Fast Network a further two lengths back. Moderately away at the start, Ka Ying Rising quickly mustered speed to lead before Matthew Chadwick drove Beauty Waves to the front. Aware of Luke Ferraris and Lucky With You lurking to his outside, Purton ensured Ka Ying Rising had clear running before unleashing the gelding from the 300m. Exploding clear, and with the race at his mercy with a four-length lead, Purton eased up noticeably over the final 200m, clocking a modest 11.47s. “The winning margin wasn’t probably the greatest, but it’s probably the most Zac has ever eased him down,” Hayes said. “So, he had a very easy last 200 metres and he dominated as the market suggested he would. Just nice to see him do it.” Ka Ying Rising improved his record to 18 wins from 20 starts and is unbeaten since February 2024 with career prizemoney of HK$129.8 million. Celebrating his fourth win in the race after victories with Aerovelocity (2016), Lucky Sweynesse (2023) and Ka Ying Rising last season, Purton said: “What can I say? We’ve said it all with the horse. “I just had to make sure my bloke was in a rhythm. I’m surprised he run the time he run because it didn’t feel like he ran that quick sort of mid-early in the race. Yeah, he just different class. “I never thought I would see it (a record-equalling 17th win in a row), to be honest. It’s very, very rare what Silent Witness did and what Ka Ying has been able to do so far – and let’s hope he can keep going on with it.” “After Silent Witness, I don’t think anyone thought they would ever see it again. Fortunately for us who are involved with the horse, he’s equalled him and can hopefully put his own benchmark. “It’s pretty nice when you look at the big screen and you’re a long way in front, I can tell you. A race is a race. You’ve still got to go out and do it and hopefully he can hold his form, which we will expect he will. “He’s got a big race next time, obviously he goes up in distance but he’s up for it.” Summing up the mood of the six beaten jockeys, Helios Express’ rider Hugh Bowman said: “Another sound, consistent performance. The slower pace didn’t suit, neither does the fast pace when you’re chasing that horse.” The Centenary Sprint Cup was the first leg of the Hong Kong Speed Series, which also includes the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup and the HK$24 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) on 26 April. A HK$5 million bonus is on offer to the winner of all three legs. View the full article
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