Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 10 Journalists Posted April 10 There will be plenty of New Zealand interest in FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin on April 27, headlined by Kiwi raider El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking). The multiple Group One winner was rated the 10th joint best galloper in the world in the latest LONGINES Worldâs Best Racehorse Rankings, and the Stephen Marsh-trained gelding will head to the competitive racing jurisdiction to test his talent in the Gr.1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m). He attracted plenty of interest from the international racing fraternity following his impressive run of form in New Zealand, winning his last four races, including three at Group One level, earning himself an invite from the Hong Kong Jockey Club. El Vencedor wonât be the only competitor with the New Zealand suffix at the meeting, with local Hong Kong hero and New Zealand-bred sprinting sensation Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) tipped to continue his dominance in the Gr.1 Chairmanâs Sprint Prize (1200m). Bred by Marton horseman Fraser Auret under his Grandmoral Lodge Racing banner, Ka Ying Rising has been an unstoppable force in Hong Kong for trainer David Hayes, winning his last 11 races, including the Gr.1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m), Gr.1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m), and Gr.1 Queenâs Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m). The worldâs highest-rated sprinter will be joined in the Chairmanâs Sprint Prize by fellow Kiwi-bred Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse), with the four-time Group One winner set to make his raceday return after more than a year away from the track. New Zealand-bred superstar Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) is set to make his first appearance in Hong Kong when he takes his place in the Gr.1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m), where he will bid to add a 10th elite-level triumph to his record.  FWD Champions Day has attracted many of the worldâs best gallopers and is set to be an exciting day of racing. âFWD Champions Day is one of the most preeminent fixtures on world racingâs calendar. We are delighted to have world-class representation from overseas and Hong Kong at our spring flagship meeting,â HKJC Executive Director of Racing Andrew Harding said. âWith 16 visitors from around the world, including Mr Brightside and Goliath, the might of Hong Kongâs team will be tested across the three Group One features.  âFrom Hong Kongâs perspective, we canât wait to see Ka Ying Rising step out. David Hayesâ exceptional sprinter has won his last 11 races and adds an increasing layer of excitement this year.â View the full article Quote
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