Ka Ying Rising prolonged his profitable streak to 16 races with a dominant efficiency within the Longines Hong Kong Dash at Sha Tin.
David Hayes’ five-year-old was drawn one for the primary time in his profession within the six-furlong contest however that proved no bar to success as he began sharply and shortly took the lead, with Zac Purton permitting him to stride on.
Win Carnelian tried to go along with him however Ka Ying Rising greater than had his measure and may very well be known as the winner from a great distance out, with Purton simply angling off the rail on the prime of the straight and storming dwelling to win by an eased-down three and three-quarter lengths from Raging Blizzard.
Ka Ying Rising has not tasted defeat since January 2024 and whereas he received this race final 12 months, he prevailed by simply half a size and Purton felt this win higher mirrored the gelding’s means.
He stated: “It is what everybody hoped to see on a giant day right here, his final run confirmed us it was on the playing cards. He drew the fitting gate and when it got here out they stated ‘what do you suppose’ and I stated I assumed he’d win by additional.
“He’s just in a league of his own now.”
Hayes admitted he anticipated a giant efficiency from Ka Ying Rising however felt it was his most visually spectacular success but.
Hayes stated: “I was just relieved he didn’t let our expectations down and the public’s expectations – he was superb today.
“The messages he was sending the week of the race urged he would do one thing like that. They are not working quick occasions right this moment however he did, lots quicker than the opposite races.
“I think, on the eye, that was as spectacular win as he’s done.
“The Royal Ascot type was within the race, nice Japanese type within the race, type from Dubai and the Breeders’ Cup, they’re in all probability the very best sprinters round and he is making them look odd and I can guarantee you they are not.
“One (more win) equals the great Silent Witness’ record and two breaks it. Every time he runs there’s something significant he has to do but he handles it so well.”
Ka Ying Rising ventured abroad for the primary time this 12 months to win The Everest in Australia and Hayes might be plotting a route again to that Randwick contest subsequent 12 months.
He added: “It will then be the big international sprint here and then he’ll be going to The Everest. Let’s just hope he is sound and well and if he is in the form he was today, we’d love to take those Aussies on again.”
Khaadem represented British hopes for Charlie Hills however his probability was gone from the off as Oisin Murphy’s stirrup leather-based snapped within the early strides and he may solely consider sustaining the partnership to come back dwelling safely.
Hills posted on X: “One of those days – unfortunately Oisin’s stirrup leather broke. Luckily both he and Khaadem have come home safe and sound which is the main thing.”
