Ka Ying Rising would go on to earn its title as the world’s best sprinter. It did that in spectacular style with a dominant victory in The Everest at Randwick on Saturday. The movie star and martial arts legend from Hong Kong looked confusingly fast, deceptively powerful, and frighteningly explosive. It won by a trotting mile in the snooty $20 million feature race, breaking the competition’s ankles!
The race developed with a strong pace, and Ka Ying Rising displayed her incomparable flair, bursting clear 200 meters from the wire. This amazing run was the horse’s 14th straight win, a testament to the horse’s ability as an elite-level sprinter. Ka Ying Rising’s superiority was never in doubt, as it lived up to its short price and blitzed the field like the odds-on favorite should.
Trainer David Hayes said he was “ecstatic” with the result, conceding that this made the victory one of the most important in his career.
“It was a long way down that straight, but when [Ka Ying Rising] got clear I thought they were going to have to be pretty good to beat him.” – David Hayes
Ka Ying Rising then pulled away to win convincingly, with Tempted settling for second. In a dramatic three-way photo finish, Jimmysstay nosed out Overpass for third.
Legendary caller Bruce McAvaney praised the performance, calling it a watershed moment for Australian and world racing.
“What a moment for Australian racing, and world racing.” – Bruce McAvaney
This victory proves what an exceptional genius Ka Ying Rising truly is. It’s a copacabana crowning achievement for David Hayes, who has given years of his life to training this extraordinary sprinter. Hayes and his team worked endless hours of hard work and dedication. Their success at The Everest is a testament to those amazing initiatives.
The mood at Randwick was electric as an excited crowd marveled at the incredible achievement. With every race she runs, Ka Ying Rising continues to break new ground. He continues to break the hearts of horse racing fans around the globe.
