Ka Ying Rising, the world’s highest-rated sprinter, delivered a powerful reminder of why he holds that honor with a smooth, seemingly effortless 3-length victory in the Sprint Cup (G2) March 30 at Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong—his 11th straight win. The 5-year-old, with jockey Zac Purton back from an injury layoff, never seemed in doubt…
In a cavalry charge finish down the straight in the Hong Kong Classic Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse March 2, with the entire 14-horse field spread across the course, most of them with chances; Rubylot found more. After coming from last and widest of all, Rubylot swept by My Wish in the final 50 meters to win…
Dual Hong Kong champion trainer David Hayes immediately set his sights on the HK$26-million BMW Hong Kong Derby in three weeks’ time with Rubylot (Aus), following a stellar performance from the son of Rubick (Aus) to win Sunday’s HK$13-million Hong Kong Classic Cup at Sha Tin. Settled at the rear of the field with only…
The world’s highest rated sprinter, Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}) added his third Group 1 on the bounce and 10th victory in a row in Sunday’s 1400-metre HK$13-million Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin. Missing in action was his regular jockey Zac Purton, who has been sidelined with a foot injury. Step forward…
Two of the impressive winners from December’s Longines Hong Kong International Races return to action Jan. 19 at Sha Tin Racecourse, looking to double up on their top-level glory. The 1,600-meters (about one mile) Stewards’ Cup (G1) features a hefty lineup of proven runners, including last year’s winner, Voyage Bubble, who comes off a win…