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…
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…
More than two dozen foreign runners were entered for the four events in the Dec. 8 Longines Hong Kong International Races but, as often is the case, the locals made off with most of the hardware and hard cash. Hong Kong horses, including two local superstars, won three of the four races, worth an aggregate…
A total of 69,916 racegoers flooded Sha Tin, with Happy Valley drawing an additional 10,775, to bring the total attendees for the Longines Hong Kong International Races to 80,691. It is the highest attendance number since 2018. “I personally think it was one of the best, if not the best, Longines Hong Kong International Races…
Romantic Warrior takes center stage at Sha Tin Racecourse Nov. 17 as Hong Kong’s best runners prep for the biggest day on the local calendar, the Dec. 8 Longines Hong Kong International Races. Romantic Warrior, a 6-year-old Acclamation gelding, is bidding to eclipse records held by now-retired Golden Sixty after demonstrating his prowess during the 2023-24…