Ka Ying Rising produces another flawless trial under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Ka Ying Rising continued his flawless preparation towards his return in next Sunday’s Class One HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1,200m) with another dazzling trial at Sha Tin on Saturday.
Last season’s Hong Kong Horse of the Year clocked a time of 56.45 up the 1,000m straight under Zac Purton, with the champion jockey never extending the five-year-old to win by two lengths.
It was another step towards his ultimate goal of the A$20 million The Everest (1,200m) at Randwick on October 18, and trainer David Hayes was suitably impressed as he passed another routine test.
“It was a pleasure to watch, so fluent and his action was perfect, and the most important thing is mentally he’s more mature this year,” said Hayes.
