Ka Ying Rising bursts clear under Zac Purton to win the Chief Executive’s Cup for the second straight year. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Zac Purton and David Hayes hailed Ka Ying Rising’s rousing return at Sha Tin on Sunday as one of his finest victories as the world’s best sprinter tuned up for his first overseas target in scintillating style.
Last season’s Hong Kong Horse of the Year turned the Class One HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1,200m) into a one-act affair, but it was the manner in which the raging $1.05 favourite disposed of his rivals under top weight of 135lb that impressed his rider and trainer the most.
“To carry that weight against those horses at that speed first up and do what he did – it’s probably the equal of any performance he’s put up, I think,” Purton said.
“He’s come back in really good order. I said to David before the race that he just looks a different horse. He’s furnished really nice and that’s what we wanted before we get on the plane and go down to Sydney.”
