New Zealand galloper now rated one of fastest ever after smashing record

NZ Herald7 Sep, 2026 01:38 AM5 mins to readKa Ying Rising and Zac Purton thrashed their opposition at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo / Hong Kong Jockey ClubKa Ying Rising and Zac Purton thrashed their opposition at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photo / Hong Kong Jockey ClubDavid Hayes declared Ka Ying Rising as “bigger, stronger and better” as the New Zealand sprinter shattered Sha Tin’s 1200m track record for the fifth time.

Ka Ying Rising immediately entered quarantine after the race on Sunday (local time) in preparation for a defence of the A$20 million ($24.5m) The

New Zealand galloper now rated one of fastest ever after smashing record

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