Ka Ying Rising
New Zealand-bred Ka Ying Rising was bred by Grandmoral Lodge Racing and developed into an elite Hong Kong sprinter under David Hayes and Zac Purton. His 2025 Everest victory demonstrated that his Sha Tin dominance could travel to Randwick. On 6 September 2026 he clocked a course-record 1:06.11 over 1,200 metres in the Chief Executive’s Cup. His record combines early speed with the ability to accelerate in the straight. Previous success at Randwick supports his candidacy through direct course experience, although each edition presents its own conditions.
- 2025 Everest — winner, Group 1, Randwick, 1,200 metres.
- 2026 Chief Executive’s Cup — winner, Group 3, Sha Tin, 1,200 metres, 1:06.11.
- 21 consecutive victories through the opening of Hong Kong’s 2026/27 season.