Hong Kong champion Ka Ying Rising has hit a career ratings peak of 130 to establish himself as the undisputed superior racehorse so far throughout the world in 2026.
Ka Ying Rising confirmed his status as the world’s best horse with a record-breaking victory in the Gr.1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Zac Purton will ignore appeals to break Sha Tin’s 1200m track record for a fourth time, even though he says superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising continues to improve ahead of Sunday’s Gr.1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m).
New Zealand-bred sprinting sensation Ka Ying Rising has maintained his position as the top-rated horse, with a rating of 128, in the latest LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, which were released on Thursday.
David Hayes believes Ka Ying Rising’s extraordinary dominance can continue indefinitely after the world’s premier sprinter demolished quality opposition to post a Hong Kong record 18th successive victory at Sha Tin on Sunday.
Trainer David Hayes takes his chance at history on Sunday at Sha Tin when Ka Ying Rising attempts to win an 18th consecutive race – the most by a Hong Kong-trained horse – in the HK$13 million Gr.1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m).
David Hayes calls the legendary Silent Witness “the first great sprinter” and “the best he ever saw”, and delights in having a horse that has equalled his incredible feat of 17 straight victories.
