Overview
- Ka Ying Rising recorded his 21st consecutive victory in the HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday, September 6, 2026, as Hong Kong's racing season reopened.
- The David Hayes‑trained gelding lowered the Sha Tin 1,200m mark by about 0.99 seconds, completing the distance in a blistering time while winning by roughly 7¾ lengths.
- Jockey Zac Purton said he let the horse find a rhythm and that they were 'in a good place,' and Hayes reported the earlier hoof bruise had not hindered the comeback.
- Connections and media reports say Ka Ying Rising is expected to enter quarantine imminently and travel to Royal Randwick to defend The Everest on October 17, 2026.
- The result sharpened international interest and betting markets because the six‑year‑old is the 2025 Everest winner with roughly AU$28 million in career earnings, and the season opening featured ceremonial fanfare that highlighted the race's public profile.