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Ka Ying Rising wins the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang

Trainer Hayes sends warning to Ka Ying Rising’s rivals after record-setting win

David Hayes says he is looking forward to two more years of dominant performances from world’s best sprinter

22 Feb 2026

Ka Ying Rising, ridden by Zac Purton, wins the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising gallops into the racing record books with 18th consecutive win

22 Feb 2026 - 4:40 PM

Colourful King bolts in up the Sha Tin straight under Zac Purton in November. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Colourful King spearheads Eustace’s bid for a change of luck

21 Feb 2026 - 3:06 PM

Trainer David Hayes (right) celebrates Ka Ying Rising’s Centenary Sprint Cup blitz last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Extra pressure no concern for Hayes as Ka Ying bids for 18th straight win

20 Feb 2026 - 3:57 PM

Seraph Gabriel in action in a recent Sha Tin trial. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Who wins at Sha Tin? Gabriel to sprout wings en route to Hong Kong Derby

18 Feb 2026 - 10:00 PM

Ka Ying Rising wins a barrier trial at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Ka Ying Rising wins barrier trial ‘as you’d expect’ as David Hayes looks to continue hot streak

10 Feb 2026 - 11:33 AM

Zac Purton will again ride Sagacious Life in the Classic Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Zac Purton sticks with Sagacious Life in Classic Cup, while Self Improvement settles in well in Saudi Arabia

9 Feb 2026 - 5:30 PM

Max Que cruises to victory under Zac Purton last start. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham fancies Happy Valley pair in bid to extend trainers’ championship lead

9 Feb 2026 - 2:34 PM

Francis Lui celebrates a treble at Sha Tin last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Francis Lui puts faith in Speed Dragon and Chancheng Glory to continue purple patch

5 Feb 2026 - 6:29 PM

Ka Ying Rising cruises to victory under Zac Purton in the Group One Centenary Sprint Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The state of play as the Hong Kong racing season approaches halfway point

5 Feb 2026 - 3:05 PM

Little Paradise storms home to claim the Classic Mile. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Is Classic Mile hero Little Paradise the next big thing in Hong Kong racing?

2 Feb 2026 - 8:11 PM

John Size had another Sunday to remember at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

John Size slams in Sha Tin treble as his midseason renaissance picks up more steam

1 Feb 2026 - 7:38 PM

Little Paradise storms clear to win the Classic Mile under Vincent Ho. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Little Paradise stamps himself as a rising star with breathtaking Classic Mile romp

1 Feb 2026 - 6:58 PM

Sagacious Life surges to victory under Zac Purton. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

Pierre Ng bullish about improving Sagacious Life in Classic Mile

31 Jan 2026 - 4:53 PM

Trainer Francis Lui and jockey Zac Purton were in outstanding form in January. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

The Hong Kong Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of January

29 Jan 2026 - 10:00 PM

Hong Kong’s Clarissa Lyra, seen here in the Longines Stakes race at last year’s show, will be back this year. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong racing

World’s best equestrians back in town for Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show

29 Jan 2026 - 9:00 PM

Mark Newnham is hoping his four strong group can get the job done at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.

Hong Kong racing

Mark Newnham mob-handed as he goes for back-to-back Classic Mile wins at Sha Tin

29 Jan 2026 - 3:45 PM

Trainer David Hayes celebrates his 700th Hong Kong victory with jockey Keith Yeung Ming-lun. Photos: Kenneth Chan

Hong Kong racing

In-form David Hayes rings up 700th Hong Kong win in emotional Happy Valley double

28 Jan 2026 - 11:39 PM