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David Hayes is the son of legendary Australian trainer Colin Hayes and is a Hall of Fame member in his own right. He took out his own licence in 1990 and quickly established himself as one of the best handlers in the country, winning a host of Group Ones - including the Melbourne Cup, Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate. He moved to Hong Kong in 1996 and had plenty of success in a decade-long stint, winning two titles and the Hong Kong Derby with Elegant Fashion. After returning to Australia for 15 years, he is back in Hong Kong from the start of the 2020-21 season.
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Owners Peter Lau Pak-fai and Leung Shek-kong after Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising share Horse of the Year honours for 2025-26. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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Trainer David Hayes at Sha Tin. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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David Hayes celebrates a Happy Valley double last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Danny Shum after a Happy Valley winner. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

Exciting trainers’ championship finale looms as Hayes flags Ka Ying experiment

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Caspar Fownes celebrates a Happy Valley four-timer last month. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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Ka Ying Rising easily won the Group One Chairman’s Sprint Prize on Champions Day at Sha Tin. Photo: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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Jockey James McDonald laps up the love from fans at Sha Tin after Romantic Warrior’s win in the 2024 QEII Cup. Photos: Kenneth Chan
Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

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Hong Kong racing

Prospect of wet track no concern for Hayes as Ka Ying bids for 20th straight win

Rain is tipped to hit the city in the second half of the week, but champion trainer is confident his superstar will handle it.

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