Ka Ying Rising Seeks Historic 18th Consecutive Victory at Sha Tin
The world's fastest racehorse, Ka Ying Rising, is poised to make history this Sunday morning at Sha Tin racecourse in Hong Kong. Trained by David Hayes, the superstar thoroughbred aims to shatter the long-standing record of 17 consecutive victories held by Silent Witness for over two decades.
Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup Showdown
Ka Ying Rising will compete in the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup at 8:35 am over seven furlongs. Having triumphed in this corresponding race last season in his sole attempt at the distance, and officially rated 16 pounds ahead of his nearest rival Lucky Sweynesse, defeat appears virtually inconceivable. Thousands of fans are expected to witness what could be a historic performance, with many considering the admission price worthwhile just to see his potential victory celebration.
Supporting Card Opportunities
The 11-race program offers several compelling betting opportunities beyond the main event. Heaving, trained by David Eustace, appears ready to secure his first victory in the Rose Handicap at 10:20 am over seven furlongs. The former Australian import, a three-time winner in his home country, has demonstrated significant ability in his four Hong Kong starts to date.
In his most recent outing a fortnight ago, Heaving finished fourth to Emblazon over the same course and distance. Starting from the unfavorable outside gate 14, he encountered racing misfortune but impressed observers with his strong finishing effort. This Sunday, drawing the more favorable gate five should allow him to position closer to the early pace, with in-form jockey Jerry Chau taking the reins.
Despite facing competition including hat-trick-seeking Salon S and Ka Ying Attack, Heaving appears capable of outperforming his current handicap rating and securing victory.
Early Morning Watch
For early risers, Heaving's stable companion Sea Diamond warrants attention in the Heung Kuk Centenary Cup Handicap at 7:00 am over six furlongs. The four-year-old has shown dramatic improvement since his January debut, with strong positive signals emerging from the stable regarding his current form and potential.
The Sha Tin meeting promises both historic significance in the main event and competitive racing throughout the supporting card, making it a must-watch for racing enthusiasts worldwide.
