Trainer Happy with Everest Favourite

Ka Ying Rising draws barrier 11 for Everest

Trainer David Hayes has brushed off any concerns with a wide barrier after the world’s best sprinter Ka Ying Rising drew 11 for the $20 million Everest at Randwick.

Trainer happy with Everest favourite

Top horse trainer David Hayes is pleased with superstar Ka Ying Rising as he looks to defend his Everest crown in Sydney.

Ka Ying Rising ‘10 per cent better’ as he impresses David Hayes in key Everest gallop

Ka Ying Rising has lost 10lb since his Randwick trial last week and David Hayes has declared his champion sprinter “10 per cent better” than last year as he prepares to defend his crown in Saturday’s Group One The Everest (1,200m). Hayes said Ka Ying Rising has improved significantly since his solid but unspectacular second on a soft Randwick track in last Tuesday’s trial, with the nine-time Group One winner impressing in his final main gallop a…

Hayes: Ka Ying Rising "As Good As Black Caviar"

With five days to go until Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) bids to defend his G1 The Everest crown at Randwick, trainer David Hayes has reaffirmed his belief in the Hong Kong sprint sensation, describing the nine-time Group 1 winner as being “as good as Black Caviar”. “We probably need to have a bad day and The post Hayes: Ka Ying Rising “As Good As Black Caviar” appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video…

Ka Ying Rising impresses in final fast gallop before The Everest

Ka Ying Rising has breezed through his final piece of fast work ahead of the Group 1 The Everest at Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, impressing trainer David Hayes this morning. Partnered by regular track rider Roy Ip, the world’s highest-rated horse cruised about five furlongs at Canterbury Racecourse in Australia, delighting Hayes ahead of Saturday’s feature, when he will attempt to become the first horse since Redzel (2017 and 2018) to win th…

Hayes says Ka Ying Rising is better than ever for his 2026 Everest defence

Hall of Fame trainer David Hayes is convinced that Hong Kong champion Ka Ying Rising has returned to Sydney as a superior sprinter, setting him up for his attempt to win the Group 1 $20 million TAB Everest at Royal Randwick for the second year running on Saturday."Ka Ying Rising is a freak of nature,