Hong Kong Superstar Ka Ying Rising Loses First Race in 22 Starts at The Everest
Tempted held off a late challenge by world No. 1 Ka Ying Rising to win the $20 million race by a head, officials said.
- Australian mare Tempted upset Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising to win the $20 million The Everest on Saturday at Randwick, marking trainer Ciaron Maher's second victory in the world's richest race on turf.
- Ka Ying Rising entered as the $1.35 favorite, seeking his 23rd win from 25 career starts. Trainer David Hayes expressed concern over potential heavy track conditions, though the surface was rated a soft 5 after sunny weather.
- Jumping from barrier 11, the Hong Kong favorite was caught wide, while Tempted utilized barrier 1 to secure a perfect trip. Jockey Schofield praised the mare, saying, "She was so brave and so game and we knocked them off."
- Maher celebrated his second win in the 12-horse field, noting he expected a personal best from the mare. The victory reversed last year's result when Tempted finished second to Ka Ying Rising in the slot race.
- Elsewhere at Randwick, the A$5m King Charles III Stakes featured a battle between Autumn Glow and New Zealand-bred Ceolwulf. Racing in New Zealand continues with the Soliloquy Stakes at Ellerslie, following the meeting's relocation from Rotorua.
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Radio France Internationale
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising loses first race in 22 starts at The Everest
The six-year-old gelding, with Zac Purton in the saddle, was a huge favourite but drew an outside barrier and was unable to get the job done at Royal Randwick, finishing second. Tempted, last year's runner-up to Ka Ying Rising and ridden by Chad Schofield, instead took the honours and Aus$7.0 million (US$4.9 million) for barely a one-minute dash. The Chris Waller-trained Joliestar, steered by James McDonald, was third. "Amazing. I thought she wo…
Ka Ying comes up short in bid for second Everest win
Hong Kong superstar Ka Ying Rising lost his first race in 22 starts on Saturday after being stunned by Tempted on a soft track at the world's richest turf race, The Everest, in Sydney. The six-year-old gelding, with Zac Purton in the saddle, was a huge favourite but drew an outside barrier and was unable to get the job done at Royal Randwick, finishing second. Tempted, last year's runner-up to Ka Ying Rising and ridden by Chad Schofield, instead…
Sydney Morning Herald
Tempted pulls off 'impossible' Everest upset
Tempted held off a late charge led by short-priced favourite Ka Ying Rising to win the Everest at Randwick.
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