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There are great sprinters.
There are champion sprinters.
And then there are those rare horses that transcend the sport, becoming global icons whose performances redefine what is possible.
Ka Ying Rising has reached that level.
The Hong Kong-trained superstar arrives in 2026 not simply as another Everest contender, but as the defending champion and widely recognised as the world’s premier turf sprinter. After creating history by becoming the first overseas-trained horse to win The TAB Everest, the David Hayes-trained gelding now returns to Sydney with one objective—to become only the second horse in history to successfully defend Australia’s richest race.
Victory would elevate Ka Ying Rising into an entirely different category.
It would confirm that his 2025 triumph was no one-off international raid.
It would cement his reputation as one of the greatest sprinters of the modern era.
And it would further strengthen the growing international appeal of The Everest as the world’s premier sprint race.
When The Everest was first introduced in 2017, it was designed to attract the world’s fastest sprinters.
For several years, Australia’s elite dominated the race.
Then came Ka Ying Rising.
Already a multiple Group 1 winner in Hong Kong, the powerful son of Shamexpress travelled to Sydney carrying enormous expectations. While many overseas visitors had previously struggled to adapt to Australian racing conditions, Ka Ying Rising produced a devastating display, defeating a high-class field with authority to become the first international winner of The Everest.
The victory resonated throughout world racing.
It demonstrated that Hong Kong’s sprinting ranks could not only compete with Australia’s best—they could conquer them.
For trainer David Hayes, it was another remarkable milestone in an extraordinary international career.
For jockey Zac Purton, it further enhanced his standing as one of the world’s elite riders.
For racing fans, it was simply breathtaking.
Ka Ying Rising’s story is unlike many champions.
Foaled in New Zealand and initially known as Mr Express, he was identified as a horse with enormous potential before beginning his racing career in Hong Kong.
Under the care of David Hayes, he improved rapidly.
What followed has been one of the most dominant sprinting campaigns seen anywhere in the world.
Successive victories quickly turned into an extraordinary winning streak.
Track records fell.
Group 1 trophies accumulated.
Rivals repeatedly chased in vain as Ka Ying Rising established himself as the benchmark by which every other sprinter would be judged.
By the middle of 2026, he had accumulated an astonishing sequence of victories while collecting Group 1 wins in the Hong Kong Sprint, Centenary Sprint Cup, Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup, Chairman’s Sprint Prize, and The Everest itself.
Every champion possesses unique qualities.
Ka Ying Rising appears to possess almost all of them.
His greatest weapon is his devastating cruising speed.
Unlike many sprinters that rely on a short explosive burst, Ka Ying Rising can sustain elite speed over the entire 1200 metres.
He settles comfortably before accelerating with remarkable ease.
The faster the early tempo, the stronger he becomes.
That versatility makes him incredibly difficult to defeat.
Whether the race is run at a blistering pace or develops into a tactical contest, he adapts.
Few sprinters possess that ability.
It is one of the defining characteristics of truly exceptional horses.
Few trainers understand international racing better than David Hayes.
Having trained successfully in Australia, Hong Kong and around the world, Hayes appreciates exactly what is required to prepare horses for overseas campaigns.
The 2025 Everest victory provided invaluable experience.
Both horse and trainer learned from the trip.
Hayes has openly acknowledged that Ka Ying Rising returned to Hong Kong a stronger and more mature horse after his Australian adventure. He has also indicated that lessons from the first trip will shape every aspect of the 2026 campaign, from travel timing to training intensity before departure.
That experience may prove crucial.
Travelling internationally is never simple.
Every detail matters.
This time, nothing will be unfamiliar.
Perhaps the most intimidating aspect for rivals is that Ka Ying Rising may actually be improving.
Throughout the first half of 2026, the gelding continued to dominate Hong Kong sprinting, winning further Group 1 races while setting new track records over both 1200 and 1400 metres at Sha Tin. Trainer David Hayes has repeatedly stated that the horse has returned stronger, more mature and in career-best condition.
For opposition trainers, those comments are concerning.
Stopping last year’s winner was already a daunting assignment.
Stopping an improved version appears even more difficult.
Partnerships define racing history.
Think Black Caviar and Luke Nolen.
Winx and Hugh Bowman.
Nature Strip and James McDonald.
Ka Ying Rising and Zac Purton are rapidly becoming another iconic combination.
Purton understands the gelding perfectly.
He knows when to allow him to travel.
He knows when to ask for maximum effort.
Perhaps most importantly, he knows how much horse remains underneath him at every stage of a race.
That confidence allows Purton to make split-second tactical decisions that often determine Group 1 outcomes.
Few jockeys are better equipped for the pressure of another Everest.
Winning The Everest once is extraordinarily difficult.
Winning it twice consecutively is an even greater challenge.
Every defending champion carries additional pressure.
Rivals study every performance.
Handicappers analyse every strength.
Every trainer develops specific strategies designed to cause an upset.
History also shows how difficult repeat victories can be in elite sprinting.
The margins between success and defeat are incredibly small.
One awkward stride.
One moment of interference.
One tactical mistake.
That is often all it takes.
Ka Ying Rising will not simply need to reproduce his best.
He may need to improve again.
Australia remains the home of world-class sprinting.
Every spring produces another outstanding generation of fast horses.
The 2026 edition of The Everest is expected to feature a deep field of established stars and emerging talent.
Among the horses already discussed as potential challengers are exciting younger sprinters looking to establish themselves against the world’s benchmark.
Whoever lines up against Ka Ying Rising will understand one simple fact.
To win The Everest, they will almost certainly need to defeat the world’s highest-rated sprinter at his absolute best.
That is an enormous task.
Royal Randwick provides one of Australia’s fairest sprinting stages.
Its long home straight allows every horse an opportunity.
Luck certainly plays a role.
But class usually prevails.
Ka Ying Rising’s powerful finishing style appears perfectly suited to the famous course.
His 2025 victory demonstrated that he handles Australian conditions comfortably.
With another year of maturity behind him, there is every reason to believe he can perform equally well again.
Ka Ying Rising already occupies a special place in Hong Kong racing.
His extraordinary winning streak, multiple Group 1 victories and Horse of the Year honours have secured his place among the jurisdiction’s modern greats.
A second Everest would elevate that legacy internationally.
Australian racing fans would embrace him alongside the great overseas raiders.
His achievements would also strengthen the growing relationship between Hong Kong and Australian racing.
International participation is exactly what The Everest was designed to encourage.
Ka Ying Rising has become the perfect ambassador.
The Everest is no longer simply Australia’s richest race.
It has become an international championship for the world’s fastest turf sprinters.
Ka Ying Rising’s participation reinforces that status.
His presence ensures worldwide attention.
Hong Kong fans will follow every step.
Australian racing enthusiasts will eagerly await his arrival.
International media will once again focus on Royal Randwick.
Very few horses possess the ability to generate that level of global interest.
Should Ka Ying Rising successfully defend his Everest crown, the achievement would resonate throughout world racing.
He would become:
Those are remarkable achievements.
They would also further enhance the legacy of trainer David Hayes, jockey Zac Purton and the entire Hong Kong racing industry.
Every great sporting event needs a benchmark.
A champion everyone wants to defeat.
In 2026, Ka Ying Rising occupies that position.
He is no longer the exciting overseas challenger.
He is the defending champion.
The favourite.
The horse every trainer studies.
The runner every jockey watches.
The benchmark by which every other sprinter will be measured.
That pressure accompanies greatness.
It is earned.
Great champions rarely seek history.
History simply follows them.
Ka Ying Rising arrives on the doorstep of the 2026 TAB Everest carrying an extraordinary résumé, an unbeaten aura and the confidence that comes from already conquering Australia’s richest sprint.
He has already transformed perceptions of what international sprinters can achieve in Australia.
Now he has the opportunity to do something even more remarkable.
A successful defence of The Everest would not simply add another Group 1 trophy to an already glittering career.
It would cement his place among the immortals of world sprinting.
Whether history is repeated remains to be seen.
But one thing is already certain.
When the barriers open at Royal Randwick in October 2026, every horse in the field will be chasing one champion.
And that champion’s name is Ka Ying Rising.
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