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BARRIER 'BLOOPER' IS ONLY RISING CONCERN FOR HONG KONG CHAMP
The Straits Times
|December 13, 2025
Group 1 Sprint is Ka Ying Rising's to lose even if inner lane is a double-edged sword
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Hong Kong megastar Ka Ying Rising winding up one of his last spots of exercise with his track rider in the saddle at Sha Tin on Dec 12. The world's best sprinter is bidding for a second consecutive victory in the Group 1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Dec 14.
(PHOTO: HKJC)
David Hayes has downplayed any concerns over star sprinter Ka Ying Rising drawing barrier one for the first time in his career, when he confronts 12 rivals in the HK$28 million (S$4.7 million) Group 1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Dec 14.
Aiming for his 16th consecutive win with Ka Ying Rising, Hayes said the only fear was that the world's highest-rated sprinter could miss the start.
"I think the shortest way home is the rail," said Hayes. "He is the fastest horse in the world, so unless he makes a proper blooper out of the gates, it has to be a huge advantage.
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