Ka Ying Rising Unrivalled In Sprint Cup Win

Straight Arron hands Poon first Group 2 win in other HK feature, Chairman's Trophy

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HONG KONG - Delivering a chilling reminder of his extraordinary talent, Ka Ying Rising posted his 11th consecutive victory with a blistering display in the HK$5.35 million (S$921,000) Group 2 Sprint Cup (1,200m) at Sha Tin on March 30.

The world's highest-rated sprinter, Ka Ying Rising ($5.30) demolished his opposition with his usual nonchalance to score by three lengths from Helios Express and Lucky With You. He clocked 1min 8.18sec after being eased down by Purton with 100m to go.

After stalking California Spangle to the 400m, David Hayes' superstar exploded away with a 10.54sec sectional to the 200m to put the contest beyond doubt.

"The leader (California Spangle) didn't go as fast as I was hoping he would go. I travelled a bit stronger than I would have liked and, with the extra weight on his back, I didn't want to sit around and wait for the others," said Purton.

"So I sent him for home early. He was always cruising and didn't give us a moment of worry and that's the good thing about him."

Ka Ying Rising's latest triumph elevated the four-year-old into outright third place for the most wins in a row in Hong Kong behind Silent Witness (17) and Golden Sixty (16).