Ka Ying Rising (foaled 3 September 2020), previously named Mr Express, is a champion Thoroughbred racehorse born in New Zealand and trained in Hong Kong.[1] He is notable for winning multiple Group 1 races.[2]
He was bred by Fraser Auret in Marton in the Rangitikei district of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island.[3] Auret had trained the dam Missy Moo to win five races.[4][5] Missy Moo was served by the Windsor Park Stud stallion Shamexpress.[6] He was sold to clients of the trainer David Hayes and exported to Australia on 28 March 2023. After trialing he was sent to Hong Kong to commence his racing career.
Racing career
Notable wins by Ka Ying Rising include:
2 June 2024 – Sha Tin Vase (Group 3, 1200m), ridden by Karis Teetan, beating Flying Ace and Howdeepisyourlove.[7]
20 October 2024 – Premier Bowl (G2, 1200m), Zac Purton, beating Helios Express and California Spangle.[8]
14 December 2025 – The Longines Hong Kong Sprint (G1, 1200m), Zac Purton, beating Raging Blizzard and Fast Network.[17]
In the Longines 2024 World's Best Racehorse Rankings, Ka Ying Rising was rated =24 on a ranking of 121. Ka Ying Rising was rated the equal World's top ranked sprinter for 2024.
In the Longines 2025 World's Best Racehorse Rankings, as of the 9th of November, Ka Ying Rising retained their October rating of 126. However, Ka Ying Rising would be moved down one spot on the rankings in a tie at 7th place, after Calandagan was ranked first with a rating of 130. Ka Ying Rising remains the top rated sprinter in the rankings, with the only other sprinters on the list being tied at 30th with a rating of 120.[18]
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