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…
Ka Ying Rising, a Hong Kong superstar, failed to secure his second consecutive victory in The Everest, the world's richest turf race, on Saturday. Despite being a 12-horse field, the six-year-old gelding, ridden by Zac Purton, faced a tough challenge. The favorite, Tempted, with Chad Schofield on his back, emerged victorious, earning a prize of A$7 million.
Joliestar, trained by Chris Waller and guided by James McDonald, secured the third spot. Tempted, a four-year-old mare with an unbeaten record since last year's race, was the only horse to challenge Ka Ying Rising. Despite concerns about the soft track after recent rain, Tempted showcased her prowess, pulling away in a late sprint to claim the top prize.
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