Hong Kong sprint star Ka Ying Rising has quashed rumours about his fitness ahead of Saturday’s $20 million The Everest with a slick gallop at Canterbury Park on Monday.
Trainer David Hayes was caught off guard when the TAB briefly froze betting markets after social media chatter questioned the horse’s condition.
#TABEverest favourite Ka Ying Rising stretches out at Canterbury in his last major piece of work ahead of Saturday’s $20 million sprint at Randwick. 👀 pic.twitter.com/XEGVwaZdKy
— Racing NSW (@racing_nsw) October 12, 2025
The speculation followed Ka Ying Rising’s third-place finish behind Linebacker and Overpass in a Randwick trial last week.
Jockey Zac Purton had rated the trial a “pass mark”, but doubts quickly emerged about whether the world’s top-rated sprinter was fully primed for Saturday’s 1200m showdown.
Those fears were put to rest when Ka Ying Rising produced a strong piece of work, cantering two laps before quickening sharply from the 800m and powering through the line.
Online bookmakers list him as a $1.75 favourite, ahead of Briasa, Jimmysstar and Joliestar at $7.