Ka Ying Rising, Hong Kong Horse of the Year (2024/25), won the G1 The Everest (1200m) on Saturday (18 October) in Sydney, Australia, becoming the first overseas horse to win the world’s richest turf race at Royal Randwick. The celebration ceremony, held to commemorate his historic victory, took place today (Sunday, 19 October) in the Parade Ring at Sha Tin Racecourse.

Trainer David Hayes and jockey Zac Purton shared their thoughts at the ceremony.