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Ka Ying Rising Completes Sha Tin Trial Ahead of Chief Executive’s Cup

NZ Racing Desk

21 Aug 2026 — 1 min read

Ka Ying Rising Photo: HKJC

Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) completed his 1050m barrier trial on a rain affected All Weather surface at Sha Tin as he heads towards the Gr.3 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1200m) in 17 days (Sept 6).

🚨Ka Ying Rising has just completed his 1050m barrier trial on a rain affected All Weather surface @ Sha Tin with @zpurton as he heads towards the #SeasonOpener Group 3 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup in 17 days (Sept 6).

Time/Margin: 61.16 - 9.75L@HKJC_Racing #HKracing #WBS pic.twitter.com/TPjG9IVyzv
— 𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 (@tommentatornz) August 21, 2026

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