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. He is notable for winning multiple

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races. He was bred by Fraser Auret in Marton in the

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of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's

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. Auret had trained the dam Missy Moo to win five races. Missy Moo was served by the Windsor Park Stud stallion Shamexpress. 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 * 20 October 2024 – Premier Bowl (G2, 1200m),

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, beating Helios Express and California Spangle * 17 November 2024 – The Bochk Private Banking Jockey Cup Sprint (G2, 1200m),

, beating Howdeepisyourlove and Helios Express * 8 December 2024 – The Longines Hong Kong Sprint (G1, 1200m),

, beating Helios Express and Satono Reve * 19 January 2025 –

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(G1, 1200m),

, beating Helios Express and Howdeepisyourlove * 23 February 2025 –

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(G1, 1400m), Karis Teetan, beating Helios Express and Howdeepisyourlove * 30 March 2025 – The Sprint Cup (Group 2, 1200m),

, beating Helios Express and Lucky With You In the Longines 2024 World's Best Racehorse Rankings, Ka Ying Rising was rated =24 on a ranking of 121.

References

{{reflist 2020 racehorse births Racehorses bred in New Zealand Racehorses trained in Hong Kong