World's best sprinter Ka Ying Rising seals tenth straight win at Sha Tin - and Rachel King makes Grade 1 history in Japan

Ka Ying Rising, the world’s best sprinter, proved his stamina for 7f when sealing a remarkable tenth consecutive win in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin.

The David Hayes-trained four-year-old stepped up in trip for the first time, raced in second behind pacesetter California Spangle and found plenty when asked in the straight to score by a length and a half.

Ka Ying Rising secured a Group 1 hat-trick, having won the Hong Kong Sprint and Centenary Sprint Cup over 6f on his previous two outings.

He was partnered by Karis Teetan due to regular rider Zac Purton being sidelined with injury and the winning jockey paid tribute to his weighing room colleague.

• Watch: Ka Ying Rising wins the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin

Teetan said: “He was unbelievable. I’m really thankful that everything worked out well and really grateful to connections for putting me back on him.

“He flew out the gates and gained a nice position with the speed he has. He was waiting for me to push the button and when I did he responded really well.

“A special mention has to go to Zac. I spoke to him during the week, he was really kind and told me I’m on the best horse and ride him like that.”

Less than 15 hours after finishing second on Romantic Warrior in the Saudi Cup, James McDonald was successful aboard Voyage Bubble in the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup.

Voyage Bubble finished second to Romantic Warrior in the race last year and it was not plain sailing in the 1m2f contest this time. The Ricky Yiu-trained six-year-old appeared to clip heels on the final bend and had to be switched for a clear run in the straight but quickened up smartly to score in good style.

He has now won the first two legs of the Triple Crown in Hong Kong, having landed the Stewards’ Cup on his previous start, and will bid for a clean sweep in the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup on a first try over 1m4f on May 25.

McDonald said: "It wasn't the smoothest of trips but he's a great racehorse and I'm lucky to have him as a partner. He got me out of a sticky situation and overcame many obstacles throughout that race. He's not a one-trick pony and has so many strings to his bow."

King lands historic win in Japan

History was made in Japan on Sunday when Rachel King became the first female jockey to ride a Grade 1 winner in the country aboard Costa Nova in the February Stakes at Tokyo.

Rachel King: became the first female rider to land a Grade 1 in JapanCredit: Racing Photos

King was a former racing secretary to Clive Cox and rode six winners as an amateur and apprentice in Britain between 2009 and 2013. 

She has gone on to become one of the top riders in Australia and steered the Tetsuya Kimura-trained Costa Nova to win by three-quarters of a length in the mile dirt event.

• Watch: Rachel King wins the February Stakes aboard Costa Nova

King said: "I'm very proud to be the first female [to win a Grade 1 in Japan], but also very proud to win a Grade 1 in Japan as a jockey – and not just as a female jockey. I'm one of everyone and we’re treated the same, so I’m always thankful to Japan and all the supporters for welcoming me like that."

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