Ka Ying Rising could return for Everest revenge after nightmare run

David Hayes hasn’t ruled out bringing the world’s best sprinter, Ka Ying Rising, back to Australia for another crack at The Everest.

Hayes was gracious in defeat saying his star was caught too wide from barrier 11.

“We didn’t expect him to be there, but it was the barrier. Sometimes eleven can be a bonus, but he got caught wide,’’ he said.

‘’He settled a bit further back than we thought he would, and if we have to take a positive out of it, he was in front one stride after the post.

“So very brave. The first and third horse cut the corner and really had dream runs, and we had a horror (run) being six-wide, no cover. But he was brave, and I love the way he finished, but I hate the result.”

Despite commentary around how Ka Ying Rising would handle to soft ground, Hayes described the track as ‘’perfect’’.

“The ground was absolutely perfect. It was the barrier, and we actually thought the barrier would be a bonus, but it went the wrong way for us,’’ he said.

“I’ve had a chat with Zac (Purton) and he just thinks the barrier, getting caught so wide, and the winner had such a beautiful run. And well done to the winner. She’s had a big spring.

Hayes said Ka Ying Rising will now return to Hong Kong, refusing to rule out another Everest tilt in 2027.

“He’ll be there on Longines day and then Champions day, and this season is only just starting, so hopefully we might come back next year,’’ he said.