David Hayes says Ka Ying Rising is at his best ever as streak eyes history

David Hayes knows what it is like to be on the other side of a Ka Ying Rising.

He was in Hong Kong for Silent Witness, whose record of 17 consecutive wins Ka Ying Rising will be out to exceed in Sunday’s Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin.

He was also in awe of Black Caviar.

“Those horses, Silent Witness and Black Caviar, you didn’t feel like you had a chance, they were that much better than their rivals,” Hayes said.

“I’m still pinching myself that I have a horse that is in that category.”

“It is a lot more stressful being on the other side of things because you know that if he gets beaten, it will be bigger news than if he wins.”

“You sort accept that these champions are just too good, and it leaves you with hope only, really, when you race against them.”

“So with Ka Ying Rising I know he has to be ready every time we go to the races because I don’t want the streak to end.”

Hayes has labelled Ka Ying Rising the best horse he has trained and talked of the stages of becoming a champion.

“You start off winning a couple of races, quite easily, and as the streak continues, you become a hype horse,” Hayes said.

“What these great sprinters have is the ability to stretch and go away from the others without it looking like there is much effort.”

“Ka Ying Rising went beyond being a hype horse when he went international and won the Everest.”

“He proved he was champion away from home, and really, he is still just getting better.”

“I think the 1400m might be his best trip because of his ability to cruise and lengthen and quicken.”

“He is ready to go on Sunday and we are already thinking about coming back to the Everest.”