G2 Sprint Cup

Zac Purton and David Hayes were left to scramble for adequate superlatives following another imperious performance from Ka Ying Rising in Monday's HK$5.35-million G2 Sprint Cup, with the son of Shamexpress once again lowering the 1,200-metre track record at Sha Tin on his way to a record-extending 19th consecutive victory. Ka Ying Rising, who was conceding 5lb to each of his six rivals, spreadeagled the field when first asked to quicken by Purton, leading by almost 10 lengths at one stage, before being eased down in the final 100 metres....