Ka Ying Rising’s amazing victory in The Everest started to sink in for trainer David Hayes and jockey Zac Purton late Sunday as they sat back, “drinking some really nice reds, and puffing on cigars”.

The world’s best sprinter flew out of Sydney late Monday, but not before winning over the Australian locals – and further enhancing his reputation with racegoers around the world – after his powerhouse win in Saturday’s $20m feature at Randwick.

If Hayes had his way, Ka Ying Rising would have hung around for a shot at the Russell Balding Stakes at Randwick on Saturday week. He insists the 1300m trip is Ka Ying Rising’s ideal distance, and there was a $1m prizemoney bonus for potentially completing the double.

The 1200m sprint on the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington also

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