Superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) wasn't the only one to break new ground at Royal Randwick Saturday as The Everest itself set a new record for World Pool turnover on a single race and eclipsed the previous all-time high by over HK$16-million, the organization announced via press release.
The Everest attracted HK$83,024,693 (£8-million/AU$16.4-million) in wagering, shattering the prior mark of HK$66,197,958 set in 2023 for the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. Ka Ying Rising became the first international winner of the G1 The Everest on a blockbuster day of racing in Australia.
“The World Pool turnover record has been absolutely smashed by Ka Ying Rising's incredible performance in The Everest,” said Sam Nati, head of commingling at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. “When Wellington travelled to Royal Ascot in 2023, it resulted in a turnover record of over HK$66 million, while Romantic Warrior's presence in The Saudi Cup this year saw betting on that race shoot into the all-time top five, but today has blown those out of the water.”
“Ka Ying Rising taking on the Australian sprinters, who are notorious for being some of the world's best, felt like a world title boxing fight and it's clearly captured the attention of racing fans around the globe. It's a special moment for Hong Kong and a landmark for World Pool.”
More information and other key statistics about the World Pool races may be found here.
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