THE world’s premier sprinter, Ka Ying Rising demolished quality opposition to post a Hong Kong record 18th successive victory in course record time in the HK$13 million Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup over seven furlongs at Sha Tin last Sunday.

Beating Silent Witness’ longstanding mark of 17 wins, from 2002 and 2005, Ka Ying Rising won in 1m 19.36s to smash the previous course record of 1m 19.92s.