Everest-bound Ka Ying Rising monitored over hoof issue

Everest-bound superstar Ka Ying Rising is being monitored by Hong Kong vets over a minor left hind hoof issue ahead of his seasonal return at Sha Tin.

Hong Kong Jockey Club veterinary department are monitoring a minor left hind hoof problem to Ka Ying Rising in the lead-up to his seasonal return at Sha Tin on Sunday.

Ka Ying Rising due is to return in the Chief Executive’s Cup, his only lead-up to next month’s Everest, but the HKJC put out a release on Wednesday quoting Doctor Bronte Forbes, the head of its veterinary department, confirming bruising to a hoof.

The world champion sprinter was sedated and scanned on Tuesday as part of the protocols for The Everest, which was used as part of the process in assessing the injury.

“Dr Forbes confirmed the condition has improved and KA YING RISING will continue to be monitored by the Club Veterinary Surgeons and will be subject to further veterinary assessment … prior to the running of The HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup,” the release stated. “Trainer Mr D A Hayes has advised that the minor condition has not interrupted the horse’s training regime and KA YING RISING is scheduled to gallop [on Thursday].”