G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger) hero Kiseki (Jpn) (Rulership {Jpn})'s participation in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Vase is uncertain following the diagnosis of a fungal skin infection upon arrival to Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Jockey Club announced. The Katsuhiko Sumii trainee, who was last seen in action capturing that 3000-metre Classic at Kyoto on Oct. 22, is exhibiting a fungal skin infection on his left front leg and rump and it is suspected to be ringworm. The HKJC was not informed of the issue prior to the horse's arrival from Japan, which was found after an examination by a HKJC veterinarian and this issue will be raised with the relevant racing authority. Kiseki has been quarantined and is being treated with an antifungal medication, while biological samples have been submitted for laboratory analysis. His condition will be closely monitored, with additional samples slated to be taken prior to being declared for the aforementioned Vase on Dec. 10.
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