Ka Ying Rising will contest a key barrier trial at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Tuesday, October 6.
The world’s highest-rated horse will use the trial to prepare for The Everest.
The AU$20 million G1 The Everest will take place on October 17. The race covers 6f (1200m).
Ka Ying Rising will face four potential Everest rivals in the 1000m trial.
Joliestar, Angel Capital, Ninja and Headwall will also take part.
G1 King Charles III Stakes contenders Amazing Journey and Apocalyptic have also received nominations.
Everest awaits
Nine-time Hong Kong champion jockey Zac Purton has travelled to Australia to partner Ka Ying Rising in the barrier trial, while trainer David Hayes will also be at Randwick to oversee the hit-out.
Ka Ying Rising last season finished third in the corresponding barrier trial before becoming the first overseas horse to win The Everest, the world’s most lucrative turf race.
If successful on 17 October, Ka Ying Rising will extend his Hong Kong–record winning streak to 22 races and claim a 10th Group 1 title, matching the haul of Golden Sixty.
The barrier trial is scheduled to start at 9am local time (6am Hong Kong time/11pm Monday UK time) and will be broadcast live on the club’s online platforms.
This includes the HKJC TV App, 3-in-1 App Discover, Racing Touch, HKJC Racing Facebook page, HKJC Racing Sports Facebook page, @HKJC_Racing on X and HKJC Entertainment Facebook page.
Hong Kong racing resumes on Wednesday from Happy Valley.
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