Multiple Group One winner El Vencedor is under an injury cloud ahead of next Sunday’s Gr.1 FWD QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin in Hong Kong.

Dr Bronte Forbes, the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Head of the Department of Veterinary Regulation, Welfare and Biosecurity Policy, has advised that the Stephen Marsh-trained gelding is being treated for lameness in the left hind leg.

The son of Shocking has been restricted to light work in the quarantine trotting ring since last Friday where he is being provided veterinary care and farrier treatment.

Forbes inspected El Vencedor on Monday morning prior to and after the horse worked in the quarantine trotting ring, and advised the horse had shown improvement, and was passed suitable to complete trackwork on the Sha Tin track on Tuesday morning.

El Vencedor will continue to be monitored and will be further examined at the first routine pre-race veterinary examination later today.