18/03/2012  Shatin  Race 7

VAUGIRARD shifted in at the start and bumped SAPELLI. Near the 1100 Metres, VAUGIRARD got its head up and proved difficult to settle when awkwardly placed close to the heels of NOBLE CONQUEROR. After the 600 Metres, FAT CHOY OOHLALA raced tight between PURE CHAMPION and VAUGIRARD. For a short distance in the early part of the Straight, KING OF SCOTS was held up for clear running. Approaching the 100 Metres, PACKING OK was crowded for room between KING OF SCOTS and SAPELLI which was taken in by THUMBS UP (B Prebble). B Prebble was advised to exercise more care in future. A veterinary inspection of PURE CHAMPION and JACOBEE after the race did not show any significant findings. PURE CHAMPION, THUMBS UP and KING OF SCOTS and were sent for sampling. <19/3/2012 Additional Veterinary Report>PURE CHAMPION, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. PURE CHAMPION was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A S Cruz this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to have a swollen right front fetlock. Before being allowed to race again, PURE CHAMPION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. The Veterinary Officer reported that MIGHTY HIGH was lame in the left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, MIGHTY HIGH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.