21/01/2012  Shatin  Race 7

ELUSIVE PRINCE began awkwardly. JOYFUL LUCK was slow to begin. FLYING TOGETHER was slow to begin and then shortly after the start was crowded for room between LEGENDARY DRAGON which began awkwardly and VINTAGE HUSSLER which got its head on the side and shifted out. After the 900 Metres, ELUSIVE PRINCE was steadied when crowded for room between SPACE RACE which shifted in after being crossed by GO BABY GO and RED LUCKY STAR which, after being bumped on the hindquarters by ELUSIVE PRINCE, then got its head on the side and shifted out. No action was taken. FLYING TOGETHER had difficulty obtaining clear running from the 400 Metres and until approaching the 100 Metres. After this, FLYING TOGETHER (T Clark) got its head on the side and lay out. T Clark, 3rd placegetter, was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race at least hands and heels where circumstances permit. Near the 350 Metres, DANE PATROL, which was giving ground, was momentarily crowded for room outside STALLION SUPREME which shifted ground. After the 200 Metres, ELUSIVE PRINCE was steadied when crowded for room between RED LUCKY STAR and LEGENDARY DRAGON which, after initially shifting in away from DREAM BUILDER, was then taken in slightly by that horse which in turn was taken in by FLYING TOGETHER which shifted in away the heels of VINTAGE HUSSLER which itself was awkwardly placed outside SPACE RACE which got its head on the side and shifted ground. In the circumstances, no action was taken. A veterinary inspection of ELUSIVE PRINCE after the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucopus in the horse's trachea. GO BABY BO and SPACE RACE were sent for sampling. <22/1/2012 Additional Veterinary Report> ELUSIVE PRINCE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucopus in the horse’s trachea. ELUSIVE PRINCE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Size this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in the right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, ELUSIVE PRINCE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.