 English Prince was regarded as a leading contender for the St Leger Stakes, but had a series of minor training problems before he appeared for his trial race, the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York Racecourse.He looked impressive before the race and started favourite, but after taking the lead in the straight he proved no match for Bustino and was beaten four lengths into second place.On returning from the race, the colt was found to be suffering from soreness in his right foreleg.