18/02/2018  Shatin  Race 10

ALWAYS WIN shifted out at the start, resulting in ROMAN ODYSSEY, INFINITY ENDEAVOUR and I’M THE CONQUIST being hampered. INFINITY ENDEAVOUR lost its right front plate at the start. WISHFUL THINKER and FALCON TURBO were crowded for room on jumping between BULB ELITE which was taken out by VICTORY MARVEL and VICTORY MACHINE which shifted in abruptly. From an outside barrier, FIAMA was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1100 Metres, BULLISH SMART was hampered when taken in by WINNING SUPREME (Apprentice H N Wong). Apprentice Wong was severely reprimanded and advised that he must be properly clear when shifting ground and further he was warned against the practice of shifting in at an acute angle. Approaching and passing the 1000 Metres, ROMAN ODYSSEY travelled keenly. ALWAYS WIN lost its right front plate near the 500 Metres. Passing the 150 Metres, WISHFUL THINKER was awkwardly placed for some distance behind ALWAYS WIN. Then when shifted to the outside of ALWAYS WIN to obtain clear running, WISHFUL THINKER brushed LUCKY HERO. Throughout the race, BULLISH SMART travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of BULLISH SMART and FLASH FAMOUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WISHFUL THINKER and INFINITY ENDEAVOUR were sent for sampling.