02/09/2018  Shatin  Race 5

SHANGHAI DRAGON began awkwardly and shortly after the start was bumped by PEACE N PROSPERITY which shifted out. FLYING LOVER and SUPER EURO STAR were crowded for room on jumping between ROMANTIC BONANZA and HARBOUR CENTURY, both of which shifted ground. This resulted in both FLYING LOVER and SUPER EURO STAR losing ground. From wide barriers, MONEY MARSHAL, THE CREATETH, THE FULL BLOOM and GLORIAM were all steadied and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover in the early stages. Passing the 1000 Metres, SUPER EURO STAR was crowded for room between ROMANTIC BONANZA and ALL YOU NEED (N Callan) which shifted in. N Callan was advised to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside in similar circumstances. In this incident, ROMANTIC BONANZA became unbalanced after receiving contact on the hindquarters from SUPER EURO STAR. Near the 950 Metres, ROMANTIC BONANZA was hampered when crowded for room inside ALL YOU NEED which was steadied away from the heels of KING OPIE (Z Purton) which shifted in. Z Purton was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he provides sufficient clearance when shifting ground in similar circumstances. KING OPIE and SMART CHARADE were sent for sampling.