MUMBAI Thursday, February 17 , 2011

A long card of 10 races, with favorites to rule likely.

Race 1. Sharp Runner,Sun Kissed, Hi Dolly Upset : Loyal Tycoon
The race should be restricted to above four horses. Sharp runner seems to have improved a lot, at this handicap can surprise.

Race 2. Ocean Warrior
A 6 horse race for the mile and half distance. The race is at the mercy of Ocean Warrior. Uruj and Divine Majesty can look to place only.

Race 3. The Saint, Swiss Belle, Ocean Queen Upset : The Right Man.
The race is between Ocean Queen, Silver Screen, Swiss Belle, The Saint,Victoress and The Right Man. The Right Man disappointed last time, got out late at start, if takes proper jump, can place here. Ocean Queen looks very well prepared for this race, weight can be a stopper. Silver Screen is running its distance, can cause problem, if goes all out. Swiss Belle last run was impressive in last furlong, will fight for sure here. The Saint last run was disappointing, looks to have improved after that run, with BLK today will be a different proposition. Victoress bred well for speed, can place here.

Race 4. Maria Teresa , Ocean Legacy, Viva La Diva Upset : Emerald Valley
The sprint of 51/2 furlong. The main contenders are Ocean Legacy, Viva La Diva, Maria Teresa, and Emerald Valley.  Maria Teresa has improved with each run, will surely run very well.Viva La Diva is running after sometime, is bred for speed, will give stiff fight to all if fit. Ocean Legacy lost twice very closely, with the positive Jockey  change will be tough to beat today. Emerald Valley, though at top wt., can still cause lot of problem note.

Race 5. Scarlet Pimpernel, Oriental Dawn(E/W), Celcius Upset :Royal Honour
A 3 year old race. The contenders are Oriental Dawn, Royal Honour, Scarlet Pimpernel, Celsius, and Kathelynn. Kathelynn has improved after last run, has a chance to place here. Celsius is tracking well can place here. Scarlet Pimpernel is by hold that tiger, is bred for speed, will show its best in 6-7f races, is tracking extremely well, will be very tough to beat today. Royal Honour looks a speedy type can place. Oriental Dawn ran well last time will give fight to SP, will be surely in 1-2.

Race 6. Mistral, Hurricane Bird, Michele Marieci Upset: Star Goddess(E/W).
A class IV sprint race with 16 runners. The main competitors are Michele Marieci, Hurricane Bird,Temblador,  Mistral , and Star Goddess. Star Goddess is bred very well, will relish the Mumbai straight, can place at long odds. Mistral is also very well bred, ran well last time up, will improve on that will run a good race. Hurricane Bird last run was impressive can place here. Temblador is bred well can surprise to finish on board. Michele Marieci is at top weight, ran well  and has improved a lot, will place for sure, winning might be tough.

Race 7. Star Of Killarney, Persian Lily, Palazzo Grazioli Upset : National Glory 
The race is between Star Of Killarney, Persian Lily, Palazzo Grazioli, National Glory and Hunter Bay.

Race 8. Star Builder, Floods Of Fortune Upset : Icon
A mile race. The main competitors are Star Builder, Icon and Floods Of Fortune.

Race 9. Catalyst(E/W), Visionaire, Big Old Man  Upset : Kite Runner.

Race 10. Tamarai, C'est La Vie , Swoosh Upset : Its Spirit of Racing.

All the best.