Friday 11 February 2011

BANGALORE Saturday, February 12 , 2011

A 10 race card for the day. Interesting card, where there will be some pretty good competition.

Race 1. Touching The Town(Win), No Doubt, Caraway. Upset : Nadia.
A 3 year old maidens race for the 51/2 furlong. Here speed and coming out of the gates strongly will matter a lot for the end result. The main contenders are Touching The Town, Nadia, Caraway and  No Doubt
Touching The Town is by the deceased sire Midtown, which has a good record till now, is tracking extremely well, can very well make fun of the runners here. Nadia is tracking well, the distance can be sharp but still can place. Caraway can only wish to place. No Doubt has improved a lot after last run, will make everyone run here.

Race 2. Spring Beauty, Absence, Angel Queen Upset : Silver Court
A class V race and an upset is likely. Spring Beauty is the one to watch here.

Race 3. Shivalik Prince(E/W), Final Countdown, Shahraan Upset : Intrigue
A 3 year old maidens race. The main contenders are Shivalik Prince, Shahraan, Final Countdown, Cinnamon Rush and Intrigue.  Shivalik Prince is bred very well, should make everyone run. Shahraan ran well last time in same distance, looks a speedy customer, if attempted start to finish, can place. Final Countdown is prepared very well, bred nicely, drawn wide and also the Jockey choice is surprising, can place. Cinnamon Rush can place with this jockey. Intrigue is by Whipper known for producing speedy horses, can surprise.

Race 4. Ideal Match, Humsafar, Sachimore Upset : Brace cat.
Another class V race. The race should be between Hamsafar, Ideal Match, Brave Cat  and Sachimore.

Race 5. Lowndes Square, Chintz, Caprioska. Upset : What A Friend(E/W)
A competitive race. The race is between Lowndes Square, Lock And Load, Chintz, Caprioska, and What A Friend. What A Friend ran below par last time, has a chance to redeem itself. Lock and Load ran well last time has a chance to place here. Caprioska has been prepared extensively, win run a good race surely. Lowndes Square has chance based on its last run, with Suraj to guide can win here. Chintz has a chance to place and can surprise.Hatsuhana ran well last time, but Jockey is questionable, better stay away at lower odds.

Race 6. Native Talent(E/W), Rip Van Winkle, Saddle Queen Upset : The Senator.
A mile race.the main contenders are Redshift, Rip Van Winkle, Native Talent, Saddle Queen, and The Senator. The Senator ran well last time, the step up of distance will suit it fine. Rip Van Winkle run in same distance in upper class was very impressive, with Suraj to guide here will give fight to all. Redshift will relish the step up in distance, can place. Saddle Queen is carrying lot of weight, which might act as a stopper. Native Talent looks to be tried today, is running its distance, will be the one to beat here.

Race 7. Ohiyesa(E/W), Tanzanite, Spark Of Bronte Upset : Flaming Lamborgini.
THE NARASIMHARAJA CUP : Class I race. The main contenders are Ohiyesa, Flaming Lamborgini, Tanzanite, Spark Of Bronte and Clear Mandate. Tanzanite won well last time, at this handicap will try to run away from all. Ohiyesa is a good horse, which can win here even with top weight, watch out. Flaming Lamborgini has been a good performer, can win but for that Suraj has to be at his best. Clear Mandate's last run was impressive, but was at bottom weight, today it wont be easy to even place. Spark Of Bronte ran well in early part of season, can run well here to place.

Race 8. Wild Nexus, Sun Doro, Mitraya  Upset : She's A Lady
A sprint race. The race is between She's A Lady, Wild Nexus, Sun Doro, Mitraya and Cool Whistle. A bad race by all accounts.

Race 9. The Dawn, Sun Gold, Foresight  Upset : Rubellite.
The race is restricted to Foresight, Rubellite, The Dawn, and Sun Gold.

Race 10.Rugged Beauty, Brunetta, Royal Player Upset : Dramatic Dancer
A quality race, and good competition on the cards. The main contenders are Rugged Beauty, Brunetta, Dramatic Dancer, and Royal Player. Rugged beauty on merit can canter home, but not sure of intentions. Dramatic dancer is the only one who on merit can upset note.
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All the best.

Thursday 10 February 2011

MYSORE Friday, February 11 , 2011

After a brief break, racing commences. A card of 9 races for the day.

Race 1. Analika, Breed Apart, Major Impression Upset : Callidora
Typical class V race to start the day where every horse has a chance. Breed Apart is a class above horse, not sure of its intentions here, can win if tried. Major Impression, due to relative Jockey merit can place, winning is very unlikely. Callidora last 2 runs were bad, but is a far better horse, can win today. Berkley Square can place. Analika last 2 runs are suggestive, has come to form, at this weight, can win here.

Race 2. Sizzling Star, Aryansh, Intifada Upset : Nicoletta.
Another class V race. The contenders are Intifada, Aryansh,  and Sizzling Star.Halo Of Splendour can place. Spark of Zeal  can place is the rider is able to handle weight. Intifada is looking good at this class as it ran well in upper class, only weight might be a stopper. Aryansh at this handicap will give will fight to all. Sizzling Star ran well twice, will be the one to watch today.

Race 3. Aerial Acrobat, Mom In Law, Rock All. Upset : The Fuhrer
A race for3 year old.  The main contenders are Aerial Acrobat, Rock All, The Fuhrer, and Mom In Law .
Someone Somewhere is well bred, but distance and intentions will not suit it. Mom In Law will place, can surprise. The Fuhrer is very well bred, prepared well can upset. Aerial Acrobat ran well last time, is ridden by Appu today, will suit his style, will place, can win note.Rock All, has improved a lot after last run, is speedy will make everyone run.

Race 4.  Looking To Luck, Miss Mexico, Queen Of Destiny  Upset :Vertex
Looking To Luck ran well last time, will run well again. Miss Mexico has appu riding today, the jockey merit will merit a place, winning will be tough. Queen Of Destiny can cause an upset, if ridden out. Vertex will relish the step up in distance, can place at long odds.

Race 5. Rashida(E/W), The Force,Yankee Lane Upset : Fantabulous Prince.
The race should be between The Force, Rashida, Fantabulous Prince and  Yankee Lane. Rashida, at this handicap will be very tough to toss today.The Force will give a good account of itself.

Race 6. Aaj Tak(Win), Arkwright, Heros Dominance Upset : Sun Device.
An upset race. Arkwright ran well in lower class, will have a chance here.Sun Device is a far better horse than its results show, can place at long odds. Heros Dominance can only place.Aaj Tak flopped too many times, will run away today.

Race 7.  Super Sha,War Head, Lyra/Chief De Mission  Upset :  Red Dawn
Super Sha looks home and dry here. Should win easy if tried. Red Dawn is a good horse can run well here.

Race 8.  Rising Queen, Admiranda, Suave Upset : On Call.
The race should be between Suave, Rising Queen, Admiranda, On Call and  Yes I can

Race 9. Kapathos, Milford, Princess Nero Upset : Authoritative.
A bad race. An upset is very likely.The contenders are  Princess Nero, Kapathos, Milford, Authoritative and Snap Dragon.


All the best.

Sunday 6 February 2011

Indian Derby MUMBAI February 6 , 2011

A really competitive card for the derby day. A 10 race card for the day, with lot of trainers going all out to stake their claim. The races will push few horses to the limit, and chance of new record timings are very much there.Enjoy the day and have a blast.

Race 1. Red Tabasco, Rio Del Ray,  Nou Camp  , Upset :  Hurricane Bird 
A 5f race having 18 horses running. This sort of race is won based on draw and Jockey merit more than the horses' merit.  Hurricane Bird  is bred for speed, is tracking OK, can place at long odds note. Nou Camp  at thiw weight will be a danger. Rio Del Ray is drawn wide, likes to come from wide, has a chance here.Mesmerizer  is thought of very highly, can win, but better to leave today as running after long time.Red Tabasco has run in upper class and ran well, in same distance, will be the one to beat. Foxtrot is a horse with good initial speed, drawn wide, will still go to front cutting across, has not been fancied till now, but the odds offered it too less to take a chance on it.

Race 2. Javo, Majestic Force, Word Of Honour Upset :  Home Alone
THE MCDOWELL SIGNATURE PREMIER TROPHY: A 3 year old maidens race.
The main contenders are   Home Alone, Javo, Majestic Force, Combined Operation and Word Of Honour.
Combined Operation is bred well, has improved after last run will run a good race. Word Of Honour has finished in the frame in both starts, can fight. Majestic Force has improved after each run, with C.Rajendra to ride will go all out. Javo had an easy run 1st time up, seems to have come to hand lately, with this Jockey will be the one to beat. Home Alone is tracking well, is bred for speed, will run a good race, but not sure how it will do over a mile.

Race 3. Evangilist, Money Flash,  Rob N Rob Upset : Escalating
A class V 1000 m race. An upset from Nuncio or Rising Asset is expected.

Race 4. Laserre(E/W), Sacred Relic, Azul  Upset :  Roesti
THE ROMANOV RED `CHASE YOUR PASSION` TROPHY: The race should be between Azul, Laserre, Roesti,  and Sacred Relic. Sacred Relic at this handicap will spell danger to all. Laserre has been twice unlucky, will run well today, watch out.Azul won well last time, handicap is stiff, but will still hope to place. Roesti , if it stays the distance , can win.

Race 5. Pure Elation(E/W), Illustrious, Tequilla Upset : Estevez.
THE VLADIVAR CUP : The field looks highly competitive. The main contenders are  Rajasthan Royals, Estevez, Illustrious, Pure Elation, Star Of Venus and Tequila. The race can anyway. Rajasthan Royals last win was very convincing, though at stiff handicap, will still make the race competitive. Estevez can do this distance, provided the Jockey shows some good skill. Illustrious, the unlucky horse, if everything is fine will make mincemeat of the opposition. Pure Elation at this handicap is a danger to all. Star of Venus if fit will fight all, not sure about its fitness. Tequila is at a very good handicap, will do all running and can end up holding on.

Race 6.  Dancing Glances, Caribbean Queen,  Zaracha Upset : Lago Medio(E/W)
THE ANTIQUITY BLUE `FUSION OF THE FINEST` TROPHY : 22 horses running here, the Jockey merit and draw will again decide the faith of the race. An upset is likely.

Race 7. Becket, Star Future, Diego Rivera Upset : Native Knight(E/W)
THE R.N. KANGA GOLD TROPHY : A class mile race. The race is having a very interesting look with Star Future, Native Knight, Beautiful Stranger, Diego Rivera and Becket being the main contenders. Diego Rivera with this jockey has a good chance to push all to the limits. Becket was unlucky last time, can win here with the top wt. as well. Beautiful Stranger can place. Star Future at this handicap is a danger to all. Native Knight is a classy horse, the handicap is very tempting, if the Jockey is alert enough can upset.

Race 8. Salt, Pronto Pronto, Mountain Fairy Upset :  Mystic Touch.
THE B.K. RATTONSEY MEMORIAL MAIDEN MULTI-MILLION : A race for 3 year old.
Pronto Pronto last run was good, has improved further will fight here. Mystic Touch is bred well , tracking well can place. Salt is speedy, the BLK will help, is the one to beat here. Mountain Fairy can place .

Race 9. Moonlight Romance, Xisca,  Berlusconi(E/W)  Upset : Dear Henry(E/W)
THE MCDOWELL SIGNATURE INDIAN DERBY (GR.1) 2011:
The contenders :-
Batista : The role of pacemaker will be performed.
Berlusconi: Will stay for sure, needs tough handling, which Srinath will surely do, will finish closer to the frame.
Camacho: Not here.
Dear Henry: Has got bad habits. It has got large strides, will stay for sure.Needs to be up with the field till straight, can then make a race of it. Sylvester's main work is to keep him in the fray till the straight and then he can upset all.
Macchupicchu: Ran well in last race, is classy, if it stays can cause huge problems to all but i doubt that.
Ocean Admiral: The Pacemaker of the RKW camp.
Ocean And Beyond: The horse running as favourite, with R.Hughes choosing over MR, little surprising choice though. Horse is talented, but at this distance with so many contenders fighting to beat it, i don't like its chances.Can win , but better to leave and watch the race.
Unleashed: Has improved with each run, will stay for sure as evidenced by its run in bangalore derby, can sneak in a place at the most.
Moonlight Romance: A very intelligent animal, will keep everyone here on their toes, can win with a measure of comfort if the Jockey makes his move at the proper moment.
Scionic: Talented horse, but running after a long time, not sure it will stay.
Sunlight: Will be employed the same tactics as the Oaks, can hope to place.
Xisca: A vastly improved horse, has not lost after last summers Bangalore derby and showing improvement after each run. Only concern can be that it is over raced.The Jockey Pasquier suits him absolutely fine, will surely make a race out of it.

Race 10. Moonlight Beauty, Hottie, Adventurer  Upset :   Bespoke
A 18 horses race. A bad race.

All the best.