Mumbai Indian Derby 2012

The Indian Derby day. Very competitive races all along. The Derby looks like to go down as one of the most competitive derby in recent times.

Race 1. Machala, Last Tango,Money Strike Upset : Rising Asset


Race 2. Clinton, Tara, Carlyle Hills Upset : Sheriff


Race 3. Silk Cut, Incognito(E/W), Scarlet Pimpernel Upset : Scarface 


Race 4. Capital Attraction, Sun Salutation, Red Baron Upset : Snow Angel


Race 5. Dear Henry


Race 6. Naserian, Victorious March, Edwina Upset : Sikander

Race 7. In The Spotlight(Win), Pronto Pronto, Star Marquess Upset : Hills And Stars
The main contenders here are :-
Cardinal : If it stays can make the end interesting.
Field Marshal : A horse with good stamina and good heart, but too one paced to win here.
Picasso : A horse which is speedy, very well prepared, has a good Jockey riding. Lacks heart to win here.
Pronto Pronto : A horse with a great heart, prepared well will give everyone run for their money in the straight.
Ranthambhore : A nice performance till date. It will a good achievement if it places here.
Star Marquess : A good horse with good Jockey riding. Slow starter, will come in contention in the straight.
Hills And Stars : A very good horse with great turn off feet, having a brilliant Jockey riding her, Prepared with this race in mind, wont go down easily.
In The Spotlight : A very classy animal, who can make fun of the opponents here. The race has come little early for her as she needed 2 weeks more of rest, but still the strongest in this set. Will win here.
Smashing : Excellent win in last race, but does not look to me to be in same class.

Race 8. Our Chieftain, Salt, Coccinella Upset: Palazzo Graziolo 


Race 9.  Silver Lining, Money Flash, Belle Brise Upset :  Helen


BBFD : Naserian
RBFD : Incognito


All the best...