Saturday 19 February 2011

MUMBAI Sunday, February 20 , 2011

A long card of 10 races with primary attraction being the hello million.

Race 1. Rajdoot, Kimaya, Red Cloud  Upset : Again Gallop.
A typical class V race to start the day. The race has an open look about it mainly due to the lack of any good horses.The primary contenders are Again Gallop, Rajdoot, Kimaya, Red Cloud and Tintisa. Rajdoot looks well prepared today, can cause a flutter.

Race 2. Magical Mantra, Pharoah, Prince Cyrus Upset : Top Action
A class V race again. The primary contenders are Top Action, Magical Mantra, Pharoah, Prince Cyrus, and Loyal Tycoon.

Race 3. Sergeant Pepper.
THE Y.M. CHAUDHRY MEMORIAL CUP: A mile cup race with only four horses taking part.
Athos: Last performance was okay, distance may be out of its rader.Not ready yet.
Sergeant Pepper: Prepared very well, will relish this distance, but running 1st time, that is the only concern.
Blue Swallow: Step up in distance will help, but looks very ordinary, will take time.
Swift Memories: The step up in distance will help, will give fight to SP hopefully.

Race 4. Strelitzia Upset : White Knight
THE HYDERABAD RACE CLUB TROPHY: A class I 200m race with only 4 horses racing.
Strelitzia: Will be the one to beat, weight may be the only concern.
Classerville: Can Place.
Cosmopolitan: Not here. Will be the biggest upset of the day.
White Knight: Has weight advantage, can surprise.

Race 5. Enticement(E/W), Emerald Queen, Tag Along Tommy Upset : Ocean Fairy
A 5f race where there are 13 horses running. The luck of race, draw and Jockey merit often decides the outcome of such races. The main contenders are Tag Along Tommy, Ocean Fairy, Caspian Zone, Enticement, Secret Talk and Emerald Queen.

Race 6. Black Magic Woman Upset : Elena
THE HELLO! MILLION : A 7 horse sprint race .
The main contenders are Snow Blaze, Visionist, Black Magic Woman and Elena
Snow Blaze is a speedy horse will place can win, if ridden out nicely. Visionist won fluently last time, ridden by R.Hughes will give fight to all. Black Magic Woman won well, is a speedy horse, is working very well if ridden well will be hard to toss.Elena won well last time out, will be a lively contender here.

Race 7. Carousel(Win), Azul, Roesti  Upset : Brave Gypsy.
THE DEEPAK RAUT GOLD TROPHY: The main contenders are Carousel, Azul, Roesti, Star Miracle and Brave Gypsy. Carousel is head and shoulders above this class, if weight is not a stopper will canter home. Azul  can look to place.Star Miracle is having handicap advantage, is ridden by R.Hughes, not sure it will stay the distance, can only place.Roesti can place as well.Brave Gypsy can place at long odds.

Race 8. Estevez, Saints N Sinners, Lakhadema Upset : Generalissimo
THE INDIAN NAVY TROPHY: A 8 horse sprint race.
The main contenders are Estevez, Saints N Sinners, and Lakhadema. Estevez is a class above horse, will be tough to toss if the jockey shows some courage. Lakhadema is a good horse, running after a long gap, can still place. Generalissimo can place at long odds.

Race 9. Native Lady, Sterling Silver, Sea Bucaneer  Upset : Royal Connection
A 5f race. A bad race with an upset very likely. The contenders here are  Sterling Silver, Native Lady, Crowned Princess, Sea Bucaneer, Apocalypse, Doctor No, Royal Connection and Sunlight Magic.

Race 10. Ocean Trail, Albuurz, Order Two Rule Two Upset : Peregrine Falcon.


BBFD : Carousel
RBFD : Black Magic woman
Kianchi : Carousel Black Magic woman Estevez  Sergeant Pepper

All the best...

Friday 18 February 2011

BANGALORE Saturday, February 19 , 2011

A 9 race card for the day, with quite a few youngsters running. The day looks to be likely dominated by gold and brown brigade.

Race 1.  Loveatfirstsight, At The Helm, Delta Delight Upset : Youre Gorgeous
A 3 year old maiden race to start the day. A 1100 mts race where the initial speed, draw, and Jockey merit will normally decide the outcome.The contenders are Delta Delight, At The Helm, Loveatfirstsight, Youre Gorgeous and Mountain View. Mountain View is drawn wide chances look bleak here.  Delta Delight did well in the last run, looks speedy, will place can surprise. At The Helm is bred well it 's dam perfect mover was good a mile and above animal, tracking well here, will run well, distance may be sharp. Loveatfirstsight sire is known for producing high-class 6f-1mile performer, is tracking extremely well, tracking well, drawn well will be the one to beat. Youre Gorgeous is prepared well, drawn well can place here.

Race 2. Lampon, Allegro, Burning ambitions Upset : Kalyan
A class V race. The main contenders are Kalyan, Amber Star, Burning Ambitions, Allegro, Lampon, and Jewel Lady.

Race 3.Divine Strike, Black Beauty, Trillion Win. Upset : Good Gift(E/W)
A class IV sprint race. An upset race.The main contenders are Tern Me On, Trillion Win, Man Down Under, Black Beauty, Good Gift, and Divine Strike.

Race 4. Rhythmic Dancer(Win), Right on Time, Grand Success Upset : Affirmative
A 3 year old maidens race. The primary contenders are Rhythmic Dancer, Right On Time, Win Again, Rebel Star, Affirmative, Colour Of Money and Grand Success. Right On Time, Rebel Star and Win Again can fight for place. Affirmative is bred well, working well, can place. Colour Of Money is prepared well, though drawn bad but can still surprise.Grand Success is bred well, 1st run was disappointing, can improve a lot and surprise.

Race 5. Youre Stunning(E/W), Sunnyland,  Take My Word Upset : Enduring Speed
Another bad race. The contenders here are Sunnyland, Take My Word, Youre Stunning,Bid For Glory and Enduring Speed.

Race 6. Araceli, Class Apart Upset : Own Empire.
THE P.DAYANAND PAI & P.SATISH PAI BANGALORE WINTER MILLION (GR.3): Only 6 horses taking part where all horses will be assured some stake, its surprising that more owners are not putting their horses in such races fearing some horse to be too strong on paper. Races are won in the track with proper strategy ironically.Class Apart is a very good horse, talented enough, and will be very good for this distance though carrying wt. is still the one to beat. Hope it has travelled well.Araceli is by Chineur known to create top class sprinters, finished behind Class Apart in mumbai, but will give tough fight today with Suraj to ride it.
Preordained won well last time out but its start to finish attempt may be spoiled here.Own Empire has come up a lot after last run, has weight advantage, and also good Jockey astride can upset.

Race 7. Carla, Lad Fury(E/W), Recharged. Upset : Elite Land
A sprint race. The race is restricted to Lad Fury, Carla, Elite Land and Recharged.
Lad Fury and Carla should fight out for the race.

Race 8. Golden Quest, Nessie(E/W), Sweet Caroline Upset : One Life To Love
THE BULL TEMPLE TROPHY: A class II mile race. The main contenders are Nessie, One Life To Love, Golden Quest and Sweet Caroline

Race 9. Moves Goodenough(E/W), Swift Star, Juno Upset : Crown Vision.
A sprint race to end the day.

DAYS BEST: Race 4: Rhythmic Dancer

All the best...

Thursday 17 February 2011

BANGALORE Friday, February 18 , 2011

A 9 race card for the day.

Race 1. Fire Star,  Little Biscuit, Cowboy Cal Upset : Born To Perform
A class V mile race to start the day. A bad race with lot of unproven horses running. An upset is likely. The main contenders are Born To Perform, Cowboy Cal, Fire Star, Ariana and Little Biscuit.

Race 2. Smart Exotic,Shahizaar, Jack O Lantern  Upset : Sky Marshal
A 7f race    The main contenders are Jack O Lantern, Smart Exotic, Bon Giorno, Shahizaar, Sky Marshal, and North Cape. Jack O Lantern won in lower class convincibly, will run well here again. Smart Exotic surprisingly won in this class last time, is tracking very well, has got a good Jockey today will be in the fighting line. North Cape disappointed a lot, has changed stables, chances look very bleak. Bon Giorno can place. Shahizaar has improved after last run, will run well today.Sky Marshal last run was very disappointing earlier ran close to kilimanjaro, better to watch this than play it.

Race 3. Matias, Segomo  Upset : Seven Star
THE LONGCHAMP PLATE: A 7 horse race but the race is restricted to Showers Of Luck, Matias, Seven Star, Royal Prodigy and Segomo.

Race 4. Mablshwar Memories, Capote, Carrus. Upset : African Queen
A 3 year old maiden race. A vey competitive field on the cards.The main contenders are : Capote, Mablshwar Memories, Dancerella, African Queen
Mablshwar Memories is by Oratorio, known to produce top horses, is tracking extremely well, has come to hand very well, seems to make a dashing debut here. A real class horse for future classics note. Dancerella is drawn bad, has improved after last run can place here. African Queen last run was impressive will place can surprise.Carrus last run was impressive, will improve on that can place here.

Race 5. Heat Haze, Sky Glider,Sun Doro Upset : Man United.
A 7f race. A bad race, where a gamble is likely.The main contenders are Heat Haze, Sky Glider, Man United, Sun Doro, Alexander Helios and Mercutio.

Race 6. Classic Charge, Optimus Prime, Lady Duff. Upset : Atlantus
A class I sprint race. The primary contenders are Classic Charge, Optimus Prime, Friendly Bond, Lads Gladiator, Lady Duff, and Atlantus. Atlantus is the best horse here, the outer draw will suit it but the Jockey is concern. Lady Duff can place.Lads Gladiator has the handicap in favour can place.Classic Charge based on last run will be the one to beat here. Optimus Prime speedy horse will give a good fight to CC.Friendly Bond has the handicap in favour can place, but upset is unlikely.

Race 7. Karisini, Never Say Goodbye, Airplay Upset : Anna
A mile race,having a good competitive field.The main contenders being Airplay, Never Say Goodbye, Yamas, Anna, Karisini  and Royal Surprise.

Race 8. Thrill Seeker(E/W), Back Among Friends, Habanero Upset : Star Of Desire

Race 9. Appolonaire, Modern Art, True Impression. Upset :  You're Wonderful

All the best...

Wednesday 16 February 2011

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.

Tuesday 15 February 2011

MYSORE Wednesday, February 16 , 2011

A 9 race card for the day, with lot of surprises in store.

Race 1. Aspiring Seven, Azazel, Major Impression Upset : Different Opinion(Win)
Typical class V race to start the day in the 51/2 furlong race. The draw and horse with good initial speed will come out triumphant. The main contenders are Different Opinion, Aspiring Seven, Azazel, Rain Man, and Major Impression. Rain Man is a class above horse, the Jockey merit can decide its faith. Aspiring Seven is a speedy horse, drawn nicely, will make a race of it. Azazel through drawn badly, has handicap in favour can place. Different Opinion can surprise today, seems to have improved a lot after last run. Major Impression has handicap in favour, the diatnce will suit it as well, will place here can surprise.

Race 2. Royal Liason, Analika, Isinbayeva Upset : Stellar Star
A mile race for class V horses. A bad race.The contenders are Royal Liason, My Musketeer, Isinbayeva, Stellar Star, Bocconcino, Saddler and Analika.

Race 3. Actor, Just Great, Alejandros  Upset : Badda Rupaiyya
A 7f race. The main contenders are Quiet Achiever, Badda Rupaiyya, Just Great, Alejandros, Nishi Girl, and Actor. Actor looks very strong here, will be very tough to beat.

Race 4. Aaj Tak(E/W), Trafalgar Square, Sun Device Upset : Hidden Pleasures.
A sprint race where draw and initial speed of horse might decide the race. The main contenders are Hidden Pleasures, Maratha Conqueror, Sun Device, Trafalgar Square, Unique Star, and Aaj Tak.

Race 5. Royal View, Millagro(E/W), A Run To Remember Upset : Magical Spirit
A 7 f class III race. The race is between Milagro, Royal View, A Run To Remember, Masurathi, and Magical Spirit.

Race 6. Sky Empress(Win), Mr. Hurricane, Devil Grandma Upset : Sandalwood Star. 
The main contenders are Mr Hurricane, Sandalwood Star, Sky Empress, and Devil Grandma

Race 7. Swiss Queen, Eona, Gris Rapide Upset : Ansonia
A very competitive race.The main contenders are Swiss Queen, Fantabulous Prince, Gris Rapide, Eona, Mega Joy, Ansonia, Milford and Precept.

Race 8. Secret Pilgrim(Win), Time For All, Evanston  Upset : War Head
A class I mile race.The race should be between Secret Pilgrim, Holiday Date, Express It, Time For All, War Head, Snob Value, and Evanston. Secret Pilgrim towers over all competition here, running its pet distance will win easy.

Race 9.  Bullish Luck, Chinab, Jericho Upset : Danger Diabolic

All the best.

Sunday 13 February 2011

Mumbai Sunday 13th February.

A competitive race day with few very good races.A 10 race card for the day, pick and choose should be the order of the day. Mr. Jaydev M. Mody's horses need to be watched today note.

Race 1.  Star Craft(E/W), Amora, Wings of Angels  Upset : Tommy CarmichaelA typical class V race to start the day. The race should be between Star Craft, Arisen Star, Wings of Angels, Amora, and Tommy Carmichael. Wings of Angels will push for place here. Amora, is bred well, won well last time out, will improve further on that run, with B.Prakash to guide today will give fight in the straight. Arisen star, is tracking extremely well, will place can win. Star Craft looks a nice type , running its proper distance, if Jockey handles well can win here. Tommy Carmichael is an upper class horse can upset, as the rest are nothing spectacular.


Race 2. Amouresque Upset :Sine Qua Non 
A mile race with only 5 horses taking part.Sine Qua Non should win here. Rococo can only fight for place berth. Amouresque ran clsoe to Alice springs in kolkata, if it has travelled well will win.
Race 3. Heiress, Vibgyor, Tell Me more. Upset : Blazing Spectacle
A class III race for 7f. The main contenders are Tell Me More, Vibgyor, Starry Glow, Blazing Spectacle, and Heiress. Tell Me More won well last time in lower class, today it will be very tough to even place. Vibgyor, seems to have improved a lot will run very well. Blazing spectacle is blazing the tracks, is a speedy horse, will keep everyone honest. Heiress, is tracking well, will be the one to beat here.

Race 4. Royal Highness(Win), Oceanic Wisdom, Aristrocratic Upset : Forward Charge
The race should be between Oceanic Wisdom, Forward Charge, Royal Highness, and Aristrocratic. Forward charge ran well last 2 times but lost to better horses, will try to win here again. Aristrocratic is prepared well, will place. Oceanic Wisdom won well last time, will make everyone run for it. Royal Highness is a far better horse, should win today.

Race 5. Besame Mucho, Lake Beauty, Rein in Spain Upset : Chief Ruler
THE ELLE CUP for 3 year old maiden horses for 5f. Here speed and track position will often win the race. The main likely contenders are Rein in Spain, Besame Mucho, Lake Beauty, Chief Ruler, Afsoon, and Adams Vision. Besame Mucho is bred for speed, is tracking extremely well, will run a very good race. Lake Beauty has come up a lot after last run, is tracking well as well. Rein in Spain is tracking well, with C.Rajendra will go all out.

Race 6. Satyamev Jayate, Stunning Thunder, Freany Upset :  Distant Promise.
A class IV mile race. An upset is likely. The race should be between Distant Promise, Satyamev Jayate, Freany, and Stunning Thunder.

Race 7.  Forset Flair, Portrush(E/W), Pepe Junior Upset : Captivating.The DR. S.C. JAIN SPRINTERS CHAMPIONSHIP. A very competitive race. The main contenders are Forest Flair, Pepe Junior, Portrush, D'artagnan, and Captivating. The race will be a fast run race, so horses of 2nd wind will have a better chance here. Portrush will come very strongly here. Forest Flair is still the best for this distance, is prepared well as well will fight all though drawn badly. Attila last run was mighty impressive, can be the dark horse here but feel it will be out of class.Pepe Junior can place. D'artagnan is drawn badly will run well, but winning would be very tough. Captivating failed miserably in Bangalore, now running in mumbai, really surprising, is a very talented horse, like to run in the long straight, can surprise again.
Race 8. Polaris, Lake Geneva(Win), Romantique Upset : Voyager 
Million race: A very open race as most horses are yet to set a marker. The prime contenders are Gararo, Polaris, Irresistible hunk, Suryaveer, Voyager, Romantique, and Lake Geneva.Gararo had an easy run last time, improved after that is tracking well. Polaris coming from Bangalore, looks a good type, has travelled well, will run well.Irresistible hunk is well prepared, can make an impression here. Suryaveer ran well in last run, is prepared well, will relish the step up in distance. Voyager had a good debut, will improve on that, will run well here. Lake Geneva is tracking extremely well is bred well as well will be the one of the main contenders. Romantique is bred very well, will give good account of itself.

Race 9. Native Knight(E/W), Star Alliance, Autonomy  Upset : Polish Patriot.
THE BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY ECLIPSE STAKES OF INDIA (GRADE 2) :
Autonomy : A classy horse, will make a meal of it in the straight, though giving weight to all will still be a very strong contender.
Cabriolet : Running its distance, with B.Prakash to guide will make a race of it, but winning will be very tough.
Onassis : Not here.Best in mile.
Moon Star : Handicap is very good, with R,Hughes to guide, will extract max. from the horse, but don't think it is in same class as other horses.
Polish Patriot : Ran very well in last race, will be tough to toss here.
Cielo Rey : The Surprise package here. Is having a nice handicap advantage will employ start to finish can sneak in a place.
Clarion Call : handicap in favour, can only place.
Native Knight : Best chance today to shed its maiden status.
Star Alliance : Late bloomer, has got handicap in favour as well, will be there.

Race 10.  Star Seeker, Flying Jewel, Glowing Star Upset : Perfect Strength.
Star Seeker and flying Jewel should fight it out.

All the best.