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ELOISE for the Jewels Million.

2011-01-02T11:09:00.001+05:30

Race 1
1    RIVER TERN Inspite of bumping and erratic behaviour of SIOOUX CHIEF, won her last effort fluently.
5    DANCING MONEY Withdrawn in her last run due to a fall on the way to the saddling enclosure, had earlier finished a game 3rd to CELTIC MANOR from a bad draw 13 in a 14 horse field.
2    BORNDESTINY Fair credentials with a jockey switch from the regular Vikram Jodha to Patel Trevor.

Race 2
2    FROST FAIRY Outclassed the rest except GRANADOS over the same distance.
3    TARA Rallied on to win this distance from FLOODS OF FORTUNE.

Race 3
2    RAJASTHAN ROYALS Unlucky to have lost to PURE ELATION. Stepped up distance is likely to suit.
1    BELLIGERENT Finished on close to SABA.
5    FORWARD CHARGE Received a check soon after the start, but flew in to finish a good 2nd to THEIRLILSISTER
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Race 4
2    OCEAN YARRMAN A sitter in this race for having finished close to CAMACHO.

Race 5
2    STERLING SILVER 10/10/2010 EIPH (Bleeder),30/11/2010 Joint Injection,21/12/2010 Joint Injection
Jumped out awkwardly towards the outside. Approaching 600 metres, STERLING SILVER (D.K.Ashish) was steadied while racing on the inside of CAPTAIN SMART (C.S.Jodha) who had a saddle slip. An Enquiry has been initiated into the running and riding of STERLING SILVER and a reported will be submitted shortly. The video recording of the race was again viewed and it was pointed out to Tr.Narendra Lagad that soon after the start STERLING SILVER was in a good position and Jockey D.K.Ashish had started checking the filly even before the outside horses shifted in. Further, entering the straight, Jockey D.K.Ashish had unnecessarily changed course to make his move from the outside thereby losing valuable ground. Trainer Lagad said that at the start the filly jumped out awkwardly towards the outside and was bumped and then the filly tried to go out and at the same time the outside horses were shifting in and seeing this, the Jockey tried to correct the filly when he was bumped by the outside horse. As regards changing of the course, he pointed out that before the bend the filly was knocked 3 to 4 times and also there was a wall of horses ahead and therefore the Jockey did the right thing by switching the filly to the outside to give her a clear run and also the Jockey did not check the filly at any stage but moved out along with the filly’s rhythm. Given the benefit of the doubt in this case and warned him for the future.
4    GAMBA Hiding her potential.
6    UPROAR Fair credentials.

Race 6
5    FLAMING ARROW After some inconsistent runs in Pune, came out to win impressively in Mumbai. At the start, ESTEVEZ (Malcolm Kharadi) jumped out awkwardly to the outside causing FLAMING ARROW (David Allan) to be checked by his rider.Lugged-in in the final stages of the race.
2    MIGHTY CRUSADER Attempting 1200 metres. Showed wonderful speed in his last winning effort.58.01 Km per hour, as an initial speed in a mile race is no joke.Aptly fits into this sprint slot, but carrying a penalty of 5kgs.

Race 7
2    ELOISE Conqueror of STAR WARRIOR and then competing with the likes of SIACHEN and OCEAN AND BEYOND should augur well for this filly.
3    VIOLETTA Her last winning effort was commendable with a breathtaking finishing speed.Had to carry 6.5 kgs and 200 mts extra.
8    NATIVE KNIGHT Appeals on weights.

Race 8
11    MISS STARLIGHT Has the benefit of 2 race gallops, facing formidable contenders in CLASS APART & CROWN RULE on both the occassions.
1    LAKE SUPERIOR Well prepared.
3    PRONTO PRONTO Fair preparation.

Race 9
3    ASTON MARTIN Lugged in for a brief period near 300 mts. and lost his chances close to ANGELS PURSUIT.Again starting from an outer block.Has both initial and finishing speed.
2    PRINCE OF TROY Bumped badly at 250 in his last run.Has credentials.
5    CREME DE LA CREME Had raced fairly in higher class.

Day's best OCEAN YARRMAN.

Happy New Year.

2010-12-31T20:01:00.000+05:30

Wish you all a Happy and prosperous New Year.

Mumbai 30th.

2010-12-30T11:54:00.001+05:30

Race 1
7    TOMORROWS DREAMS Plate change with a good jockey switch. Has done nothing special.
2    SUZY WONG
5    PHAROAH
Race 2
2    GLORIOUS MISS
5    CELTIC MANOR
3    MY PET HONEY
Race 3
4    THE FIRST LADY
6    CRESCENDO
3    HICKORY
Race 4
3    DANTE ROSSETTI In great heart.
1    FIREVAULT
Race 5
4    SINE QUA NON Very well prepared. Can trouble the best.
5    OH CALCUTTA
Race 6
7    INDOMITABLE
2    DARE DEVIL
5    MOUNTAIN GLORY
Race 7
9    BEEMER
2    RED TABASCO
4    ROYAL GESTURE
Race 8
4    LASERRE
8    STAR BUILDER
5    PROUD STAR

Day's best GLORIOUS MISS.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS.

2010-12-24T21:18:00.002+05:30

WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Ocean Admiral should score.

2010-12-23T11:24:00.001+05:30

Race 1
5    MONK'SFERRARI The best of the M.P.Jodha's trio, is likely to win this gruelling trip.
2    OURLITTLEANGEL Distance suitability could be a matter of concern.

Race 2
8    HOUDINI Has good credentials
2    BEMISAAL Also has good credentials and will fight.
1    MCQUEEN Has a good jockey switch.

Race 3
9    STARBLAZE Running for the first time with a jockey other than J.Pradeep.Very well prepared.
1    FASCINATION Augurs well in this class and jockey.
7    MARUDHARARATAN Goes into this race with a good preparation and a jockey of good calibre.
With all the non potential runners in the fray, an upset cannot be ruled out.

Race 4
1    TOWERINGHIGH The blanket finish with Chingari & Prince of Troy is a good yardstick to measure her potential.
4    STUDOFGOLD Best among Antia's trio, with a weak jockey.
8    WILDIMAGINATION Unlucky to have lost the race to The First Lady, is likely to struggle again.

Race 5
3    OCEANWISH An impressive winner over Star of Venus, has a good job in tackling Elizabeth.

Race 6
1    WILDTORRONAADO Her latest spurt in the company of the young Class Apart was good enough to win this race.
5    SWEPTAWAY Has a jockey switch to higher caliber.
2    AMBEROGIO Is likely to challenge the former, but may be a futile effort.

Race 7
4       OCEAN ADMIRAL Is in rousing form.
1    SHOWSTOPPER Was no match to the former in Black Jack,s Goff's Million.

Race 8
4    GOLDENKINGDOM Prepared well.
2    GRANDWARRIOR Running on demotion.
13    ARABIANEMPIRE Trounced Top Action in an impressive show, is now running on promotion.

Race 9
2    MARIGOLD Has fair credentials.
8    THEREBEL The aged gelding in open class appeals on jockeyship.
10    RISINGGLORY A winner in the opening event of Pune season, is entrusted to a seasoned jockey.

Day's best OCEAN ADMIRAL.

Tight competition in 2000 Guineas.

2010-12-19T09:34:00.000+05:30

Race 1
6    EYEOFTHESTORM
11    SADDLERSRULE
8    GAMBA

Race 2
2    HIGHLANDMUSIC
1    SUPERIORQUEST
6    AFLATOON

Race 3
1    CROWNRULE
9    VELOCITA
5    STARSUCCESS

Race 4
6    HIDOLLY
13    DOUBLEDELITE
11    EVANGILIST

Race 5
1    HIGHLANDCROWN
6    MISSCHEVIOUSTROT
2    COSMOPOLITAN

Race 6
11    BESPOKE
10    ATLANTICSTAR
2    MOMENTTOREMEMBER

Race 7
7    LYRICALSYMPHONY
3    ICON
4    PREMIERCONNECTION

Race 8
11    Zaracha
12    DearHenry
7    Catalyst

Race 9
5    ASTONMARTIN
12    BANANABOY
6    NATIVELADY

Race 10
6    ARABICA
1    AMARETTO
2    MADDOX

Race 11
8    OCEANANDBEYOND
3    BERLUSCONI
12    SUCHALIYO

Race 12
12    THEIRLILSISTER
7    BLAZINGSPECTACLE
2    FORWARDCHARGE

Day's best CROWN RULE.

PRINCE RAILCO will canter away.

2010-12-14T11:59:00.000+05:30

Race 1
6    GeniusBoy
5    LittleCut
1    BrusticBrave

Race 2
2    DoonBoy
7    CavalryBrigade
5    Skyros

Race 3
10    SuddenImpact
4    Kemrock
2    DreamDebut

Race 4
1    ShubShubh
4    AshwaPratap

Race 5
9    BlackPartridge
6    Nonios
7    SilverPeg

Race 6
6    AshwaParinda
7    Gandiva
3    PowerHouse

Race 7
3    PrinceRailco
13    Masquerate
12    QuandMeme

Day's best PRINCE RAILCO.

SET AFIRE will scorch the turf.

2010-12-11T23:53:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3    REINSTATE Bright guys- Smart transfer. A winner, when saddled by Narendra Lagad, over the same trip and class, is now running at minus 3 kgs.To be ridden by Narendra Lagad’s stable jockey, is now being saddled by Nirad Karanjawalla. Will this trainer try to win with his new charge in his first attempt?
Race No.MUM 10. Jockey Dashrath Singh (REINSTATE) reported that soon after the start his mount threw its head up due to which he lost his left stirrup and lost control over his mount and subsequently his mount drifted outwards and took no part in the race. The Jockey further stated that while going to the Starting Gates also his mount was trying to go towards the exit.
Race No. PUN 241 Trainer Narendra Lagad was questioned regarding the comparative performance of REINSTATE which the filly won as compared to her earlier run in Race No 202 over an identical distance. The Trainer stated that he had given similar instructions in both the races, i.e. either to go to the front or sit back and not to cut pace with another horse, which App.P.Trevor could not follow and had cut pace with another horse and the filly had nothing left in her near 500 metres and fizzled out. He said that the common horse SADDLERS RULE may have performed poorly today. The earlier race was viewed. The explanation was noted since the horse was at longer odds and SADDLERS RULE had met with interference in this race.
5    GERRAD Has the benefit of a Mock Race. Appears to be the next best

Race 2
6    DREAM TALK Thrice a winner in three runs in a row, is now running at a feather weight.
4    LIVING THE DREAM Ranged up alongside STAR WARRIOR to finish a good 4th to ELOISE. Was found to be sore by the right fore leg. A good effort with sore legs.
7    SABA Twice a winner.In good form.

Race 3
1    AMORE MIO After having put in a good performance to her ownermate ANGELO in 40 to 86 is now attempting 20 to 66. Should win.
5    FLYING JEWEL Chewed Shyam.S.Habbu's DANTE ROSSETTI in her last effort with J.Pradeep in the saddle and also took care of CHINGARI in the process. Dashrath Singh will not miss the board.
6    CHINGARI Covered a world of ground to fly on the outside to win impressively. At a tidy whipless weight.
8    ICON Ran in Black type races. His last effort was not noteworthy.

Race 4
6    ATTILA His last effort finishing close to FOREST FLAIR was after a break, without any trackwork. Very well prepared now. The Brazilian can guide him to victory.
1    EL TROPICO Very consistent track display.
3    FOREVERYOUNG A start to finish winner in her last effort, had suffered from fever.

Race 5
2    AMADEUS
5    WORD OF HONOUR
11    SALT
8    LAKE BEAUTY

Race 6
5    DANCINGGLANCES An impressive winner of her last start is entitled for a repeat.In rousing form.Should be able to defy the penalty.
4    GATRAVAT The aged gelding has the capacity to hit the front.
13    STARLIGHTMAGIC Very well prepared.

Race 7
3    WEIZHOU Has the ability to sprint and spin the Million into his pocket.
5    VIOLETTA Impressed in all her runs.
1    FOREST FLAIR A last start winner. In good shape.

Race 8
2    CONSTANTINA Had a stint in the Deccan Bookmakers Fillies Trial Stakes, won by Scionic. Stands tall on preparation.
1    HEIRESS A fine performer in her last start. Has a burden to carry.

Race 9
5    MOONLIGHT ROMANCE The only Class I winner in this set. Has improved a lot. Should be able to reverse the soft going verdict on a firm ground.
9    SIACHEN Conqueror of the former in Bangalore Summer in a yielding ground. The long straight and a firm ground is likely to suit the former. Will fight bravely.
1    BLACK JACK May at best go close.

Race 10
2    SET AFIRE After setting the pace to ELIZABETH(who is competing in the 1000 Guineas),in a terms race, ended up 4th.Earlier,after doing all the dirty work of being upfront in a 1400 metres race, gave up to STAR OF VENUS to end up a good close 5th. STAR OF VENUS had since won a race in 40 to 66.Taking into account the weak opposition faced by this filly today, appears to be a sitter in this race. Had maintained her weight between 460 to 465.
1    RED TABASCO Is good on trackwork and has fair credentials. The surringale on RED TABASCO (Dashrath Singh) broke during the race. Trainer Narendra Lagad has been fined Rs.1000/-.
5    THE RIGHT MAN Fair credentials.

Day's best SET AFIRE.

MARIA TERESA for the Gitanjali Trophy.

2010-12-09T11:48:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3    THUNDERSTRIKE
1    EQUALITY

Race 2
8    PEREGRINEFALCON
4    SEABUCANEER
5    PERPETUATION

Race 3
3    OHCALCUTTA
1    ANGELO

Race 4
3    MARIATERESA
1    ECHOESROCK

Race 5
4    STAROFVENUS
3    ALIYANA
5    BATISTA

Race 6
2    DANTEROSSETTI
1    OCEANEMPEROR
9    MISCHEVIOUSZ

Race 7
11    KIMAYA (Please note the plate change after 9 runs.)
12    PHAROAH
4    RISINGGLORY

Day's best MARIA TERESA

SHOCKING STAR for 1000 Guineas.

2010-12-07T12:10:00.000+05:30

Race 1
4    WarriorRace 3rd till 325m, 2nd afterwards. Jockey Rajinder Saini the rider of WARRIOR RACE was severely reprimanded for the unnecessary using the whip on a 2 year old when it was running green.Appears to have improved.
5    AshwaPranita Showing out in trackwork.
6    EqualLuxury Has the benefit of a Mock Race.

Race 2
7    Benedictus 3rd till 1200, 2nd till 250, led till 100, went back. Trainer H Ali Khan and Jockey Narain Singh were questioned regarding the running and riding of BENEDICTUS. The trainer confirming the statements of the Jockey added that this was the first time that his charge was going over a distance of 1600 mts and also in his opinion, his charge is well suited for shorter distances. However while noting the explanations of the Trainer and Jockey concerned, the trainer was severely reprimanded for unsatisfactory running of his charge.
10    BlackVirgin 2nd till 275m then cantered away.Impressive work.
5    GeniusBoy won in a start to finish bid.Good work.
BENEDICTUS - WIN
BLACK VIRGIN - PLACE

Race 3
4    Skyros 4th till 800, 3rd till 200, finished to be good 2nd.Very well prepared.
9    Neko in lead from 850, won easily. (BLK OFF). Good work
11    Pommery Fair credentials.
SKYROS - Place

Race 4
5    Striko Very well prepared
1    RealScotch
2    LittleCut

Race 5
8    ShockingStar Drew away at 400 itself to win all alone in front. Can repeat.
1    ASHWAPRERNA A winner in Pune. Impressed in a Mock Race where she covered a world of ground to win magnificiently. Will fight.
7    Rose An impressive winner last time out.
SHOCKING STAR - WIN
ASHWA PRERNA - PLACE.

Race 6
8    MasterSpeed Running at a favourable handicap. Well prepared.
5    JohnnyBravo An impressive winner. Well prepared but weight could be a bother.
2    FearlessTiger Running with fair credentials.
MASTER SPEED - PLACE.

Race 7
3    BestOfLuck
4    CavalryBrigade
5    Crossways

Day's best BENEDICTUS.

RIGEL in great form.

2010-12-05T00:07:00.000+05:30

Race 1
6    SABA
1    BELLIGERENT
5    DIVINE

Race 2
3    TELLMEMORE
1    SEASHOWER
4    FLOODSOFFORTUNE

Race 3
11    WILDIMAGINATION
1    DANCINGMONEY
14    THEFIRSTLADY

Race 4
2    STRELITZIA
4    WHITEKNIGHT

Race 5
6    STARDOMBOUND
5    SATYAMEVJAYATE
2    RAPIDE

Race 6
3    FLAMINGARROW
1    SUPERIORQUEST
10    WILDTORRONAADO

Race 7
8    CAPRIOLE
7    ARABICA
3    PICASSO

Race 8
1    PRINCECYRUS
8    HIDOLLY
4    INNERHARMONY

Race 9
1    RIGEL
3    STARTREASURE
11    FROSTFAIRY

Day's best STRELITZIA

Cakewalk for MACCHUPICCHU.

2010-12-02T11:14:00.000+05:30

Race 1
2    LYRICALSYMPHONY As a favourite,could not match Moonlight Beauty.
1    EQUALITY Won start to finish in his last effort.

Race 2
3    SIOOUXCHIEF Running on demotion with good preparation.
4    DOUBLEDELITE Covered good ground before going down to Enchanted.
7    DIVINEMAJESTY Covered good ground to finish close to The Rebel.

Race 3
4    STARCRAFT Raced in close attendance to Mari Gold before giving up to Cape Ferrat.
2    GRANTPARK Led the field to the winner Ocean Sonata.
5    COGITOERGOSUM Chased Grant Park all the way but could not make it.

Race 4
3    MACCHUPICCHU Was found to be sore by the left fore leg, yet finished on bravely.Impressive workouts.

Race 5
2    GREATNESS Ended up a good 2nd to the darting out Snow Blaze.
3    Kathelynn Good work.
1    ByTheWay Latest spurt in grass was impressive.Suffered from Colic on 11th Sep.

Race 6
7    MIDNIGHTCLUB A start to finish winner.Fined Rs 1000/- for using a Hanging Bit and not declaring the same
1    OCEANPOWER As a favourite in Titliest race,near 600 metres OCEAN POWER (C.Rajendra) was tightened while racing between THE SAINT (D.A.Naik) and TITLEIST (Dashrath Singh) who shifted out due to the bend and in the process OCEAN POWER lost position. Since the incident was accidental, no action has been initiated against anyone.
6    BORNDESTINY This 9 year gelding is showing zest for racing.

Race 7
3    RAJASTHANROYALS Found Sunset Boulevard to be too good in his last effort.Showing out in trackwork.
8    CLAIMTOFAME Twice a winner is now running at a feather weight.
10    SMOKINACES Fair credentials.

Race 8
8    TENDERROMANCE 4th to the Pune Derby winner Ocean and Beyond in his last season, who is currently rated 80.Impressed in a Mock Race beating Macchupicchu and Juventus.
2    STARRER Could not match Sunset Boulevard. Latest spurt impressive.
7    STARRYOCEAN Promoted to run at a feather weight.

Race 9
4    CROWNEDPRINCESS Could have been the winner in her last effort but for the hampering by RIVER GEM at 400 and again at 100 by PAPER KING.
9    BANANABOY An impressive winner in his last effort. Well prepared. Joint injection on 14th Sep.
2    STARSYMPHONY Won start to finish. Very impressive work outs.

Race 10
5    SOLARANGEL Impressive winner in her last effort.
4    ARIANE Very well prepared.
2    ASTONMARTIN Covered good ground to Ocean Star in the hands of R.Shelar.

Day's best TENDER ROMANCE.

SHUB SHUBH for the Champion Sprinters Trophy.

2010-11-30T11:30:00.000+05:30

Race 1
11    HugePrice    3g (56) 7th till 800, 5th for rest of the way. Reported that he could not get a clear run due to crowding of the field and in the process he lost his right stirrup which he could regain it negotiating the bend.
4    Absolut    6g (44)4th till 300 then 2nd. (RUBBER BIT)
3    DazzlingLight    5m (44)2nd till 400 then went clear to win.
1    DoonBoy    5g Today's distance appears to be sharp.
5    AshwaParwat    3g (48)2nd till beaten 4th, lodged successful objection to get 2nd place. “ in the last 10 metres,CHANDELIER came out and took my ground thereby my mount got dis-balanced and I lost a certain place”.
7    Happygolucky    3f(42) 5th till 800, 4th till 400 then hard held 6th.Jockey S.A.Shah the rider of HAPPYGOLUCKY was fined Rs.3000/- for checking his mount soon after jumping out of the starting gates for no apparent reason. An enquiry has been opened into the running and riding of HAPPPYGOLUCKY Trained by Mr.A.Khan and ridden by Jockey S A Shah. The Stewards decided to :- i) Fine Trainer Mr.A.Khan a sum of Rs.7500/- for the unsatisfactory running of his charge HAPPYGOLUCKY.ii) Fine Jockey S.A.Shah a sum of Rs.7500/- for the unsatisfactory riding on his mount HAPPYGOLUCKY.
10    Masquerate    4c (56) led the way till 275m, settled back to be 2nd afterwards.Might have required this run being the first of this season.
Costly complications - Skip.

Race 2
3    TrustedFriend    6g (36)3rd, 4th till 400, finished late 2nd. Entrusted to Rajinder who could make a start to finish attempt. In rousing form.
5    Pacemaker    7g (41)9th till 400, covered maximum ground to finish good 4th.Jockey Naresh Kumar the rider of PACEMAKER was fined Rs.2000/- for not improving his position from 1000 mts to 600 mts.of the race. Severe check at 150, Note. Entrusted to a 5kg claimer is now running at a feather weight.
3 Trusted Friend - Win.
5 Pacemaker - Place.

Race 3
1    DreamDebut    6g (60) 12th till 800, 10th till turn, galloped too late to finish flying 2nd.
2    Amity    4f (21)10th, 8th till 800, 6th till 400, made a brilliant run to go away from 200mts. fined Rs.1000/ for failing to carry the lowest riding weight
6    TheDukes    5g (41)8th till 800, 7th till 200, covered ground to finish 3rd.(Note)
3    Nonios    5g (50)2nd till 400 then raced to the front, held KIANA off a close win. Tracking easy.
1 DREAM DEBUT Each way.

Race 4
3    ShubShubh    5h (47)3rd till 1000, 2nd till 225 then shot clear. fined Rs.5000/- for making a celebratory gesture before passing the winning post. M.Quershi was further advised to desist from the undesirable practice.Today's weights are in his favour.Please note the change in plates.
4    TheRock    5h (47)2nd till 1000, 3rd till 200 then 2nd. Terms of this race is dead against him.
3 Shub Shubh - Win.

Race 5
4    Rose    3f (38)in lead till 250, made a re-run but failed to hold Sparkling Gold. Not an enterprising ride.Please note the change in plates.
9    FearlessTiger    3c (29)4th till 800, 2nd till 325 then shot to win just about.Impressed in a Mock Race.
1    SuddenImpact    6h (58) 3rd throughout.No match to Shocking Star.
2    RealScotch    6m (46)8th till 800, 9th till 400 then 10th. Trainer Mr.H A Khan was questioned regarding the apparent poor performance of REAL SCOTCH ridden by Jockey Kaushal Kumar as compared to its last run in race No.34 where it had run 2nd. The trainer stated that:-a) Today’s run is in higher class. b) Today’s distance is very much short and requires extra distance.His explanation was noted and his attention was drawn to the Rules regarding “in and out running". Please note the change in plates.
4 Rose - Win

Race 6
2    GreenRibbon    4f (7) led from 900 and won impressively. Today carrying 10 kgs penalty.
1    LittleMaster    7g (56) 3rd till 600, 6th till 100m, improved gradually. Was severely reprimanded for traveling very wide throughout the race for no apparent reason.
10    Varun    6g (49)7th till 400, covered ground to finish 4th. Jockey Harkesh Kumar the rider of POMMERY was fined Rs.2000/- for coming onto the rails before passing the red marker thereby inconveniencingVARUN (Shadab Khan) on his inside which had to be checked by its rider. He was further severely reprimanded for dropping his hands before passing the winning post.
11    JohnnyBravo    6g (44) An enquiry is being opened into the circumstance into which JOHNNY BRAVO was withdrawn on veterinary grounds. Very well prepared.
11 Johnny Bravo - Place.

Race 7
1    RedReef    4c (43) won in a start to finish bid. Was severely reprimanded for looking behind during the final stages of the race. Will defy the penalty.
9    Foroozan    3g (35) close 4th all the way.
10    BORZUAGAIN 6g This Mumbai import has been prepared well.
1 Red Reef - Win
9 Foroozan - Place.

Day's best Shub Shubh.

MOON STAR for the FORBES INDIA MILLION.

2010-11-20T20:53:00.000+05:30

Race 1
2. APPALINA Ran week after week in Pune, which might have had a bearing on her performance. This mediocre jockey could very well attempt a start to finish effort
1.STEELY DAN A winner over this trip in last Mumbai. Will fight.

Race 2
1.SU CHALIYO Had taken care of SHOWSTOPPER in one of his earlier runs in Mumbai. Will repeat that feat now.

Race 3
2. DEAR LIZA Came up well in ATTILA’s race where she met a severe check at 250 to fall back abruptly. That run is best ignored.
1. AGHA Comes into reckoning on his prominent effort in Cosmopolitan’s race with steel plates.

Race 4
2. FOREST FLAIR A good close 5th to PORTRUSH.
1. EL TROPICO Might succumb to the tough weight on his back.

Race 5
6. STAR OF VENUS Found OCEAN WISH to be too good in her last essay. Could be lucky this time.
2. ANGELS PURSUIT A fair performer in OCEAN WISH race.
3. ELIZABETH An impressive winner in a weak set.

Race 6
5. JUVENTUS Trounced the prominent runner WEIZHOU in his last effort.
4. MR GREEDY An unreliable type who suddenly comes to form and will beat the mighty, fair and square.
1.SPRINT STAR Flew in at the end to beat TOMSK in Mysore.

Race 7
3. MOON STAR Raced with respiratory infection, yet finished on to be a good 3rd to BLACK JACK.
2. CAMACHO The manner in which he walloped OCEAN YARMANN was very impressive.

Race 8
2. TOP ACTION Raced prominently over 7 furlongs in STAR TRAINER’s race to end up 3rd in upper class. Today running on demotion with a top jockey in the saddle.
4. ARABIAN EMPIRE Finished on gamely in both his last two runs. Will find it difficult to topple the former.
5. ASHWA PRAHAR Has fair credentials.

Day’s best : MOON STAR

Pune concluding day selections.

2010-10-22T22:30:00.000+05:30

Race 1
8. SPARKLER Flew to finish a good 2nd to Brilliant Moon.
2. JALSA Failed twice as a favourite. Nicely prepared for longer distances.
1. SADDLERS RULE A fair 2nd to Walk of Life.

Race 2
1. GLOWING STAR A failed favourite last time. Pleasing trials.
10. SWISS BELLE Flew in to finish a good 2nd in the lowest class.
5. STAR SYMPHONY Well prepared after his last run.

Race 3
3-4-6-7-8.
3. ALIYANA Has improved a lot.In rousing form.
8. BLUSH A prominent runner.
6. NATIONAL IKON A flier in one of his earlier run.

Race 4
3. HARMONICA Should win at this tidy weight.

Race 5
3. OCEAN YARRMAN The only one to improve position in previous runs. As such should win.

Race 6
1-3-5-6-7-8-9-12
9. APPALINA At a feather weight.
6. MIDSUMMER KNIGHT Flew in an earlier run to finish close to Royal Highness.
8. TELL ME MORE Consistent performer.

Race 7
1-2-3-4-5-6-9.
4. STAR INVITATION Came up with gigantic strides to beat the rest comprehensively. Can repeat.
6. EYE OF THE STORM May relish the extended trip.
5. DRAMA QUEEN Consistent performer.

Race 8
2. YOURE SO BEAUTIFUL Should revenge her defeat.
5. CABRIOLET Impressive latest spurt. Appears to have improved a lot.

Race 9
10. DREAM TALK Both her wins were so impressive that she could complete a well deserved hat-trick.
12. MOON FARER Well prepared after her good 2nd to Starrer.
1. MACCHUPICCHU Ran in top set but running after a long lay off.

Race 10
2. FOXTROT Came up well in the hands of F.Irani.
1. FLASHING SWORD A good 3rd to Elizabeth.
5. ROYAL PRINCE First timer. Impressed in a Gate Practice

Race 11
4. NATIVE LADY Very consistent.
1. AQUALINA A good 2nd to Ocean Wish.
6. MARIGOLD Quicker from the gates.

Pune 22nd selections.

2010-10-21T21:53:00.000+05:30

Race 1
5. STAR GLORY Flew in at the finish over a scurry wherein failed to nail Sea Bucaneer at the post. The extended trip should end up in a winning effort.
6. CULCRIEFF His attempt to topple the former will be in vain.
4. EMERALD STAR Might have required his last gallop.

Race 2
1. MISSCHEVIOUS TROT A game performer in upper class. Has a fighting chance to win the race.
2. COSMOPOLITAN Improved nicely over the mile trip in Mr.Greedy’s race. Will fight.

Race 3
7. PHOSPHOR Has class to tackle this set.
1. WILD TORRONAADO A fair performer in upper class.
3. HIGHLAND WARRIOR An impressive winner of his last start. Appears to lack class.

Race 4
3. STAR BUILDER Warmed up nicely in the closing stages in his last start. The extended trip will be to his liking.
1. TYUMEN Her last run is best ignored due to interference. Will fight to grab the top slot.
2. DANCING DAME Her Mumbai runs were fair enough for consideration.

Race 5
1. MUSICAL RHYTHM A fine performer in upper class. Can win this one easily.
5. MIDNIGHT CLUB In the absence of any worthy contenders, should go by the pleasing track works, inspite of long off.
4. CRESCENDO Pleasing in works.

Race 6
6. SEA SHOWER Her last run was too bad to be true resulting in an enquiry. The extra 200 metres will be a substantial defence.
3. CONFISERIE A fair winner in her last run.
5. SNOW QUEEN Always close on the haunches of Living the dream & Beyond stars in both her Pune efforts with White Knight being the vanquisher in all her efforts in Mumbai, is expected to give a stiff fight.

Race 7
6. BLAU HIMMEL A fair runner in his last essay.
8. WELLS FARGO After a bad start, was covering good ground to be close to the winner, The Right Man.
3. AMARANZA Fair Mumbai performer. Was going short by the left fore leg, in his last run. The aged gelding could be a surprise packet.

Race 8
3. THREE OF ARTS Improved to finish close to Ocean Star in open class.
5. BLADES OF GLORY Prominent all the way to finish close to The Right Man.
10. BARBARA Switching distance.

Race 9
6. STAR VISION Lost his right hind plate and finished a good 4th in the hands of J.E.Periera.
10. SVELTE LADY Finished on impressively to end up a good 2nd to Sexy Eyes.
11. VENUS ROSEWATER Flew from draw 15 to finish close to Titleist in an earlier run.

Race 10
5. MOONLIGHT BEAUTY Certainly not of this class.
8. INNER HARMONY After being prominent, ended up 4th to Chingari.
9. ARABIAN EMPIRE An impressive 2nd in his last run.

Good luck.

Pune 17th selections.

2010-10-17T10:49:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3. DOUBLE DELITE Comes into reckoning on his preparatory works.
1. ENCHANTED A good 2nd to Suzy Wong.
7. AURARIA This trip is ideal to her.

Race 2
8. OCEAN FAIRY Very speedy.
1. OCEAN SONATA Well prepared.
4. COGITO ERGO SUM Practiced in the gates.

Race 3
2. STARRY OCEAN Flew in at the finish to end up an impressive 2nd to SET AFIRE. Should win this extended trip.
7. HONEY BEE A fair 3rd to Chingari.
3. AVON CREEK Well prepared.

Race 4
2. CROWNED PRINCESS Raced in close proximity to the winner Ocean Star. Can win this one with 200 metres less to travel.
8. SEA BUCANEER Twice consecutive failed favourite. Appeals on weights.
6. STAR GLORY Well prepared.

Race 5
1. CAPE FERRAT The only one to have shown form.
3. HIGH SOCIETY Trounced his track companions on many occasions. Keep an eye on race time trends.
4. OCEAN TOUCH Fair preparation.

Race 6
1. EMERALD VALLEY Twice a failed favourite over 1200. Moved well on track with Blinkers on, but running in races with Blinkers off. Narendra Lagad has an ace up his sleeves, for this gelding is running 200 metres short which should be to his liking.
8. MARIA TERESA Ended up a good 2nd in the unraced set of OCEANIC WISDOM.
4. ROYALTY First timer with a couple of good tracks to his credit.

Race 7
5. BLACK MAGIC WOMAN Highly impressive work outs. Will trounce the field.
6. CLASS APART Fair work.
4. SHERMAN FLAIL Fair work.

Race 8
4. SUNSET BOULEVARD Finished a good 3rd to SUN KINGDOM after leading the field over 1400 in Bangalore.
2. RAJASTHAN ROYALS Flew from draw 15 to finish very close to SAINTS AND SINNERS.
5. STARRER Has the capability to try a hat-trick.

Race 9
2. JALSA A strong favourite in his last essay. Met with an accident at the start, almost dislodging the rider, but flew in with aterrific dash at close to end up a good 4th.
8. VICTOR IVANOV After his good 3rd, was prepared on track.
7. DIVINE MAJESTY Has fair credentials.

Race 10
1. MASEEHA The winner of 3000 metres is in good nick.

Good luck.

Pune 16th selections.

2010-10-16T11:12:00.000+05:30

Race 1
2 SUZY WONG First timer over this distance with pleasing workouts.
3 POUND FOOLISH Way back 3rd in her last effort over the same trip.Can do better in this set.
1 PERFECT STRENGTH Running on demotion.A facile winner of the same trip in Mumbai in this class

Race 2
5 MISCHEVIOUS Z Hampered badly in her last run, yet came on to win impressively, is now being handled by an apprentice.Mile trip should suit her better.
2 ROYAL PORTHCAWL Finished on fairly to be close to Showstopper after being reluctant to be stalled.Practiced at the gates where she jumped out well.Penalised 5.5 kgs for her last effort.
8 SAMIEL Improved to be a good 3rd to Star of Venus.Tracking impressively.Had suffered from Respiratory Infection & Laryngeal Abnormality.

Race 3
3 ASHWA PRAHAR Has performed fair enough in his last consecutive 5 runs.Should merit consideration.
4 ALBUURZ Has improved on his track works.
5 CELTIC MANOR Raced prominently with Silver Screen in her only run of this season.Will fight.

Race 4
1 MANITOU SPLENDOUR Raced prominently to Ocean Star before ending 2nd .Sandesh can provide that extra finish.
5 EYE OF THE STORM Has credentials to spoil the former’s party.
3 PRINCE OF TROY Stepped up in class and distance.His last whisking of Sea Bucaneer at the post was impressive.

Race 5
1 NEFYN In rousing form.Should be able to defy the penalty.
8 BLUMARINE Prominent racer with a light handicap.
7 SAINTS N SINNERS May find this trip too sharp.

Race 6
2 RUNNING SUN Trounced the unraced rest with authority.Very well prepared for an encore.
6 FLYING JEWEL Won running away in her last effort. Well prepared to fight.
8 CHINGARI Has credentials.

Race 7
3 CIEL INDIENNE A graded runner losing out narrowly on both the occasions.
6 SCARLETTE In rousing form

Race 8
9 STAR EMPIRE A classy performer of his last start.Appears to have overcome the Laryngeal Abnormality suffered in July 2010.
2 BELLIGERENT At best can go close.
1 GENERALISSIMO Running with good credentials.

Race 9
2 HILLARY Bangalore based horses had very often proved their mettle in Pune.Trounced the rest in her only appearance in Bangalore. In rousing form.
12 NATIVE LADY The stepped up distance along with an allowance claimer should suit her better.
3 RED TABASCO Ran away for n impressive victory in his last run.

Good luck.

Ocean and Beyond for the Derby.

2010-10-10T09:54:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3 TAPITSFLY
5 WALK OF LIFE
12 BRILLIANT MOON

Race 2
4 SUPERIOR QUEST
1 DEAR LIZA
3 SEA VALUE

Race 3
10 MIGHTY CRUSADER
8 MISSCHEVIOUS TROT
5 HARMONICA

Race 4
8 FROST FAIRY
10 ORIENTAL MAGIC
11 PRINCE BRIJENDRA

Race 5
7 ELIZABETH (Day's best)
3 FLASHING SWORD
1 ASHWA PARWEZ

Race 6
4 OCEAN ODYSSEY (Good bet)
9 CAPE FERRAT
7 STERLING SILVER

Race 7
5 OCEAN AND BEYOND
11 SCIONIC
10 ELOISE

Race 8
5 EL TROPICO
8 SCHOLAR
9 SPIRITUALL

Race 9
8 ANCIENT WONDER
6 SEA SHOWER (Sure place)
4 SHOWSTOPPER

Race 10
3 PERSIAN LILY (Good bet)
1 OCEAN LEGACY
2 GLORIOUS MISS

Derby day track reports.

2010-10-09T23:22:00.000+05:30

Pune 10th track reports.

Mysore 8th selections.

2010-10-08T10:48:00.000+05:30

Race 1

1 SPREAD A SMILE (Good each way bet)
5 ENCHANTING BEAUTY
8 PRINCE NORBERT

Race 2

2 MASTER STRATEGIST (Place bet)
1 ROSE OF TEXAS
10 THE ROLLS

Race 3

3 KORPORATE
2 FACTION LEADER
1 CUTE STYLE

Race 4

5 PHOENIX REACH
2 EDMONDO
10 KAPATHOS

Race 5

4 MAGNANIMITY
2 CELESTIAL WAY
1 KYLES OF BUTE

Race 6

9 CHRONICLE
7 SARATOGA
2 ARABIAN SPEED

Race 7

1 EVERYDAY SUNDAY
5 BEAUTIFUL LIFE
4 SMART EDITION

Mysore 7th selections.

2010-10-07T10:23:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3   JAANVI
6   SEDNA
10 STINGER

Race 2
4 SECRET FURY
3 BULLISH LUCK
5 ARABIAN MEMORIES

Race 3
9   THE DARLING BOY
4   WAR HEAD
10 BLUE ORIGIN

Race 4
7 ADMIRANDA
1 SAVVY CONCEPT
3 STAR OF PARADISE

Race 5
4 READY TO MINGLE
1 THE SPARTAN
2 ANGELFIRE

Race 6
6 ANNA
4 ELITE LAND
3 FOSWELL

Race 7
1 HEAT HAZE
7 MARK OF GENIUS
4 MYSTIC ENCHANTRESS

Day's best (7-1) HEAT HAZE

Kolkatta 6th selections.

2010-10-06T11:03:00.002+05:30

Race 1
3 SALUTE THE STAR
5 APYROUS
6 BEST BET

Race 2
5 MAFIA CHIEF
2 AESTHETICS
9 ALL IN THE STARS

Race 3
2 SWISS KING
1 ITALIAN GLORY
5 PATROCLUS

Race 4
2 OYSTER COVE
4 BURST OF SPEED
7 GLAMOROUS SPIRIT

Race 5
1 AEMILIA
3 BOURBON QUEEN

Race 6
2 AGNATION
12 QUAOAR
1 REBELLIOUS

SUN KINGDOM will rule the Fernhills Palace.

2010-10-05T00:38:00.000+05:30

Race 1

12 ZIGGY STARDUST
4 STAR GLEAM
5 AAJ TAK

Race 2

4 BRIANNSTA
1 BLOOD STREAM
5 GREEK SHIP

Race 3

5 SOLITARY CHAMP
4 SUPER SPEAR
6 THE LAST SAMURAI

Race 4

10 SPARK OF DESIRE
6 GOLDEN QUEST
5 DANCE TO THE TUNE

Race 5

6 SHER DIL
8 RUBY LEGEND
4 REDSHIFT

Race 6

7 SUN KINGDOM
2 IMMENSE

Race 7

3 INTIFADA
8 LIBERTY SHIP
2 FLEETING SPIRIT

Race 8

9 GOOD GIFT
5 SPARK OF NAPOLEON
2 TIROLINO

Day's best (6-7) SUN KINGDOM.

Pune 3rd selections.

2010-10-02T21:44:00.000+05:30

Race 1
7. ARCH RIVAL Flew in to finish a good 2nd to Aristocratical in his last run. When enquired, the trainer explained “that the gelding was at longer odds and he had not expected the gelding to put in such a good show.” Should be persisted with.
4. STAR INVITATION Came up with a good gallop to finish a close 2nd to Monk’s Ferrari. Will fight.
2. POUND FOOLISH Distance suitability could be a problem.

Race 2
3. AWESOMENESS Has the benefit of a Mock Race and pleasing trials. Can strike.
2. OCEAN PRINCESS Came flying from 18th draw in race no.55. Will fight.

Race 3
1. FIRE VAULT Very consistent. Will not miss the board.
3. LIVING THE DREAM Has good credentials.
7. SUN ELEGANCE Flopped miserably in Hyderabad. Distance suitability will pose a threat to her chances.

Race 4
6. MOUNTAIN WIND Very well prepared.
9. SNOW BLAZE Showing out in workouts.
8. SCARLET PIMPERNEL Fair workouts.

Race 5
3. YOURE SO BEAUTIFUL 2nd to Becket in the BAN(W) Derby. Impressive in trials.
1. ICEBREAKER A close 3rd to Becket in Hyderabad. Weight may prove a stopper.

Race 6
5. SUPREME FORCE Ran twice in Million races gaining fair places. Can topple this mediocre set.
3. SHARP RUNNER Has the benefit of a Mock Race.
10. MOONLIGHT BEAUTY Her last run is best ignored.

Race 7
7. PAPER KING An attractive finisher in his last run.
2. DAFFODILS Very fit in this distance.
1. WALKING TALL A game finisher.

Pune 3rd track reports.

2010-10-02T13:44:00.001+05:30

Pune 3rd track reports.

Pune 26th track reports.

2010-09-25T19:35:00.002+05:30

Pune+26th+tracK

Pune 25th track reports.

2010-09-24T20:39:00.002+05:30

Pune 25th track reports.

Pune 25th Race Card.

2010-09-24T15:17:00.000+05:30

Pune 25th Race Card.

Race Leader.

2010-09-24T10:08:00.000+05:30

I will be uploading the race card in tabulated form for Pune Races.One column contains the leader of the race crossing 600 metres. By mentioning the leader of the race, I actually mean the leader who stays up to a reasonable level at the finish. A leader who vanishes at the finish or who blows up at 200 or 300 are not considered to be a leader.
This may be confusing to the viewers, hence this clarification.

No postings today.

2010-09-19T09:40:00.000+05:30

Pune track work and selections will not be posted today due to time constraints.

Pune 18th selections.

2010-09-18T12:48:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1    SEABUCANEER
3    PRINCEOFTROY
6    FANTASTIC

Race 2
5    HIDOLLY
2    WELLSFARGO
9    FLYINGSPIRIT

Race 3
3    CAMBIASSO
2    DOIMOI

Race 4
3    MAJORWAGER
2    BLUSH
6    RISINGGLORY

Race 5
8    DEEPPURPLE
3    ARISTOCRATIC
1    ANGELO

Race 6
7    SETAFIRE
2    FLASHINGSWORD
9    STARDOMBOUND

Race 7
3    HIGHLANDCROWN
5    CLARIONCALL
4    CABRIOLET

Race 8
3    TITLEIST
1    OCEANPOWER
8    SEENITALL

Day's best (1-1) SEA BUCANEER

Pune 18th track reports.

2010-09-17T14:02:00.002+05:30

Pune 18th track reports.

Pune 12th selections.

2010-09-12T10:42:00.000+05:30

Race 1
7. SUZY WONG Withdrawn due to opacity in her left eye. Has improved a lot in her latest spurt.
5. DEVIL IN DISGUISE Very well prepared.
1. POUND FOOLISH Has credentials.

Race 2
5. SUNLIGHT Had proved her class with Eloise & Brutus. Might stay the trip.
6. BORN SPECIAL Handicap possibility.

Race 3
8. RIO DEL RAY Has improved his gate manners.
7. RAJDOOT 200 metres short to his last outing should be to his liking.
2. TORCELLO A fair 3rd in his last effort.

Race 4
2. ARES A good 2nd to Arts in Mumbai.
1. EL TROPICO Could have maintained his winning streak, but for Arts.
8. VIOLETTA Will fight.

Race 5
5. SAINTS N SINNERS In rousing form as evidenced by track reports.
4. RIVER BLITZ Conqueror of Lyrical Lass, is showing out in work.
6. BRIGHT FUTURE Moved well in the closing stages when interfered by Bullet to end up a close 3rd.

Race 6
1. OCEAN AND BEYOND In rousing form to settle the issue.
4. ELOISE A good 3rd to Siachen in Bangalore and a fair 5th in the Derby.
6. CIEL INDIENNE Won and lost to Su Chaliyo in the room.

Race 7
4. OCEAN ODYSSEY Has improved a lot after his easy run in the Million with Sameer up.
9. DANCING GLANCES Came up nicely from a bad draw with Roshan up to end up 4th.
8. SUPREME FORCE Twice a runner in the Million.
1. CAPE FERRAT Had suffered Laryngeal Abnormality. Hence ignored.

Race 8
4. RIDING FANTASY Improved well in her last effort when receiving a check to drop out 4th.
1. STAR TRAINER A runaway winner in Mumbai.
2. CAUSTIC FINALE Fair credentials.

Race 9
7. CLAIM TO FAME Pulled Shelar to end up 3rd in his last effort.
10. MACHO UNO
9. DESTINED PRINCE

Days best (9-7) CLAIM TO FAME

Pune 12th Track Reports.

2010-09-11T17:07:00.000+05:30

Pune 12th Track reports.

Pune 11th Track Work Reports.

2010-09-10T21:07:00.000+05:30

Due to backlog in updation of track details, the track work in tabulated form for Pune 11th will not be uploaded.

Pune 5th selections.

2010-09-05T11:55:00.000+05:30

Race 1
2. STRAUSS
6. MAGICAL MANTRA

Race 2
2. STAR WARRIOR Very well prepared.
1. MIGHTY CRUSADER A runaway winner in his last effort. Will fight.

Race 3
3. AZUL The connections have always engaged B.Prakash when winning. Today could be the same.
4. PRIME TIME Broke a blood vessel in his last effort. Appears to have been readied.
8. MARINE ZONE Had always been a flier over sprints. Today running over a stepped up distance with a jockey change to a higher caliber.

Race 4
2. CREME DE LA CRÈME Fought bravely with Star Of Killarney. Will not miss the board.
6. PEREGRINE FALCON Has improved a lot on track.
5. GLORIOUS MISS Her last run is best ignored for she raced in the care of her new schooler. Dallas could now give proper instructions.

Race 5
17. OCEAN STAR Was found to be sore by the right foreleg which might have spoiled her chances of her last winning effort to fail a favourite. Best among the Sunderji’s four runners.
11. COGITO ERGO SUM Very well prepared.
9. BESPOKE Attractive latest spurt. Pesi may have an ace amongst his 4 runners.

Race 6
3. MR GREEDY Ran with a heavy impost of 63 kgs to win smartly. Today running at a tidy weight.
4. ASTRAL FLASH Came flying in her last effort. Earlier had finished a good 2nd to Jacqueline in Mumbai Oaks.
1. DIEGO RIVERA Impressive in Mock Race.

Race 7
5. CHECK HER OUT Very fit over 1000 mts. Has a good chance with Imran Chisty.
13. THEIR LIL SISTER At a feather weight.
12. AQUALINA Lugged in at close and lost all her chances of upstaging Ocean Wish. At a tidy weight.

Race 8
7. TYUMEN Will not miss the frame.
1. ROYAL COMPANION Back to his class.
4. SABA Nicely prepared.

Pune 5th Track Reports.

2010-09-04T19:09:00.002+05:30

Pune 5th Track Reports.

Pune 4th Selections.

2010-09-04T12:31:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1 TELLMEMORE
3 DELPHI

Race 2
6 HOUDINI
4 IJLAL
3 ASHWA PRAHAR

Race 3
1 HARMONICA
3 TEQUILA

Race 4
9 BEMISAAL
1 HICKORY
7 BENEDICTUS

Race 5
2 CABRIOLET
4 WHITE KNIGHT

Race 6
12 SUAVEMENTE
4 BELLIGERENT
6 CLOUD COVER

Race 7
4 LUNAR QUEST
6 FROST FAIRY
1 DANTE ROSSETTI

Race 8
11 NATIVE LADY
12 STERLING SILVER
14 TYSEA

Race 9
6 PRINCE OF TROY
1 GOLDEN HEART
4 RED PASSION

Day's best (8-11) NATIVE LADY

Pune 4th Track Reports.

2010-09-04T00:06:00.001+05:30

Pune+4th+Track+reports.

Mysore 3rd selections.

2010-09-03T11:19:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1 SKY EMPRESS
3 STAR GLEAM
2 RAINBOW RISING

Race 2
7 BOLD SUCCESS
3 SWISS CHOCOLATE
6 ROMANTIC DESIGN

Race 3
6 BALAS GLORY
2 DANCE N CELEBRATE
1 SMART WAYS

Race 4
5 ROMANCE IN THE AIR
7 GOOD SPEED
3 GRAND TOPAZ

Race 5
10 RUGGED BEAUTY
5 HITZ
9 NERMAI

Race 6
7 MOVESGOODENOUGH
8 WINNING DESIRE
3 SIMPLY DANGEROUS

Race 7
1 SPRINT STAR
11 MAGNANIMITY
2 DIAMOND HUNTER

Race 8
7 SOUTHERN KING
3 STAR PRESENCE
5 AWESOME FIGHTER

Race 9
12 RISING QUEEN
1 RIVER GLORY
11 ROTO ROOA

Day's best (7-1) SPRINT STAR

Pune 29th Selections.

2010-08-28T19:40:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1 NURAI
3 CHINGARI
4 PARISHILTON

Race 2
2 CONFEDERATION
6 MACHOUNO
3 SEABUCANEER

Race 3
3 WINGSOFANGELS
1 RIVERTERN
2 LANDLORD

Race 4
1 FLAMINGARROW
4 HIGHLANDMUSIC
6 WILDTORRONAADO

Race 5
6 TARA
9 SADDLERSRULE
7 DESERTDYNAMITE

Race 6
2 TATTENHOE
4 DOCTORNO
12 UPROAR

Race 7
3 LIGHTMYWAY
8 C'ESTLAVIE
7 BLACKJACK

Race 8
11 OCEANLEGACY
13 STERLINGSILVER
14 TAMARAI

Race 9
8 FINALATTACK
2 MUSICALRHYTHM
10 FLUENTVICTORY

Race 10
5 HIGHLANDWARRIOR
1 SEPIATONE
3 SILVERSOUL

Day’s best (4-1) FLAMING ARROW.

Good luck.

Pune 29th Track Reports.

2010-08-28T18:23:00.003+05:30

Pune 29th Track Reports.

Pune 28th selections.

2010-08-28T00:28:00.000+05:30

When TEQUILA was disqualified after winning Race No. 37 on 1st Aug 2010.

At the behest of the Stipendiary Stewards, a Stewards Enquiry was held in this race. The reason being, near 1000 metres Jockey Neeraj Rawal (TAKESTWOTOTANGO) whose saddle had slipped, shifted out. Soon thereafter, Jockey Ladjadj Stephane (TEQUILA, placed first), was observed to have pushed Jockey Neeraj Rawal forcefully with his right hand. After considering the submissions made by the Jockeys concerned, in conjunction with that of the Stipendiary Stewards and relying on their judgment, the Stewards decided to disqualify TEQUILA (placed first) for foul riding and to revise the order of placing of the race as under :-
CLOUD COVER - FIRST; DIVINE - THIRD;
BELLIGERENT - SECOND; RED DRAGON - FOURTH
In the above connection, Jockey Ladjadj Stephane has been asked to meet the Stewards next week for foul riding.

When TEQUILA won the race on 21st Aug 2010 in Race No. 82

Jockey Ladjadj Stephane (TEQUILA) has been cautioned for showing victory sign before passing the Winning Post.

And now

RE : STEWARDS ENQUIRY IN RACE NO.37 – THE HURRICANE PLATE RUN ON 1ST AUGUST, 2010 – JOCKEY LADJADJ STEPHANE, RIDER OF “TEQUILA” – FOUL RIDING :
The Stewards of the Club at their meeting held on Saturday, 14th August, 2010 interviewed Jockey Ladjadj Stephane, the rider of TEQUILA along with his Spokesman, Mr.Narendra Lagad, for foul riding in the above race. The Stewards considered the submissions made by Jockey Ladjadj Stephane/his Spokesman as also his witness Jockey Neeraj Rawal. They also considered an apology letter dated 1st August, 2010 from Jockey Ladjadj Stephane for his behavior in the Stewards Room on 1st August, 2010. Having viewed the video recording of Race No.37 (all angles) in slow as well as in normal motion, as also the blow up of the incident and having deliberated on the matter, the Stewards were not satisfied with the explanation tendered by Jockey Ladjadj Stephane in the subject case and held him guilty of foul riding on his mount TEQUILA. However, keeping in mind the plea made by him/his Spokesman, the Stewards took a lenient view in the matter and decided to suspend his Jockey’s license w.e.f. 29th August, 2010 till the end of Pune Meeting 2010 (both days inclusive) (Not permitted to ride work).

We, the race goers will psychologically tend to believe that Jockey Ladjadj Stephane will go all out today to win most of the races. Can he do it?

Race 1
6. NATIONAL IKON Flew in to finish a good close 3rd to My Pet Honey in his last run.Very well prepared with a +ve jockey switch in Imran Chisty . Should win.
2. EMERALD VALLEY A bad jumper.
1. ASTON MARTIN Withdrawn on compassionate grounds, is showing a lot of improvement in his latest spurt.

Race 2
6. FROST FAIRY Nicely gambled in her last appearance to throw away her Jockey Patel Trevor on the way to the start, only to be withdrawn. Has 2 Mock Races to her credit.
8. FLYING JEWEL Is running on demotion with solid preparation.
1. POUND FOOLISH A good 2nd to Mia Stella in her last run.

Race 3
2. SHOWSTOPPER Conqueror of Cest La Vie in her last start. Earlier had finished a close 2nd to Su Chaliyo.
1. PROUD STAR Conqueror of Adam’s Law.
4. ROYAL PORTHCAWL Flew in to finish a good close 2nd to Spellbinder. Very well prepared.

Race 4
1. STAR EMPIRE As an odds on favourite, might have required her last run for having suffered with Laryngeal Abnormality.
3. ZARACHA Is showing out in workouts.
4. DELPHI A fair 3rd to Amouresque. Trackwork not encouraging.

Race 5
5. COSMOPOLITAN At a tidy weight.
4. STAR PRESENTATION After his withdrawal for being sore by the left hind leg, is having the credit of being well weighted and waited.

Race 6
5. BEYOND STARS
4. DEEP PURPLE

Race 7
3. STARRER Has improved a lot after his last run.
6. BLAU HIMMEL At a feather weight.
2. MOON FARER Very well prepared for an encore.

Race 8
5. OH CALCUTTA Very well prepared for an encore.
1. STRELITZIA Came flying to whisk Flaming Arrow on post. In great form but top weight might be a bother.

Race 9
2. SUPERIOR QUEST Had beaten Serenity in Mumbai over the same trip. Todays weights are in his favour.
3. BLUE THUNDER Came flying to be close to Semper Eadem. Will fight.
1. SERENITY Touted as bred in the purple. Is likely to struggle.

Race 10
6. BULLET Conqueror of the odds on Star Empire in his last run. Can complete a hat-trick.
5. BLAZING SPECTACLE Flew in at the last part in the hands of whipless Kavraj Singh. Whip happy Imran Khan will fight back.
7. BRIGHT FUTURE Not a bright idea for win.

Race 11
1. MIDSUMMER KNIGHT Well prepared on demotion. The benefit of a Mock Race could help.
4. ROYAL HIGHNESS A winner and then a graded runner. Has a good chance to score.
2. BLUE KNIGHT Winner on debut as a 4 year old. Can defy the penalty.

Days best (1-6) NATIONAL IKON

Good luck.

Pune 28th Track Reports.

2010-08-27T16:29:00.000+05:30

Pune 28th Track Reports.

Mysore 27th Selections.

2010-08-26T19:59:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3. HAMSAFAR Had a run with Work Force over 2000 in higher company.Mile trip should suit her better.
4. SPARK OF GALAXY A failed favourite last time. Can do better.
10. SMILE AGAIN Had finished a fair 3rd over this trip. This aged gelding may find the youngsters, too hot to handle.

Race 2
2. INDIAN BOLT An impressive winner in Ban 82. Watch race time trends.
11. SWEET CAROLINE A game performer in her last run. Entrusted to Sampson.
5. VOODOO MOON A fair performer in this class. Cannot be ignored.

Race 3
1. READY TO MINGLE A close 5th to Angel Fire over this distance. Can win this race.
6. ROYAL PLAYER A consistent performer.
10. GREENS Schooled by the “Bomber” Puttanna. Appears to lack class.

Race 4
1. SPARKLING CAT A fair performer in her last run.
2. CARNIVAL OF JOY A runaway winner of her last effort.
10.WYNDHAM Appears to have come to hand. Zervan continues to partner this filly.

Race 5
1. YOUR DESTINY Running on demotion.
4. LEADING LADY A consistent performer.
11.WAY TO FANTASY Has credentials.

Race 6
1. STONE OF DESTINY A good 3rd to Tomsk in Bangalore.
8. EXPRESS IT His last run was a promotional run, too late a flier to make an impact on Chintz.
11. ON A ROLL Very consistent.

Race 7
9. ASTOUNDING GALLOP Trounced Recharged to run away from the field to win all alone in front.
5. INSPIRED MOVE Attempting a straight 4th win. Will surely fight in the hands of Zervan.
7. BUGATTI Has good credentials. Attempting 7 furlongs.

Race 8
12.WITCH DOCTOR Promoted to carry a feather weight. Can strike.
11. SUN DEVICE Came flying to finish a good 4th to Zanzara. Will fight.
9. DEL GRATIA At a tidy weight.

Day’s best (3-1) READY TO MINGLE

Good luck.

Mysore 26th Selections.

2010-08-26T12:18:00.000+05:30

Race 1
7. ARYANSH
3. GAME FACE
4. CALLIDORA

Race 2
10. CUTE ANGEL
8. MISS MARVELOUS
3. PEARL OF BANGALORE

Race 3
11. PERSIAN PRINCESS
9. MAN DOWN UNDER
8. ROMANTIC DESIGN

Race 4
3. TURF RAIDER
7. SUPER SPEAR
4. SOLITARY CHAMP

Race 5
3. ONE FOR THE MONEY
2. ELITE LAND
1. AIRPLAY

Race 6
1. SPEARHEAD
12. CRUISING
9. STAR ASSEMBLY

Race 7
8. ALPHA BABY
12. RASHIDA
4. MISS RUBY

Race 8
1. BLUE ORIGIN
5. MY MUSKETEER
4. SECRET VISION

Day’s best (4-3) TURF RAIDER.

Good luck.

Kolkatta 25th selections.

2010-08-25T13:09:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3. EBONY PRINCESS
2. JUMP AWAY
6. BELLA ITALIANA

Race 2
1. TEMPTATION
4. DAZZLING WIN

Race 3
1. CREDIT EASE
2. SILKEN DANCER
6. MAFIA CHIEF

Race 4
7. SPECIAL GESTURE
3. APOSTROPHE
4. ANDROLOGY

Race 5
6. ITALIAN DREAM
3. TORRENTIAL
1. BLAZING BEAUTY

Race 6
1. SUCCESSFUL
5. LEGENDARY EMPEROR
6. ITALIAN STAR

Race 7
4. ALIZE
5. SALUTE THE STAR
11. SOUTHERN ANGEL

Day’s best (3-1) CREDIT EASE
Good Double (2-1) TEMPTATION & (6-1) SUCCESSFUL

All the best.

Kolkatta 25th Track Reports.

2010-08-25T11:06:00.002+05:30

25th Kolkatta Track Reports.

Small fields with big complications.

2010-08-22T10:17:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1. FIRE VAULT
4. LIGHTNING CAVALRY

Race 2
1. WATCH OUT
2. TOWERING HIGH
5. FANTASTIC

Race 3
2. SEA VALUE
3. HARMONICA

Race 4
6. HIGHLAND VISION
1. WILD TORRONAADO

Race 5
6. STAR TREASURE
10. SATYAMEV JAYATE
9. FREANY

Race 6
1. BEAUTIFUL STRANGER
4. OCEAN ADMIRAL

Race 7
2. MAJOR WAGER
11. LUNAR QUEST
10. PERPETUATION

Race 8
2. WINGS OF ANGELS
7. ROSES ALL THE WAY
1. RIVER DIVINE

Day's best (4-6) HIGHLAND VISION.

Good luck.

Pune 22nd Track Reports.

2010-08-21T12:55:00.000+05:30

Pune 22nd Track Reports.

Pune 21st Selections.

2010-08-21T08:16:00.000+05:30

Race 1
2. DRAMA QUEEN Had proved her worth in this distance. Can strike.
4. REINSTATE A far away 3rd to Constantina in her last effort.
1. MIA STELLA At this handicap and over this distance – a Herculean task.

Race 2
7. SPARKLER Very well prepared.
5. THE FIRST LADY A change from whipless to whip jockey after her couple of runs can do the trick.
6. GOLDEN ORRA Mock race with Mighty Crusader can come in handy.

Race 3
2. OCEAN WISH Conqueror of Serenity in her maiden appearance as a 2 year old - is in rousing form. Winner of a 12 horse Mock race which included the Million winner Starrer. A defeat is out of question.
6. CLAIM TO FAME A place prospect.
1. AQUALINA Can go close.

Race 4
6. DEAR HENRY A full brother to Juventus and Hotstepper. Winner in his debut. Had suffered from Laryngeal Abnormality, but had put in good work.
2. SINE QUA NON Finished a good 2nd to the highly expectant Sea Sparrow. Well prepared to fight.
3. BLUMARINE Has a not so impressive credentials.

Race 5
5. TEQUILA Is likely to retaliate her pick-pocketed purse with a vengeance.
2. PURE ELATION Has credentials.
3. BELLIGERENT Beaten by the disqualified Tequila in her last run.

Race 6
1. FOREST FLAIR Could not reproduce his impressive Mock race show in his last effort. Might have required that run.
2. ARTS Has improved a lot and could continue the winning ways.
8. SLICKKIT Has improved after her Bangalore campaign.

Race 7
13. OCEANIC WISDOM Very well prepared to win.
15. SVELTE LADY
7. ALIYANA

Race 8
4. RIDING FANTASY Very well prepared.
7. GREEN SIGNAL Can repeat.
2. TELL ME MORE An impressive winner in his last effort.

Race 9
2. STAR OF KILLARNEY An eye catching winner in his last effort. Very well prepared for an encore.
3. CREME DE LA CRÈME Went down narrowly to Aqualina in her last effort. Practiced in the gates for a good take off.
7. LEGIONNAIRE

Day’s best (3-2) OCEAN WISH.

Good luck.

Pune 21st Track Reports.

2010-08-20T18:59:00.000+05:30

Pune 21st Track Reports.

AZTEC GOLD holds the mandate in Mysore Million.

2010-08-20T00:03:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1. BRIANNSTA
5. GREEK SHIP
2. WITCH DOCTOR

Race 2
2. YES I CAN
9. CUTE ANGEL
10. CONSTANCE

Race 3
1. RECHARGED
9. INSPIRATOR
11. BURNING AMBITIONS

Race 4
3. SPARK OF BRONTE
11. SAVVY CONCEPT
2. GRAND TOPAZ

Race 5
5. SPARK OF NAPOLEON
1. METHODICAL
9. KINGS ADMIRAL

Race 6
8. YAS MARINA
10. GOLDEN QUEST
7. FLYING TRICOLOUR

Race 7
3. AZTEC GOLD
5. FOREIGN EXCHANGE
4. BRAAVO

Race 8
12. NATIVE TALENT
10. SPANDAU BALLET
8. OBAN

Race 9
12. APPOLONAIRE
9. YOUREALEGEND
2. TIME FLIES

Day’s best (6-8) YAS MARINA.

Good Luck.

Mysore 19th Selections.

2010-08-19T11:38:00.000+05:30

Race 1
5. SOUTH PARADE
7. BREED APART
8. SMILE AGAIN

Race 2
7. SADDLE CHIEF
2. A RUN TO REMEMBER
8. THRILLSEEKER

Race 3
3. ROYAL SURPRISE
2. THE DARLING BOY
1. DANCE TO THE TUNE

Race 4
10. ALLEGRO
4. SARATOGA
3. SPRAWLING ELEGANCE

Race 5
10. DREAM PARK
1. SILKEN THOMAS
6. JOIN THE PARTY

Race 6
11. SHE’S FOR CASH
5. HIDALGO
4. ZANZARA

Race 7
7. LESTER
5. SPARK OF ISIS
3. COLONEL DUFF

Race 8
10. STONE OF DESTINY
6. CLASSIC CHARGE
1. ATLANTUS

Race 9
12. STRING ALONG
6. CASH IS KING
9. SUPERIOR SURPRISE

Race 10
1. DEFIANCE
7. JERSEY POWER
2. RUMOUR PROOF

Day’s best (9-12) STRING ALONG.

The following horses merit consideration.
(2-8) THRILLSEEKER
(4-10) ALLEGRO
(5-10) DREAM PARK
(6-11) SHE’S FOR CASH
(7-7) LESTER
(8-10) STONE OF DESTINY
(9-12) STRING ALONG

Win or place - YOUR VOICE.
Push or pull – JOCKEYS CHOICE.

All the best.

Kolkatta 18th Selections.

2010-08-18T12:46:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3. REQUITE Given the benefit of doubt(slipped saddle), in her last run. Is ready to strike.
6. FIT FOR FRAY

Race 2
4. HADRIAN Had an eye wash run in Bangalore (Summer).
5. ANGEL WIND Her last run is best ignored for she was repeatedly interfered by Bella Italiana.

Race 3
2. ADRIANO Very well prepared. Can strike.
7. PARTY CELEBRATION

Race 4
2. MOTHER’S PRIDE A good 4th to Topkapi in Bangalore. Impressive in work.
5. AEMILIA A good performer in graded races. At a tidy weight.

Race 5
9. HAREY PUTTER Very well prepared. Aiming a hat-trick.
8. FLIRTING EYE At a tidy weight.
6. FLAMINGO FANTASY

Race 6
4. SECRET FIRE Winner twice. In blazing form.
6. KING’S DESIRE Will not miss the board.
11. SNOWBERRY

Good luck.

Kolkatta 18th Trackreports.

2010-08-17T20:22:00.002+05:30

Kolkatta 18th Trackwork.

Pune 15th selections.

2010-08-14T22:19:00.000+05:30

Race 1
5 RIGEL
3 LIGHTMYWAY

Race 2
4 TOMMYCARMICHAEL
3 MUSICALRHYTHM

Race 3
1 ENTICEMENT
2 RISINGGLORY
13 ASHWAPRAHAR

Race 4
3 CABRIOLET
4 WEIZHOU
1 SWAHILI

Race 5
2 RAJASTHANROYALS
6 THEIRLILSISTER
3 ASTONMARTIN

Race 6
2 VINCERO
15 SACREDRELIC
13 ORIENTALMAGIC

Race 7
5 CAUSTICFINALE
2 BLUSH
4 ROMASHKINSKAYA

Race 8
10 SCARLETTE
8 HEIRESS
1 EMERALDVALLEY

Race 9
2 SEMPEREADEM
3 BLAZINGSPECTACLE
11 CROWNEDPRINCESS

Day’s best (4-3) CABRIOLET.

Good luck.

Pune 15th track reports.

2010-08-14T20:27:00.000+05:30

Pune 15th track reports.

Pune 14th Selections.

2010-08-13T21:54:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3 BEMISAAL
6 HOUDINI
1 FLUENTVICTORY

Race 2
9 IJLAL
5 SECRETTALK
2 EYEOFTHESTORM

Race 3
4 IBIS
7 CELTICMANOR
2 ENCHANTED

Race 4
9 TRYSTWITHDESTINY
8 TELLMEMORE
6 STRAUSS

Race 5
3 ICON
4 PUREPOWER
6 ADMIRALSQUEST

Race 6
10 PERSIANLILY
5 TITLEIST
9 OCEANSTORM

Race 7
7 NATIVEKNIGHT
4 YOURESOBEAUTIFUL
3 MRGREEDY

Race 8
1 MIGHTYCRUSADER
4 AMOREMIO
3 TAKESTWOTOTANGO

Race 9
4 FLAMINGARROW
12 GOTTOGO
14 PRINCELOCHINVA

Race 10
5 RANBANKA
8 TATTENHOE
3 HIGHLANDWARRIOR

Day's best (9-4) FLAMING ARROW.

Good luck.

Pune 14th Track Reports.

2010-08-13T13:39:00.000+05:30

Pune 14th Track Report.

Celestial Spectacle.

2010-08-12T11:00:00.000+05:30

Grab a blanket and settle down in a good spot outdoors Thursday evening. A three-day meteor shower is going to start around 10 pm, east coast time - and it's going to be a good one. Here's how NASA's Tony Phillips describes the annual "Perseid" meteor shower:
    Every 133 years the huge comet swings through the inner solar system and leaves behind a trail of dust and gravel. When Earth passes through the debris, specks of comet-stuff hit the atmosphere at 140,000 mph and disintegrate in flashes of light. These meteors are called Perseids because they fly out of the constellation Perseus.
The viewing will be clearer this year because lunar glare isn't expected to be visible during the midnight-to-dawn period. Last week, astronomers got a peek of coming attractions when an asteroid turned into a fireball in the skies visible in the southeastern United States. Friday night stargazing may be the best time to take it all in as the crescent moon is expected to set before the finish of twilight, offering up a very dark sky to behold.
D.P. Duari, Director, Research and Academics at the Birla Planetarium says
    The Perseid meteor shower is expected on Thursday night, when the earth passes through the debris of comet Swift Tuttle, with predictions of a shooting star every second at the peak of the celestial spectacle.
    It is predicted that the earth will pass through the comet debris between August 11 and 13. As hundreds and thousands of small rocky fragments enter the Earth's atmosphere, they will burn up due to friction displaying brilliant and dazzling streaks of light.
“Those who want to witness the phenomenon will be able to observe the rising of the Perseus constellation in the north eastern horizon at around 10.30 p.m. on the night of August 12. If monsoon clouds do not play spoilsport, slow moving meteors with their brilliant colours streaking past the sky will be observed at around 11.00 p.m. onwards. As the night progresses the meteor speeds will be much faster,” he added.     The number is expected to rise and if the forecast timings are accurate, may peak around the early hours of August 13, numbering between 60 and a 100 per hour. By this time the meteors will be much faster and of shorter duration, Dr. Duari predicted.
The absence of the moon will be a bonus for people waiting to observe this beautiful phenomenon. It came close to the sun last in 1992, and is currently at the outer periphery of our planetary system.
It is perfectly safe to observe the shower with the naked eye, Dr. Duari said.
Grab some blankets, lie down, and gaze into the northeast skies to enjoy the show.

Pune 8th selections.

2010-08-08T11:10:00.000+05:30

Race 1
7. GOLDEN GRACE Her last 4 runs were in the hands of apprentice jockeys. Entrusted to Suraj. Spurted well in her final preparatory gallop.
5. SADDLERS RULE Will fight in vain.
6. CULCRIEFF

Race 2
3. FIRE VAULT Unlucky to lose to White Knight by a “head”, who had since posted 2 wins in Pune. Can strike.
2. LIVING THE DREAM Flew to win impressively in his last effort. Can fight.
5. ARIANE

Race 3
2. EL TROPICO Lugged out in the straight when challenging Arts in his last effort, or might have finished even closer. In pink of condition as evidenced by track-form. Should win.
3. FOREVER YOUNG Is good on weights.

Race 4
3. ZILLIONAIRE Should be able to win this race.
4. CONSTANTINA

Race 5
9. SUAVEMENTE
3. GOLDEN KINGDOM
5. TYUMEN

Race 6
15. CRYSTAL Has the benefit of Mock Race. A half sister to Sea Star, has been prepared well to win this race.
6. PALAZZO GRAZIOLI A good 3rd in his last effort.
2. LIONWOODS A fair performer.
8. STAR OF ZOLTAN

Race 7
5. BEAUTIFUL STRANGER Impressed in a Mock Race beating Juventus.
1. STAR WARRIOR Very well prepared. Aiming a hat-trick.
8. SU CHALIYO

Race 8
3. DREAM TALK So far was handled by mediocre types. With strong handling coupled with nice preparation, should be able to win this race.
5. TINTISA Nicely prepared.
2. LAMPARD

Race 9
2. ENCHANTED Winner of a Mock Race. Can win this weak field.
3. MANITOU SPLENDOUR Finished a good 2nd in the hands of Atul. Patel Trevor can handle better.
7. PERPETUATION Nicely prepared.

Day’s best DREAM TALK.

Good luck.

Pune 8th Track Reports.

2010-08-07T12:41:00.002+05:30

Pune 8th Track Reports.

Pune 7th Selections.

2010-08-06T18:55:00.000+05:30

Race 1
2. SEA SHOWER
3. AZUL

Race 2
1. DRAMA QUEEN
4. CHOPASNI

Race 3
3. WHITE KNIGHT
4. GO GUZZI GO

Race 4
8. CLAIM TO FAME
1. ADAMS LAW
3. PROUD STAR

Race 5
6. STAR EMPIRE
8. BULLET
2. SEA WARRIOR

Race 6
1. DEAR LIZA
2. ATTILA
9. SILVER SANDS

Race 7
4. STAR FUTURE
3. LAKHADEMA
8. VIBGYOR

Race 8
1. OCEAN ADMIRAL
3. TWIN SPICE
4. DAUGHTEROFDESTINY

Race 9
2. CREME DE LA CREME
7. BANANA BOY
5. TOP ACTION

Day’s best CREME DE LA CREME

Good luck.

Pune 7th Track Reports.

2010-08-06T14:15:00.000+05:30

7th Track Post.

Bangalore 6th ratings.

2010-08-05T18:03:00.000+05:30

	Race 1
7	ANNA	100
11	TIMEOUT	62
1	ALEXANDERHELIOS	56
3	THUNDERINGDON	50
6	MARKOFGENIUS	46
12	CLASSICALCHARM	5
	Race 2
2	PRINCESSCOUP	100
1	YESICAN	85
9	SPARKOFGALAXY	69
8	MISTERTROOPER	59
	Race 3
2	WARARTIST	100
1	RECHARGED	71
3	WAYTOFANTASY	23
4	INTIZARA	21
10	YOUREROCKING	20
7	ALLEGRO	8
	Race 4
6	TIROLINO	100
3	BLACKBEAUTY	95
7	POWERGRID	90
11	KALYAN	79
8	FORESIGHT	64
9	STARLEAGUE	56
	Race 5
3	WALTZAWAY	100
5	ADONIS	86
4	DONDIEGO	80
10	SPARKOFDESIRE	80
6	KINGSADMIRAL	34
	Race 6
6	ICEMINT	100
9	LADZONE	98
5	LEADINGLADY	86
4	DIAMONDSHOWER	83
10	MANDOWNUNDER	80
7	YESWECAN	68
3	ADMIRANDA	64
1	SOUTHPARADISE	54
11	SNOWPEAKS	43
2	SPARKOFOLDENBURG	30
	Race 7
5	SPARKOFSILVER	100
9	LACLIQUE	69
2	NESSIE	62
12	GLUTEUSMAXIMUS	61
3	SOVIETMELODY	31
8	GAMPU	8
6	ITSMYPARTY	6
	Race 8
2	BUCKPASSERJUNIOR	100
3	MERCUTIO	99
4	RUMOURPROOF	70
7	SHERDIL	70
	Race 9
1	FLEETINDIAN	100
3	SPARKOFGOLD	93
2	ICEBREAKER	75
4	SPEARHEAD	68
5	TOPKAPI	32
	Race 10
12	STRINGALONG	100
1	CRUISING	99
5	EXPRESSIT	75
11	LOVECONQUERSALL	66
9	SPANDAUBALLET	60
6	CASHISKING	44
3	LEONARDO	43
4	SNOBVALUE	40
	Race 11
1	METHODICAL	100
8	DIVINESTRIKE	70
5	CHANTILLYJEWEL	67
9	MARIANELLA	61
12	INSPIRATOR	46
11	ENDURINGSPEED	43
2	SPARKOFNAPOLEON	36

For the sake of convenience the maximum points have been regulated to 100.

Mysore 4th selections.

2010-08-04T11:31:00.000+05:30

Race 1
4. AUTHORITATIVE
3. STAR OF HEARTS
1. PRINCESS NERO

Race 2
9. SPLENDID GLORY
1. MARATHA CONQUEROR
7. SMILE AGAIN

Race 3
3. STINGER
4. SOUTH PARADE
11. KILLER FOOT

Race 4
5. ROMANTIC DESIGN
6. BEE FOR YOU
3. MINCHU

Race 5
2. RED DAWN
9. LOTUS POND
4. LIVE IT UP

Race 6
5. AAHANA
3. ALEJANDROS
2. KING ADLER

Race 7
6. CHAKRAVYUHA BHEDAK
4. LOOK ALIKE
11. SUPER SHA

Day’s best AAHANA

Pune 1st Selections.

2010-08-01T10:33:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3. SUPER KING Was covering ground in his last run won by Finfoot. Tracked nicely after this run. Should win.
9. ARABIAN EMPIRE Improved slightly. Running with a weight advantage.
7. SCINTILLATING STAR Tracking fair. A full sister to Dance Diva, who won in Class B only.

Race 2
1. CAMBIASSO Consistent performer.
3. WHITE KNIGHT Can challenge the former.

Race 3
4. KHURSANIYAH
5. SUNLIGHT MAGIC
7. TAMARAI

Race 4
1. AMOURESQUE Second to Moonlight Romance. Has the benefit of a Mock Race.
2. ZAFAYONA
3. DELPHI

Race 5
1. SATSUMA STAR
3. LIGHTNING CAVALRY
2. SOL

Race 6
9. SUN ELEGANCE A victim of feeble riding by Imran Chisty in her last run.
7. TAKESTWOTOTANGO Winner twice. In rousing form as evidenced by track reports.
4. SPELLBINDER Fair work.

Race 7
7. CABRIOLET Had raced in quality company. Appears to have been prepared enroute to Pune.
1. FOREST FLAIR Highly impressive in a Mock Race on 15th July.
9. D’ARTAGNAN Fresh from Bangalore with suspicious runs.

Race 8
3. APPALINA Impressed with a start to finish effort. Can easily defy the 3 kgs. Penalty.
4. CHOTEE BEGUM Conqueror of Peregrine Falcon. Pleasing work.
9. BLUE KNIGHT As a grand son of Mr.Prospector, this first timer is expected to do well.

Race 9
8. MIA STELLA Came up with a good gallop at close.
1. SING ALONG Lost her chance at the gates.
10. ROSES ALL THE WAY Has credentials.

Day’s best SUPER KING

Good luck.

Pune 1st Aug Trackwork.

2010-07-31T19:11:00.002+05:30

Pune 1st Aug Trackwork.

Bangalore 31st.

2010-07-31T12:07:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1. TRILLION WIN
8. ATTATURK
9. HAUTE APPEAL

Race 2
1. WALTZ AWAY Son of Dancerllon of Argentina, who had won 3 races in 4 starts. Should have stronger bones than the rest. Flew in to finish a good 3rd to Scionic in his debut.
6. EMERALD
2. THE DARLING BOY

Race 3
2. LEGEND REBORN Jockey switch to Ladjadj Stephane can help him to win this race.
3. CARNIVAL OF JOY Withdrawn on veterinary grounds as it was lame on right fore due to bleeding cut injury on cannon. May not be fully fit.
7. AMAZING PERFORMER Running on demotion.

Race 4
7. SPARK OF ATAN After having cleared his maiden status in style, the connections were so optimistic to have entered him as a final entry in Sun Kingdoms Colts Trial. Running first time after being gelded, should produce an improved show.
4. REZOOM Put in a fair run at close to beat CAMORRA for the third slot. Ridden by the regular partner of DEEP BLUE SKY, is now carrying 3 kgs. Penalty.
2. BORN TO FLY As a descendant of the grand sire Dancing Brave, is born to stay.

Race 5
5. CAPTIVATING Always a front runner, be it the Derby or 1000 Guineas, can sprint her way to victory.
4. PALAZZIO’S SUN Favoured on scales.
7. BHAGIRATHI

Race 6
9. PERSIAN PRINCESS Her last effort was dubious.
7. ACT OF DUTY Came in with a spirited run to finish an impressive 2nd to Southern King. Can strike.
8. POWERGRID A consistent performer in lower class.

Race 7
2. LEONARDO Has been on the waiting list for long.
8. NATIVE TALENT An impressive winner in lower class, should be favoured on weights.
4. LUSH LASHES Has credentials.

Race 8
7. BORN TO PERFORM
4. TIROLINO
1. SKY DIVER

Good luck.

Bangalore 30th.

2010-07-30T11:10:00.000+05:30

Race 1
2. AMERICUS Lost stirrup, yet was covering ground to finish a good 5th.
7. LOVE ME TENDER Was running green as an odds-on in her debut. Could have improved.
3. SUNSTONE A half brother to Sea Value.

Race 2
1. A MOVE TO REMEMBER
6. ADMIRANDA
2. SUPER GOLD

Race 3
1. ELITE LAND
10. SPARK OF DESIRE
6. SKY GLIDER

Race 4
1. YOURE KISS’S DUE Has improved a lot. Her last win was very impressive where she came from far back to topple Grand Topaz at end. Deserves a hat-trick.
6. BRUNETTA
3. CASH IS KING

Race 5
7. SHOTGUNN At this weight can trouble the best.
12. POLISH PATRIOT Conqueror of Systematic. Will challenge the former.
4. BLINK Can this aged gelding be in a position to confront the feather weight youngsters?

Race 6
1. FANTABULOUS PRINCE A game performer in higher company.
7. SPARK OF ISIS Running on demotion.
11. SUNNYLAND His last run is best ignored where he was put into an unsuitable distance of 7 furlongs. Today running in his apt distance at a favourable weight.

Race 7
1. KINGDOMOFDREAMS Too late to deliver the impact on Nox in his last attempt. A record number of consecutive failed favourite in Bangalore.
9. MARIE CURIE Has credentials.
2. THE SENATOR A good performer in this class.

Race 8
1. ASTOUNDING BLUE Was covering ground in his only run this season to finish a good 5th.
3. BID FOR GLORY A winner after the post in her last effort. Has improved a lot.
5. ZANZARA His last run when finishing 4th was too easy. Note the change in plates after umpteen runs. Will fight.

Good luck.

Mysore 29th selections.

2010-07-29T11:57:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1. MISS MEXICO An impressive winner in her last effort, can defy the penalty.
2. BOLD SUCCESS Flew to be a good 3rd in his last run.
4. ROMANTIC DESIGN Has credentials.

Race 2
5. ON CALL Was finishing on in her only run this season.
2. MASURATHI Can defy the penalty.
8. GREEK SHIP Handicap possibility.

Race 3
4. LOOK ALIKE Can repeat.
5. PLACE HER WELL Her last run is best ignored. Can do better.
1. MISS RUBY In good form. Ridership may be a bother.

Race 4
12. RISING QUEEN Should trounce her opponents.

Race 5
1. WINNING TALE Both her wins were impressive. Running on promotion.
12. SECRET FURY Put in a good burst at close to finish an impressive 2nd in his last run. Running with Blinkers off. Handicap possibility.
4. AHIRA Has credentials.

Race 6
7. RED DAWN
1. PERFECT BOND
2. JOIN THE PARTY

Good luck.

Mysore 28th selections.

2010-07-28T12:10:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3. HEROS DOMINANCE Running on demotion. To be reigned in by a raw apprentice.
11. SMILE AGAIN At a tidy weight.
8. SAUCE PIQUANT Last run was better than previous runs. Could have improved.

Race 2
4. NONAME Drew some inspired support in the betting ring in his last run.
9. ASPIRING SEVEN Running on promotion at a feather weight.
1. FINAL FRONTIER Has credentials.

Race 3
1. SIMPLY DANGEROUS Finished a close good 2nd to Voodoo Moon in Bangalore. Can strike with Ladjadj Stephane up.
5. STERLING SPEED Running in her pet distance.
6. INTIFADA Found Cationic too hot to handle.

Race 4
9. VERTEX Has been hiding her true potential for long.
4. ROYAL VIEW Had shown his mettle in quality company.
8. CHAMCHA IN CHIEF Unlucky to lose to Del Gratia in her last effort. Today’s weights are in her favour.

Race 5
3. BOSTON RANGER A failed favourite in higher class. Running on demotion.
8. ARABIAN MEMORIES Had always run better in a mile trip.
5. COLLATERAL Consistent galloper. Distinct disadvantage in scales.

Race 6
7. CAFE COFFEE An impressive 3rd in his last effort. Extended trip should suit him better.
1. CHIEF DE MISSION A consistent runner.
3. YOU’REMY SENSATION A run away winner of this mile trip in lower class.

Race 7
2. GREEN VISION Very consistent.
9. SUN DEVICE Handicap possibility.
7. PRINCESS NERO Her run in Cationic’s is best ignored.

Good luck.

Magisterial for the Million.

2010-07-24T21:00:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1. GRAND TOPAZ Ran a good 2nd to YOUREKISS'SDUE second win.
8. AFRICAN SKY
2. SPRAWLING ELEGANCE

Race 2
6. MISTER TROOPER Long in tooth and showing high zest in races, finished on board in both his runs in upper class. Today running on demotion with S.John. Should win.
10. KALYAN Was powering his way in the hands of Harsha.
1. FORESIGHT Has the bad habit of jumping out awkward and veering in at the finish.

Race 3
2. ELITE LAND If he couldn’t win this set, will only end up in Chennai.
1. A SHOOTING STAR
8. AMAZING COLOUR

Race 4
1. INSPIRED MOVE Both her wins were so impressive. She deserves a hat-trick.
2. SUN SALVADOR A start to finish winner in his debut. Can challenge the former.

Race 5
4. MAGISTERIAL A half brother to the celebrated BOURBON KING was walloped by CAVALRY CHARGE in his debut as a colt. After being gelded won all alone in front in impressive fashion. Has a strong pedigree line. Can repeat.
3. SALONI A full sister to SHANGHAI GAL and a half sister to SNOW QUEEN. Won lugging in throughout the race.
7. SUN DANCING Might have required her last run.

Race 6
8. STAR ASSEMBLY Flew in the hands of Vivek to finish close to Angel Fire who won impressively in 108 in higher company. Should win.
5. CRUISING Twice failed as a favourite.
6. EXPRESS IT Winner of both his starts in the lower class.

Race 7
1. AMAZING QUEEN A runaway winner in her last essay. Penalised heavily.
6. NOBLE BREEZE Can defy the penalty of her last winning effort.
4. RUMOUR PROOF Looks good on demotion.

Race 8
2. BUCEPHALAS Flew at end to finish a good 3rd to Red Renegade.
1. CLASSICAL DANCER Has credentials.
10. CAPTAIN’S LOVER An impressive winner of her last start. Running on promotion.

Day’s best STAR ASSEMBLY.

Good luck.

Bangalore 24th selections.

2010-07-23T21:24:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3. ENDURING SPEED
4. SPARK OF HARMONY
8. PRINCESS COUP

Race 2
6. INTIZARA
1. ALLEGRO
2. BLACK SUPER STAR

Race 3
3. BUGATTI
1. SHOT OF GOLD
4. PRECEPT

Race 4
2. ROYAL PLAYER
4. LUSH LASHES
1. THE LAST SAMURAI

Race 5
7. CAPTIVATING
5. ROYAL AMBASSADOR
4. TOMSK

Race 6
7. ROYAL SURPRISE
2. KINGS ADMIRAL
6. VAYOMI

Race 7
4. DANCE N CELEBRATE
9. BUCK PASSER JUNIOR
3. SUNSPIRIT

Race 8
1. DUKE OF EDINBURGH
2. KRIPA
7. RUBY LEGEND

Day’s best ROYAL SURPRISE

USA owners fasten their faith in Argentina & Germany.

2010-07-23T10:12:00.000+05:30

WASHINGTON -- The image painted was not a pleasant one as the 78-year-old owner of thoroughbred racing's top horse pleaded before Congress to save his sport.

"We're looking for Arnold Schwarzenegger's upper body and then we go to Don Knotts' legs and knees," said Jess Jackson, owner of 2007 Horse of the Year Curlin. "We don't need all of the inbreeding we have. I go to Argentina to buy horses; I go to Germany to buy horses because they have stronger bones and better knees. We need a league and a commissioner. We need action, please. Congress, help."

Bloodlines, steroids, the lack of an authoritative governing body, alarming figures on horse deaths and a breech of protocol by Big Brown's trainer were all topics of discussion Thursday before the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. The hearing was called after Eight Belles broke down at the Kentucky Derby last month and was euthanized on the track.

There was widespread agreement among the witnesses regarding many of the industry's ills: steroids, breakdowns on the track and weaker bloodlines that produce horses that can race far fewer times than their counterparts decades ago.

Consensus on addressing these problems was another matter. That was hardly surprising considering the sport is essentially run by 38 sets of rules -- one for each state in which racing takes place.

"We are a rudderless ship," longtime breeder Arthur Hancock said. "And the way we're going, we will all end up on the rocks."

Added ESPN analyst Randy Moss: "Imagine if the NFL were set up to permit each state to field as many pro teams as it wanted, play as many games as it wanted all year long and set its own individual football rules ... Horse racing has been set up in this fashion."

Some asked Congress to intervene. Some, including Jockey Club president Alan Marzelli, favored the establishment of a national governing body, but one led by the industry and not by the government. Alex Waldrop, president of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, advocated the status quo because of what he called "great strides" made recently.

"The last thing this industry needs is another layer of bureaucracy," Waldrop said. "A 'Department of Horse-land Security' funded by yet another tax on our long-suffering customers is not what we need."

Rep. Ed Whitfield of Kentucky noted that Congress has leverage to influence the sport because of the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978, which grants simulcasting rights that now account for much of the industry's profits. A law could be passed, for example, that withholds simulcast money from states that don't adhere to federally mandated guidelines.

"Mr. Waldrop has the very best intentions, but he does not have the authority to do anything," Whitfield said. "I think that we are going to be looking at some legislation to deal with this."

New surveys, including one by The Associated Press, found thousands of racing-related horse deaths in recent years. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois said Eight Belles was a "genetic disaster waiting to happen," a point she made by displaying a chart of what she called the horse's "fragile bloodline."

Many witnesses offered scathing opinions on the proliferation of medications given to horses. California Horse Racing Board chairman Richard Shapiro said the sport now has "twice the vets and half the horses."

"Over the last 40 years we have traded the time-tested regimen of hay, oats and water for a virtual pharmacopoeia," Shapiro said.

Marzelli offered hope by pointing out that its safety panel two days ago called for a sweeping ban on anabolic steroids. He expects all horse racing states to adopt the ban.

"We are confident that 2008 will be the last year in which anabolic steroids will be permitted in our sport during training and racing," Marzelli said.

That would clearly influence the methods used by the trainer of Big Brown, the Triple Crown favorite that finished a stunning last place in the Belmont Stakes on June 7.

Rick Dutrow Jr., who gave a legal steroid to Big Brown through April, was expected tell Congress his side of the story in person, but he was a no-show. Dutrow on Wednesday told the AP he was too ill to attend, but he remained on the witness list -- there was even a symbolic name card for him at the table -- because he apparently failed to tell those in charge.

Dutrow did provide a statement in which he discussed his checkered record, including his use of anabolic steroids on horses.

"My observation is that it helps the horses eat better," the statement said. "Their coats brighten. They're more alert. It helps them train."

Dutrow added that "if steroids are banned in the United States, we'll stop using them."

Whether that -- and other reforms -- can happen without Congress' intervention remained an open question.

"We always say we can do it ourselves," Jackson said. "But we are experts at delay. We never get it done."

The last thing this industry needs is another layer of bureaucracy. A 'Department of Horse-land Security' funded by yet another tax on our long-suffering customers is not what we need.

-- National Thoroughbred Racing Association president Alex Waldrop

Pune 23rd selections.

2010-07-23T07:33:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3. BLUSH Can repeat.
2. IBIS
7. BENEDICTUS

Race 2
4. LUSTY
1. TARA

Race 3
4. CLARION CALL
1. WEIZHOU

Race 4
5. SMOKIN ACES Entrusted to a 5 Kg claimer resulting in a vast difference in weight over his competitors.
1. SILVER SANDS Could have achieved 4 in a row which was spoiled by Violetta.
4. NEFYN Flew in the last part to be close to Blue Danube, who is now in Class I. The long lay off may be a hindrance to his potential.

Race 5
7. SING ALONG Tracking nicely. At a tidy weight.
1. ROYAL COMPANION Very consistent. Rattonsey’s may design THEIR LIL SISTER to sing along in front to ensure their companion victory.
3. LIVING THE DREAM

Race 6
2. DICTATOR Trainer change among the Chenoy group. Long lay off. In rousing form.
1. CROWNED PRINCESS
6. SAFFRON

Race 7
7. APPALINA
3. YOUNG OFFENDER
2. PALERMO

Day's best BLUSH

Pune 23rd Trackwork.

2010-07-22T18:21:00.002+05:30

Pune track 23rd.

Pune 22nd Selections.

2010-07-22T00:09:00.000+05:30

Race 1
6. SUZY WONG Had waited too long.
8. MIA STELLA Systematically prepared.
1. PREMIER CONNECTION Has credentials.

Race 2
1. PRINCE LOCHINVA
7. HIGHLAND VISION
6. HIGHLAND GLORY

Race 3
5. FEONA
6. CREME DE LA CREME
4. LITTLE WARRIOR

Race 4
3. OH CALCUTTA Had run in the company of Jacquiline.
4. DEEP PURPLE Penalty may go against.
5. STARFALL Flew to win impressively in his last effort.

Race 5
9. OCEAN STORM Had run in good company.
6. CONSTANTINA
5. ZILLIONAIRE

Race 6
9. RIVER STAR
2. DEAR LIZA
4. VIOLETTA

Race 7
6. PEREGRINE FALCON Can win this set easily.
2. ALOHAMORA
3. GREY PHANTOM

Day’s best PEREGRINE FALCON

Good luck.

Pune 22nd Trackwork.

2010-07-21T13:51:00.000+05:30

Pune track post.

Hyderabad opening day.

2010-07-21T10:40:00.000+05:30

Race 1
9. HEART N SOUL After having run with S plates in Bangalore is now running in A plates.
1. AFICIONADO Had raced in good set in Bangalore.

Race 2
3. ART CONNOISSEUR Met a tartar with the heavily gambled Indian Bolt in Bangalore. Standing tall in numbers.

Race 3
3. SORBITRATE Should be rewarded for his consistency.
10. PETRADURA Flew in the last part to finish a good 2nd in her last effort.

Race 4
2. POWER PLAY Demoted to strike.
3. TIARA A speedy sprinter. In apt distance.

Race 5
9. YIPPEE Has not missed the board in all his runs. A rare record keeper.
7. GREEN MIST Vastly improved. Aiming a hattrick.
3. LONE RANGER Has credentials.

Race 6
1. GOLDEN TRICKS A moderate performer in higher category.
7. MAN ON FIRE Very consistent.
6. ALLEGATION A game galloper.

Race 7
2. APHRODISIAC
8. RAINBOW FOG
10. SUCHIMAN

Race 8
5. TRISTAR
3. AL JADEED
4. CALIGATAE

Race 9
6. AL MALAWI
8. ANGUNA
2. VIGOROSO

Good luck.

Bangalore St.Leger

2010-07-18T07:43:00.000+05:30

Race 1
8. CUTE ANGEL
6. GOOD GIFT
2. HOBSONS CHOICE

Race 2
6. RECORD BREAKER
5. INDIAN ROYALTY
7. MATIAS

Race 3
6. ELUSIVE WAY Fined Rs.2,000/- for not persevering with his mount during the race. Should win on its encouraging numbers.
3. EMERALD Likely challenger to the former.

Race 4
8. SARATOGA
10. ALLEGRO
3. CARNIVAL OF JOY

Race 5
4. RUBELLITE
6. WORK FORCE
5. GOLDEN QUEST

Race 6
1. YOURE A LEGEND
2. DEFIANCE
11. BLACK BEAUTY

Race 7
2. ARABIAN PRINCE Impressed when beating Becket in the Maharaja’s cup.
1. FLEET INDIAN Flew at end to finish close to Becket in Chief Justice Cup.
6. LEAVE IT TO ME Impressed in a Mock Race over 2000 mts beating ownermate Classerville.

Race 8
4. THE SPARTAN
10. LUMINOUS GOLD
11. HALL OF GLORY At a tidy handicap.

Race 9
11. PERSIAN PRINCESS Too good in this set.

Good luck.

Bangalore 17th Selections.

2010-07-16T17:23:00.000+05:30

Race 1
8. DUCHESS OF YORK Finished 7th, yet showing good numbers. Pleasing work.
2. SPARK OF KNIGHT The old grand man rider is confident.
4. CALDERA Something that neither can be cherished nor ignored.

Race 2
1. SOUTHERN PEARL The only one to run in A plates with the rest running in S plates.
5. POWERGRID The only other runner showing favourable numbers, but 1400, the longest race of the day appears to be a trifle sharp for this gelding.

Race 3
3. RECHARGED Has the sprinting ability to grab this race.
1. AILSA Might find it tough to handle the former.

Race 4
2. BEST TIME Finished an impressive 2nd in the hands of the stable’s work jockey. Can the stable’s top jockey falter on this one.
6. SOCIAL CLIMBER Now running in her pet distance. At best can go close.

Race 5
4. MAGNANIMITY Ladjadj Stephane, the regular jockey of In The Zone this season, is entrusted with MAM’s Horse. Showing higher numbers over sprint when compared to a route or a mile.
3. LADY DUFF Gathered numbers in the hands of Apprentice jockey P.Venkat. Will fight with Imran Chisty.
5. SOBERANO Has credentials.

Race 6
1. SHE’S FOR CASH Standing tall on numbers with a not so comfortable jockeyship.
8. MAN UNITED A place prospect.

Race 7
4. KINGDOMOFDREAMS Thrice consecutive failed favourite. Can tackle this sprint easily.

Race 8
5. SPRAWLING ELEGANCE Was withdrawn in 45 due to sprained knee. Came flying in the hands of work jockey R.Koch to finish an impressive 3rd in his latest run.
1. TAKE MY WORD Might have required his last run. Can go close.

ALL THE BEST.

Pune 16th Selections.

2010-07-16T11:01:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1. POUND FOOLISH Tracked with Mr.Greedy, rated at 115. Ready to strike.
3. BEMISAAL

Race 2
3. CALYPSO DANCER Well prepared.
5. SECRET TALK Beating the opening day winner BLAUHIMMEL on track.
9. BRILLIANT MOON Entrusted to a top jockey.
2. THE RIGHT MAN Moderate performer.

Race 3
Both TEQUILA & WILNA have faced quality contenders. Will fight.

Race 4
6. SERENITY In rousing form.
4. SUN ELEGANCE Very well prepared.

Race 5
Both the SEA has a warrior value, one attempts with good preparational value while the other has a warrior rider.
7. ILLUMINATE Has the dubious distinction of enlisting in the list of most failed favourite record.
4. BLUE THUNDER Hat- trick. Possible? Lacks class.

Race 6
3. DEMONSTRATOR 4 wins in a row.
7. FLAMING ARROW A flier in sprints. Note the distance switch.
10. WHITE KNIGHT In good nick. Aiming a hat-trick.
8. STRELITZIA Back to the pavilion after a taste in Bangalore classics.

Race 7
4. PALAZZO GRAZIOLI Appears to have improved.
3. LEGIONNAIRE A game performer in his last start.
10. TITLEIST Has credentials.

Race 8
7. SACRED RELIC Consistent performer at a tidy weight.
1. FORWARD CHARGE A consistent performer.

Race 9
1. HIGHLAND BOUNTY Not of this class. Should win.

GOOD LUCK.

Pune 16th Trackwork.

2010-07-15T12:58:00.002+05:30

Pune Track 16th.

Pune Trackwork 15th July 2010.

2010-07-14T16:15:00.000+05:30

Pune track.

Pune opening day.

2010-07-14T14:21:00.000+05:30

Race 1
3. THE FIRST LADY Trounced Rising Glory in her latest run as such should win.
5. RISING GLORY
1. CANDY FLOSS

Race 2
1. BLAU HIMMEL Failed twice as a favourite in Mumbai. Appears to have a safe keeping over his rivals.
2. MUSICAL RHYTHM Pleasing work.

Race 3
9. SHOWSTOPPER Missed her mark narrowly in her last effort. Tracking nicely.
1. CAVALRYMAN
6. C’EST LA VIE

Race 4
2. HIGHLAND FLAME Has a slight edge in this complicated race.

Race 5
Two debutants in the fray. GRANT PARK appears to be good along with ROYAL HIGHNESS.

Race 6
10.WATCH OUT With nothing of sort in races is now pleasing in trials.
7. NATIONAL IKON Can trouble the best.

Race 7
5. ARTS Very well prepared. In blazing form.

Race 8
2. LITTLE WARRIOR Very well prepared. In rousing form. Appeals on jockeyship with the rest being a mediocre type.

Good luck.

Sun Kingdom will rule the Derby.

2010-07-11T10:41:00.000+05:30

Race 1
1. SKY MARSHAL Better than Senor Spedy.

Race 2
1. SUN CONTROL With no other contenders proving to be a threat, can win this race carrying a heavy penalty on her back.

Race 3
1. SKY DIVER
3. SUPREMACY
2. VALAHAK

Race 4
6. CON ARTISTE Daniel Grant can easily have a say over others.

Race 5
8. OCEANIC WIND An impressive winner of her last start. Can repeat.

Race 6
9. TOPKAPI
1. YOURE SO BEAUTIFUL
7. LOCK AND LOAD

Race 7
10. EAGLE CLAWS
3. POLISH PATRIOT
2. TANZANITE

Race 8
4. SUN KINGDOM Unbeaten till date. Can add another one.
8. MOONLIGHT ROMANCE
9. ELOISE

Race 9
4. KICKINGKING Appears to be unbeatable with extra distance and weight.

Race 10
Bad race
9. PERSIAN PRINCESS
12. MISTER TROOPER
2. CASH IS KING

Good luck.

SPRINT STAR for the B.T.C.ANNIVERSARY CUP.

2010-07-09T15:45:00.000+05:30

Race 1

5. PRINCESS COUP Could have won her last race easily but for the atrocious riding of S.Guruprasad.
7. LOVE ME TENDER First timer. Watch race time trends.

Race 2

1. CROWN VISION Set to win.

Race 3

3. ONE FOR THE MONEY Found the winner SWIFT STAR too hot to handle to end up chasing. Note the plate change. Entrusted to S.John.
6. NEVER SAY GOODBYE Failed favourite in her only effort in Ban (W). Came flying to finish an impressive 2nd.
8. LA CLIQUE A failed favourite in her debut.

Race 4

8. SPARK OF GALAXY
4. SUPERLATIVO
5. GOLDEN DIXIE

Race 5

8. MYSTERE
6. MERCUTIO
5. APPOLONAIRE

Race 6

2. SPRINT STAR Is far better than 5. CELESTIAL WAY

Race 7

6. SUN DANCING An impressive winner in the Governor’s Trophy last season. Should make amends.

Race 8

9. SPARK OF BRONTE An impressive flier in his last gallop.
4. GLITTERATO A consistent performer in last season. Might have required his last run.

Race 9

10. LEGEND REBORN A failed favourite in his last run. At a tidy handicap.
1. SOVIET MELODY An impressive winner on the opening race of the season. Had a fair run in higher company. Note the change in plates.

Good luck.

Serious error in timings provided by the club.(Mysore)

2010-07-07T19:18:00.001+05:30

55.THE BUGLE ROCK PLATE
(about) 1100 Metres.
Rated 25 and below. (Handicap)

CLASSIC CONCEPT          1-08.48
SAUCE PIQUANT              1-08.81
MUCH MORE                    1-08.87
STINGER                          1-09.24
STELLAR STAR                1-09.86
LOOKING TO LUCK        1-10.20
VIBHUTHI                         1-10.57
DIRTY HARRY                 1-11.82
DIVA                                 1-12.02
PASSAGE OF TIME         1-12.10
DO THE MUSIC               1-12.26

The above timings are as published by ORIGINAL VEL.

The timings provided by BTC is incorrect.

MYSORE 7th July 2010.

2010-07-06T15:39:00.000+05:30

Race 1
2. MR SUNRISE A failed favourite in his last run to end up a good 2nd.Can win this race with ease.
7. SUAVE Encouraging numbers with a discouraging jockey.

Race 2
12. BUCETHALIS An odds-on impressive winner of his last start. Can repeat.
7. ARABIAN MEMORIES After running in wrong distances is now running with Visor on, in her performing distance.
2. RICH ROGUE A good 2nd in his last start. Penalty might be a dampener.

Race 3
7. WORLD IS TOOMUCH An impressive 2nd to Live It Up in his last effort. If Live It Up is favoured to win the 5th race in higher company, why can't this half brother to Immense (2nd to Sun Kingdom in the Colts trial) win this race?

Race 4
1. MYSTIC ENCHANTRESS M/S Wadiyar's are lucky enough to have this filly racing in the bottom most class. Good numbers over a route. But Mile?
2. ASPIRING SEVEN A fine performer of his last start. Running over a mile with 6.5 kgs penalty.

Race 5
10. LIVE IT UP Running over a mile with plate change. Entrusted to Ladjadj Stephane at a feather weight. Handicap chance.
6. BOSTON RANGER A failed favourite in his last effort. Ignore this run. Could have done much better.
9. WAR HEAD A failed favourite in his last run causing an enquiry into the running and riding. Can this aged gelding wage war with heads above?

Race 6
5. DEL GRATIA Conqueror of Miss Ruby who won by a distance last week.
4. CLASSIC CONCEPT Had won the race in a superior time than Miss Ruby on the same day. Far superior to the upper class Feel My Heart (same day). Cannot be ignored.

Good luck.

Becket’s post-mortem

2010-07-05T19:33:00.002+05:30

Now the expert professionals say that Becket should have run like this and not like that. Even Mallaya’s first Jockey Sampson had opted to ride Spearhead ignoring Arabian Prince and none of the reporters or the connections had advised him or had corrected him to choose the right one. After Prince winning the Maharaja, some of the write-up had gone up to the extent of Prince’s running in Hyderabad.
This is not the first time these things happen. It will happen again and again giving rise to speculations. Silent BEFORE, loud mouthed AFTER has become a habit of many in horse racing.

Becket will bucket the Maharaja's throne.

2010-07-03T22:04:00.000+05:30

Race 1
7. HOBSONS CHOICE
8. INTIZARA
4. ANOTHER VOICE

Race 2
3. MONTEDORO Should win this set.

Race 3
6. BID FOR GLORY Held on lucky to win from the flying KICKING KING. Can repeat.
5. BUCK PASSER JUNIOR A fine performer in open class. Will fight.

Race 4
An upset race.
6. SUPER GOLD Has a slight edge over the rest.

Race 5
2. LUSH LASHES Her last run is best ignored. Thrice consecutive failed favourite in Ban (W). Requires longer distance than a mile which suits her better.
5. MODERN ART Struggled to beat Sunny’s Secret in her last effort only to end up 2nd.
1. THE LAST SAMURAI A close 6th to Angel Fire who won today in higher company. Can fight.

Race 6
1. BECKET Will repeat his mind boggling last run effort. Spearhead & Spark of Gold for the minor.

Race 7
10. READY TO MINGLE Is ready to chew this set.

Race 8
An upset race
9. SUNNYLAND Has a slight edge over the others.

Race 9
6. ALPHA BABY Would have beaten the winner Dream Park in her last encounter, but for a slipped saddle. Should be given another chance.
1. FLAMING LAMBORGINI Switching distances. Can trouble the best.
2. DREAM PARK An impressive winner. Penalty may go against.

Good luck.

Frivolous objection by C(heat) Alford.

2010-07-03T16:36:00.000+05:30

Christopher Alford after losing on 3 Don Diego in the 2nd race claims that he was bumped 5 times by the winner 7 Scionic(Amyn Merchant) at 250 metres and after 200 metres.
The fact is C.Alford who was hugging the rails all along the straight shifted outwards on to Scionic, thereby causing the bump, but objects that he was bumped 5 times. Did anybody see bumping 5 times?
C.Alford on more than one occasion had caused trouble in Bangalore causing commotion in the Bangalore race course. A champion Kolkatta jockey creating nuisance in Bangalore.

Bangalore 3rd July 2010.

2010-07-02T15:35:00.000+05:30

All races have been restricted to not more than 1400 metres today.

Race 1
1. WORK FORCE
7. HI LIFE
9. ATHABASCA STAR

Race 2
First timers should have a say at the finish. Watch track form and odds.

Race 3
3. STAR GLEAM Came up with a very good run to finish a good 3rd. Can win this race.
1. ALLEGRO Running on demotion. Will fight back with S.John.

Race 4
3. INSPIRED MOVE Set for an encore.

Race 5
Competitive race
2. RARE AND PRECIOUS Could not get a clear run yet finished a good 4th.
12. ANGELFIRE At a feather weight. Handicap chance.
3. ATLANTUS His run in 48 is best ignored.

Race 6
3. YOURE KISS’S DUE A start to finish winner in her last start. Note the plate change. Entrusted to Suraj for a repeat win.
1. SHOT OF GOLD A fine performer in his last effort in upper class.
8. PRECEPT A start to finish winner in her last start. Can fight.

Race 7
6. DAY TRADER
8. MISSONI
9. CITRALI
12. CORLEONE
Closely grouped.

Race 8
8. NOBLE BREEZE Should breeze past the rest.

GOOD LUCK.

Mysore 30th.

2010-06-29T22:12:00.002+05:30

Race 1
1. LATIN TWISTER
2. AZAZEL
8. SPLENDID GLORY

Race 2
1. CLASSIC CONCEPT: Twice failed as a favourite in upper class. Showing good numbers. Sprinting ability?
5. MUCH MORE: Showing sprint capacity!
9. LOOKING TO LUCK: At best, can run close.

Race 3
Confusing race with outstation horses contending to do the trick.

Race 4
2. SWISS QUEEN: Will trounce the field.

Race 5
GREEN VISION may not allow FEEL MY HEART to snatch the 4th in a row.

Race 6
6. MISS RUBY: Twice consecutive failed favourite. Appears to be the best in this set.

Race 7
10. LOOKING TO LEAD: After finishing a flying 2nd in Mysore, the trainer was so enthusiastic to shift her to Bangalore to take part in FIRE ZONE's STEWARDS CUP. Brought back to where she belongs.
7. SECRET COMMAND: Tasted success in Mysore for the 2nd time when LOOKING TO LEAD was sight seeing in Bangalore.
4. ASHKAN: Went to Bangalore, Came back to Mysore.
12. DANGER DIABOLIC: Long in tooth. Dangerous if he takes off level.

Race 8
5. AHIRA: A 10 to 1 coup last time. Penalised 5.5 kgs. To travel extra.
9. FINAL FRONTIER: Good numbers. Attempting a longer course.

Good Luck.

Bangalore 27th.

2010-06-26T17:31:00.001+05:30

Race 1
9. SARATOGA
3. YOURE ROCKING
7. PRINCESS COUP
Tight race.

Race 2
2. HAMSAFAR: Was finishing on in her last run. Should be in the money.
1. GUNPOWDER: Good, but has a bad habit of jumping out awkwardly and drifting out under pressure.

Race 3
1. CELESTINA
8. THE DARLING BOY
7. RETALIATE

Race 4
6. ANNA: Raced prominently in her last run.100 metres short will be to her liking.
1. ELITE LAND: Also a prominent runner. Will give a stiff fight.
7. BUGATTI: Withdrawn twice this season. All is not well with a top jockey in the saddle.

Race 5
5. DOLCE VINO
10. SUNNY SPELL
9. CAPTAIN’S LOVER

Race 6
8. CARLA: Impressed in her maiden appearance when winning by a distance. Will repeat.

Race 7
7. CAMELOT: Was hanging in very badly in the straight, yet won by a whisker from DESDEMONA.
5. TOPKAPI: Lugged in under pressure in the last 200 metres, to give away the race to ANGEL FIRE or else would have completed a hat-trick.

Race 8
6. SPARK OF BRONTE: A good performer in Ban (W) in open class. Well placed in age group.
3. LADS GLADIATOR: A good performer in Ban (W) in open class. Well placed in age group with a top jockey.
5. MILAGRO: A good 3rd to EXPRESS IT (who won again).

Race 9
6. AZTEC GOLD: Cleared his maiden status with an impressive victory. Entrusted to Mallya's Sampson. Should repeat.

Good luck.

Bangalore 26th.

2010-06-25T20:11:00.000+05:30

All the races are competitive and winner picking is very difficult. Take precaution and extra care.

Race 1
4. LEOPOLDO:
1. MAGNIFIQUE
8. MISTER TROOPER

Race 2
Two debutants have joined the fray with MATIAS.

Race 3
7. REZOOM
3. BALLIBAY
4. MODERN ART
Appears to be a tight race.

Race 4
A match race between DEEP BLUE SKY & YAMAS.

Race 5
6. MAGNANIMITY
5. BLINK
3. ADVANTAGE LOGAN

Race 6
5. AMAZER
7. TIROLINO
1. HAMPTON COURT

Race 7
2. CHRONICLE
6. GARAFLUID
7. GOOD GIFT

Race 8
3. PARTAGAS appears to be better than COUNT ROYAL.

GOOD LUCK.

Mysore 23rd.

2010-06-22T20:28:00.000+05:30

Race 1
5. ASPIRING SEVEN: After some moderate runs in Bangalore, has been entrusted to Ladjadj Stephane, who had maintained a good strike rate in Mysore.
4. ANALIKA: A good 2nd in her last effort.
2. LATIN TWISTER: Penalised 4kgs for her last winning effort. Can go close.

Race 2
1. MASTER STRATEGIST: A close 3rd in Mysore in upper class. Running on demotion. Can win with the in –form jockey Ladjadj Stephane.
2. HAPPINESS: A fair performer in upper class. Can place for sure.

Race 3
1. SUN DEVICE: An impressive improved performer in his last start. Should win.

Race 4
2. WINNING TALE: Set for an encore.

Race 5
8. LOTUS POND: A consistent performer. Running after a long lay off.
6. TINA’S TRIUMPH: A sprinter taking to route distance. His style of gallop indicates that he is fit to tackle this distance.
9. CHIEF DE MISSION: Is showing improvement over his previous runs.

Race 6
3 debut runners are in the fray. INTIFADA & WINNING DESIRE, both have the numbers to strike.

Race 7
Complicated race. (Closely grouped)
4. SECRET COMMAND
2. GUIDED MISSILE
9. CAFE COFFEE

Race 8
2. REAL MAGIC: Can she defy the penalty?
7. BRIANNSTA: Switched over to sprint!
1. PLACE HER WELL: A fair performer in higher class.

Good Luck.