Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Will be back and posting for Mumbai Racing 2014-15.
N.B. Only if time permits.

Sunday, January 2, 2011

ELOISE for the Jewels Million.

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5    DANCING MONEY Withdrawn in her last run due to a fall on the way to the saddling enclosure, had earlier finished a game 3rd to CELTIC MANOR from a bad draw 13 in a 14 horse field.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.

Friday, December 31, 2010

Happy New Year.

Wish you all a Happy and prosperous New Year.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Mumbai 30th.

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.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Ocean Admiral should score.

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.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Tight competition in 2000 Guineas.

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.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

PRINCE RAILCO will canter away.

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.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

SET AFIRE will scorch the turf.

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.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

MARIA TERESA for the Gitanjali Trophy.

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

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

SHOCKING STAR for 1000 Guineas.

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.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

RIGEL in great form.

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

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Cakewalk for MACCHUPICCHU.

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.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

SHUB SHUBH for the Champion Sprinters Trophy.

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.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

MOON STAR for the FORBES INDIA MILLION.

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

Friday, October 22, 2010

Pune concluding day selections.

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.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Pune 22nd selections.

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.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Pune 17th selections.

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.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Pune 16th selections.

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.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Ocean and Beyond for the Derby.

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