Selections and Choices

Selections and Choices
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Friday 31 July 2015

Bangalore 31/7/2015

1-2 Fashion Flame
2-1 Czar Rule
3-6 Topsonite
4-1 Cheddar Face
5-8 Renee
6-4 Nesto
7-10 Only Princess
8-8 Groovy Moves
9-10 Miss Adler 

Good luck.!!

Thursday 30 July 2015

Bangalore 30/7/2015

Bangalore selections 30/7/2015.

LOZEN who is maintaining her winning form kicks us of in this 2.00 pm class 4 opener. 

With the benefit of run CRAZY PINEAPPLE  though has no form but merits consideration in this 2.30 weak bottom class handicap.

Now with blinkers ICE GLOW should show some improvement & on preparation looks set to shed her maiden tag in this 3.00 pm race for 3yo maiden.

Having finished good 2nd last time out BOOKER JONES appeals on weights in this 3.30 class 1 cup race.

Went down fighting to Ageless in higher category now on demotion, PRICELESS ACE may resume his winning ways in this 4.00 pm div 1 of class 3 handicap. 

Last start impressive maiden winner BOLD COMMAND should run a bold race to lift The Bangalore Summer Million (Gr 3) in commanding style.

Sparingly races FORCE ENSIGN though running after long rest, but maintains form looks ready to strike in this 5.00 pm class 4 open handicap.

In this competitive 5.30 class 2 open handicap, If you ignore AMAZING REDD's last run over 1400m trip & on heavy underfoot conditions, merits strong consideration for his close 2nd to Nesto in his earlier start. 

Inspite of losing couple of lengths at the gate ALL PROOF finished on well in his last outing & now with positive switch in rider can bring down the curtains for the day.

Days Best: FORCE ENSIGN

Best of luck..!! 

Tuesday 28 July 2015

Kolkota 29/7/2015

Race 1- A'MA SHUKUM

Race 2- AMBROSE

Race 3- TEMPLE RUN

Race 4- ACE AMANDUS 

Race 5- RANI THEA

Race 6- RESOLUTION 

Race 7- PINBALL WIZARD

Race 8- SPEEDY GONSALVES

Days Best: SPEEDY GONSALVES 

Best Of Luck..! 

Mysore 28/7/2015

Mysore selections 28/7/2015.

RUTHBA should kick us off in the 2.00 pm opener. Better ignore her last run as she could not carry back breaking weight. The filly is bred to stay & now at this weight she may resume her winning ways.

Failed as favourite in her last start SHARP GIRL can make amends in this 2.30 bottom class handicap.

Having been faraway 3rd in her last start as favourite, KOLAVERI DI deserves another chance to redeem her last failure in this 3.00 pm class 3 handicap.

In this 3.30 class 3 open handicap last start well beaten favourite EVALINA  looks fit enough to strike now at this favourable handicap. 

KIR ROYALE is knocking at the doors & may oblige now in this 4.00 pm bottom class handicap consisting moderate set of contenders. 

The way he won last time out without raising a sweat suggests that top rated COSMIC TOUCH can easily provide an encore & looks formidable in this 4.30 Million race for 3 yo.

In his last essay WINGED KING won easily on tight reins now steps up in class & can repeat to defy class penalty in this 5.00 pm class 3 handicap event.
*Note- If takes level start bottom weighted CROWN EMPEROR can land the spoils in this set. 

With couple of forward runs this season Mumbai import CYCLOPS can score to bring down the curtains for this season.

Days Best: COSMIC TOUCH

Best of luck...!! 

Monday 27 July 2015

Mysore 27/7/2015

TMysore picks 27/7/2015.

1.30 PERFECTIONIST

2.00 AYMAN

2.30 FELIX LEGION

3.00 CLEVER TRICK

3.30 ROYAL SHAAN

4.00 EVANDER

4.30 BORN FOR BEAUTY

5.00 CASTLE KING

5.30 FLYING TRICOLOUR

DAYS BEST: CASTLE KING

Good luck..! 

Sunday 26 July 2015

Hyderabad 26/7/2015

Hyderabad picks 26/7/2015.

1.45 AMETHYST -Faraway 3rd to Zubaida in Bangalore. Now should earn her maiden bracket with rider repeating.

2.15 THAT'S MY DARLING- Step up in trip may suit her running style & can make a bold bid to provide an encore. 

2.45 HUNTER'S PRIDE- Had a good lung opener on the opening day & with the benefit of that run he can fight out in this moderate set.

3.15 CITY TEX- At this bottom weight she merits strong consideration.

3.45 FIELD COMMANDER- Won impressively last time out in lower class and now on promotion can repeat.

4.15 RAJKUMAR- Maintains winter form & this speedy customer can runway pillar to post with this useful allowance rider in saddle.

4.45 WHATS UP- Consistent performer in winter, now tracking well & can dominate the proceedings  here.

5.15 POUR VOUS- This well prepared filly can shed her maiden tag now.

Days Best: THAT'S MY DARLING

Best of luck..! 

Friday 24 July 2015

Pune 24/7/2015

Pune picks 24/7/2015.

1-00 - Having been third to Staristocrat over a mile trip in one of her earlier starts now demoted SOUL CENTRIC merits consideration in this bottom class handicap.

1-30- Have been winner over this trip last season on this track SANSANI now has dropped back down to her winning mark and looks fit and well to score over her ideal trip.

2-00- Top rated VELVET AMARI lost on objection as a hot favourite on her debut start looks good to make amends for the same.

2.30- Very well prepared CHRISTMAS EVE who won earned her maiden bracket despite breaking her blood vessel looks good to continue her winning form. 

3.00- Have been 5th to grade 1 winner Eternal Flame, GOLDEN BELLE makes her handicap debut off a decent mark and can beat her stablemate Zodiac to win this. 

3-30 - Impressive winner on his debut  start MAKE WAY FOR ME can score an encore with a step up in trip.

4-00- Having been good 2nd to Spider Man in her last outing EGYPTIANA who relishes this track looks to have maintained her form & fitness and looks danger to all. 

4-30- Set pace till turn last time out in The Forbes Breeders' Juvenile Fillies' Championship MOUNT RUSHMORE looks set to resume her progress in handicap races.

5-00- Still unexposed lightly raced MULTINATIONAL can shed her maiden tag in this weak set.

Days Best: MAKE WAY FOR ME
Good Double: EGYPTIANA

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Thursday 23 July 2015

Pune 23/7/2015 opening day

Pune opening day selections.

Having been good 2nd in her last start ZAFIRAH now with Dashrath Singh looks good on current form in the seasons' opener at 1.30 bottom class handicap. 
Keep a note of GLORIOUS REGIME he can sneak in for place at longer odds.

CEASARINA in the 2.00 pm Class 4 open handicap relishes Pune track and looks fit to oblige.
POLAR ZONE can upset if fit enough, place looks certain.

Lagad could have a quick double with speedy BEAU ROYALE who won fluently when last seen out before being withdrawn from million contest last time in March. Now can strike in this 2.30 div 1 of class 4 handicap.

SPIRITED TOUCH is a hopeful choice for 3.00 pm The Fine Arrow plate. She has only won a maiden, so needs to improve a stone to have any sort of chance, but her recent work has pleased sufficiently to strike in this set inspite of top weight.

HARVEY who ran 2nd to Costa Del Sol on debut & Admirality in his next start was badly checked last time out and rider has to stop riding. Now well prepared and though stepping down in trip merits strong consideration in this 3.30 div 2 for 3yo maiden horses.

Having been undone by the wide draws in most of his starts HUDSON HAWK now drawn positively looks good prospect with the claimer in saddle in this 4.00 pm div 2 of class 3 handicap.

SILVER STREAK looks the class act in this 4.30 feature event if the day and the one to beat inspite of heavy impost.

With the benefit of a quiet educative run and seems to be one of the more forward types on track SPEEDO can earn his bracket in this 5.00 pm div 1 for 3yo maiden horses.

One of the highest rated fillies of the current crop POLISHED CHROME looks good enough to strike in this concluding class 3 handicap.
Also keep an eye on feather weighted QUICK ANGEL can land the spoils, place looks moral.

Days Best: HARVEY
Good Double: SPIRITED TOUCH

Best of luck..!! Have a wonderful season.









Tuesday 21 July 2015

Mysore 21/7/2015

Mysore picks 21/7/2015.

2.00 NEW SUNRISE

2.30 INDIAN HERO

3.00 BEAUTIFUL EFFECT

3.30 ORIENTAL MASTI

4.00 GO MAN GO

4.30 SATVIK

5.00 SPEARTOOTH

5.30 CATHARSIS 

Days Best: CATHARSIS 

Best of luck..! 


Sunday 19 July 2015

Bangalore 19/7/2015

Bangalore picks 19/7/2015.

1.30- SHOOT OUT - picking up form & may pose threat to all.

2.00- KINGS KID- stepping down in trip & now can earn his maiden bracket in this weak set.

2.30- AMIGOS- Led till 300 last time out, had a good rehearsal. Now stepping down in trip can runway barrier to finish.

3.00- DOWNTON ABBEY- In her debut run she pulled up lame and lost in the shadow of post. Now looks fit & deserves another chance.

3.30- FESTIVE CHEERS- Faraway 2nd last time out over 1400m and now over this extended trip this half bred to Falcon can shed her maiden tag.

4.00- TIGER TOPS- Is the only horse who ran over 3000m in stayers cup and has a chance to upset the applecart of fancied duo.

4.30- HAVELOCK PRINCE- At this bottom weight this gutsy performer can provide an encore.

5.00- JIGSAW- Left maiden ranks impressively & pedigree suggests he can stay the longer trip. 

5.30- SUN GLOW- Maintains winning form & can score an encore with same rider repeating.

Days Best: DOWNTON ABBEY

Best of luck..!



Saturday 18 July 2015

Bangalore 18/7/2015

Bangalore picks 18/7/2015.

SHAFT who was gambled last time but failed due to feeble handling by the rider can recoup his losses if properly handled by a claimer.

In this 2.30 pm second race of the day SANDS OF TIME now with massive switch in rider looks set to earn his maiden bracket. 

Well prepared D'ACCORD from Western India can make her presence felt in this moderate set and can make a winning debut in 3.00 pm maiden race for 3 yrs old.

Having been second a length behind Whispering Pines with late dash over six furlongs BEYOND INTENSITY may strike over this extended trip in this class 4 handicap.

Very consistent SHREWD MASTER now with stable's retainer looks ready to strike in this 4.00 pm class 2 event. 

In this 4.30 class 4 open handicap if you ignore SOVIET UNION's last run, he merits attention on earlier two runs & can upset in this moderate field. 

DAZZLING BAY should make amends for her last failure and can oblige in this 5:00 pm class 3 event.

FANCY NUMBER who took a long lead till top of the straight before falling back over a mile trip last time out can strike now over this shorter trip to bring down the curtains for the day. 

Days Best: DAZZLING BAY

Best of luck..!!

Friday 17 July 2015

Hyderabad 17/7/2015

Hyderabad Short selections.

1- Vallee Secrete
2- Walloper
3- Tokyo Bloom
4- Chocolate Greedy
5- Vijay Sakhi
6- Vijays Joy
7- Always Together
8- Humraaj
9- Arudra

Days Best: ALWAYS TOGETHER

Best of luck..! 

Thursday 16 July 2015

Hyderabad 16/7/2015

1.10 KOLORS- Ran with superior company in Bangalore, can tackle this lot easily.

1.40 MASTI- Had an nice educative run on debut in winter season, working well &  now has a chance to earn her maiden bracket.

2.10 SACRFICE- This well bred filly had an easy run on debut & now can shed her maiden tag in this moderate set. 

2.40 ROCK BABY ROCK- Finshed close 2nd in his last start in million race. Now he can oblige at this low weights.

3.15 ESCALANTE - Ran notable 2nd to King Charles in The Arabian Million over 1400m last time out. Now should be a force to reckon with in this short scurry.

3.45 DESIRE- Ignore her last run in Mumbai. She Is one of the best horse at this centre & should resume her winning ways, despite of the trip which looks bit short for her liking. 

4.15 MORNING MIRACLE- Has beaten King Charles on debut while later won grade 3 event. Now tracking very well & despite of top weight he can produce a winning gallop.

4.45 C ELEVEN- At this feather weight this very speedy customer can runaway defying class penalty.

5.15 RUMAIYA VASTAVAIYA - Finished good 3rd to stablemate Vijay Sakhi in his last outing. Now he has fair chance to oblige. 

Days Best : DESIRE 
Good Double: MORNING MIRACLE

Best of luck..! 

Wednesday 15 July 2015

Kolkotta 15/7/2015

Kolkotta picks 15/7/2015.

2.00 BANG BANG

2.30 FIRE SONG

3.00 PETALOID

3.30 SIGNIFICANT

4.00 LEGENDE INDIENNE 

4.30 XIPEN

5.00 THEOKOLES 

DAYS BEST: THEOKOLES 

BEST OF LUCK...!

Tuesday 14 July 2015

Mysore 14/7/2015

Mysore picks 14/7/2015.

After winning impressively barrier to finish in her first start of the season that too after long lay off SMALL CRUISE have a fair chance to score an encore in this 2.30 opener.

Although running after long lay off Western India import DYNA looks well prepared to oblige in her first start here in Mysore tracks in this 3.00 pm div 2 of class 3.

In this 3.30 class 4 open handicap JAMAIS VU who shed her maiden tag without raising a sweat looks likely to repeat defying class penalty.

Having won her last two starts on tight reins RUTHBA should canter again to complete her hatrick of wins in this 4.00 pm Star Supreme trophy.

In this 4.30 clas 2 handicap SECRET HUNTER who had an easy outing last time out can oblige now with upgrade in rider from allowance to non allowance. 

In this 5.00 pm div 2 of class 3 closing encounter ARISTOMACHE who finished close 2nd to Bucephalus last time out can make amend now at this favourable handicap.

Days Best: SECRET HUNTER

Best of luck..! 

Monday 13 July 2015

Mysore 13/7/2015

Mysore short selections.

2.30 MOUNTAIN GLORY

3.00 CLASS IS CLASS

3.30 THE DISCIPLE

4.00 GENEROUS GESTURE

4.30 EXACTLY

5.00 TERI ADAH

Days Best: THE DISCIPLE

Best of luck..!

Sunday 12 July 2015

Bangalore 12/7/2015 DERBY DAY

Bangalore Derby day picks

Twice failed favourite PRECIOUS GLITTER is now stepping down in trip & can make amend in the 1.15 opener.

In this 1.45 maiden for 3 yrs old ZUBAIDA who ran a good race to be a second on debut has a bright chance to shed her maiden tag.

NATIVE ELEMENTS who caught the eye on his debut is sure to benefit from that run & now with switch in rider can earn his maiden bracket by claiming the 2.15 Hyderabad Cup for  3 yrs old maiden. 

AZZURRO is in top condition & form and is the only course & distance winner in this set. He can provide an encore in this 2.45 class 2 handicap event.

Full bred to Supreme Fairy, ROYAL SEAL at this handicap can earn his maiden bracket in this 3.20 Div 1 of class 4 handicap.

Found Goldberg too good last time out, SUZANNA now can turn the table on him at this handicap advantage in this 3.55 class 3 event.

In this prestigious Derby Event AURIGA if stays the trip is capable to upset Eternal Flame's applecart.

Having been faraway 2nd to Russian Link after long lay off PRIZE FINDER is prepared well & now with massive switch in rider looks good prospect in this 5.10 class 4 handicap.

With two mock races under her belt AMBER SKY with Suraj in saddle is all set to shed her maiden tag to bring down the curtains. 

Days Best: SUZANNA 

Best of luck..! 


Saturday 11 July 2015

Bangalore 11/7/2015

Bangalore pre-Derby day short selections

Due to paucity of time could not post detailed comments.

1.45 AMAZING CHARM

2.15 CONSPICIOUS

2.45 TO THE FUTURE

3.20 SUPREME DOMINATOR 

3.55 MISTER MAJESTIC

4.30 SPEED SIX

5.10 AGELESS

5.50 RENEE

Days Best : AGELESS

Best of luck..!

Wednesday 8 July 2015

Mysore 8/7/2015



The day starts with the big mile & furlong race with only six contenders in fray which consists couple of 3yo youngsters. Of which MIDNIGHT BREEZE appeals most. She was finishing on well in her last start over seven furlong trip & this extended trip may suit her running style.

In this 2.30 second race KIR ROYALE now with YSS in saddle & stepping down in trip looks formidable in this set.

SOCIETY MUSIC after being badly interfered in her last start has a chance to make amend at this weights in this 3.00 pm mile event.

In this 3.30 div 2 race of class 4 BRIGADIER has a good chance if takes level jump.

4.00 - In his last essay CLASS ABOVE won very impressively beating some of the good 3 yo youngsters at this centre. Now with ace rider in saddle he can provide an encore defying the penalty. 


Due to interference in his last start COSMIC TOUCH could not justify favouritism, and this well bred colt can be expected to make amends in this 4.30 feature event of the day.

NUALA who won fluently last time out clocking an impressive timing. Now on promotion he can score an encore. 

STRIVE AND SERVE now with positive change of shoe & rider can oblige in this 5.30 closing event.

Days Best: COSMIC TOUCH

Best of luck..! 




Sunday 5 July 2015

Bangalore 5/7/2015

1.30 CASTLE KEY can make amends with Trevor in saddle.

2.00 DAWN OF LIGHT was strongly fancied in his last start but pulled lame. Now should oblige at feather weight.

2.30 EDGE OF ETERNITY can earn his maiden bracket in this weak set.

3.00 CANNES now stepping down in class & over his winning distance looks good to win this no whip race.

3.30 JACKIE OH failed as a favourite in his last outing in no whip race can make amends now.

4.00 BE SAFE 

4.30 CHERIE AMOUR looks well prepared to win on debut.

5.00 NESTO won impressively last time from outermost draw & can complete a hatrick of wins. 

5.30 HILLTON may land the spoils by running away start to finish at this handicap.

Days Best: NESTO

Best of luck..! 




Saturday 4 July 2015

Bangalore 4/7/2015

Bangalore picks 4th July 2015.

Going by the preparation FREESTYLE kicks us off in the 2.00 maiden for 3 yrs old. Her run in mock race suggests that she can shine on debut itself & should run a bold race in this moderate set of youngsters.

After having a good lung opener in his last start FRUIT PRINCE now with rider repeating looks ready to strike in this 2.30 div II handicap race.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS looks formidable in this 3.00 pm Cup event consisting weak set of runners.

The very consistent performer BIG TICKET has a chance to prove a point today & looks a good prospect in this wide open The N.M.Lingaraju Memorial Trophy at 3.30. 

Having finished third to A.MILLS in his last outing sparingly raced MERION looks to resume his winning ways in this 4.00 pm class II event exactly 24 hrs before the clash for the supremacy (MAHARAJAS CUP). 

In this 4.30 event for the maiden 3 yo horses DIGNIFIED looks set to earn his maiden bracket with ace rider in saddle.

In this 5.00 pm class 4 handicap SAIRANI who lost her form after defeating BOLD MAJESTY on debut can be a different proposition now with BLK on for the first time. 

DONTWORRYMONDAY (Ex BYRONIC) now with positive change in shoe looks one of the top contenders in this bottom class closure. 

Days Best: DIGNIFIED 

Best of luck..!!



Thursday 2 July 2015

Mysore 2/7/2015

Mysore picks 2/7/2015.

Having finished close 4th in her last start SHARP GIRL has a fair chance now with restoration of Blinkers in this 2.30 opener.

Twice failed as a favourite DARK WILLIAM should be able to make amends now with positive switch in rider & BLK off for the first time. 
Also keep an eye on BORN FOR BEAUTY in the same race, watch the market trend if money flows on her grab the opportunity this horse is ready to strike.

In this another bottom class handicap race NUALA who is now stepping down in class & also with BLK on can runaway start to finish.

Having finished close second to COUNTRY'S BEAUTY ahead of VIJAYS BEST & MAJESTIC QUEEN in her only start this season CAPRI now with winning jockey in saddle appeals the most in this 4.00 pm class II event.

Well bred RUTHBA who shed her maiden tag very impressively can provide an encore and it is prudent to follow her until beaten.

DARE TO DON the only 3yo in this set has an excellent chance to score now & looks to be a good prospect in this 5.00 pm closure.

Days Best: RUTHBA

Best of luck..!!

Wednesday 1 July 2015

Mysore 1/7/2015

Mysore picks 1/7/2015.

The day starts with the big mile & furlong race with only six contenders in fray...small field always a risky proposition. GAYLE'S STORM who is sitting pretty well at the bottom of the scales and with positive switch in rider & shoe appeals most in this opener & looks a good eachway play in this 2.30 opener.

On pedigree & preparation first time starter DRAGON looks too speedy in this 3.00 pm & can speed away to the wire for a victory on debut.

After a good forward run in her last start over seven furlongs trip OUTER SPACE with massive switch in rider may try start to finish bid to earn her maiden bracket over this 3.30 pm short scurry.

Having been imported from Western India WILDERNESS looks too good to win in her first start on Mysore track in this 4.00 pm event.

In his last run DISTANT PROMISE finished a slightly unlucky 3rd in a seven furlong handicap where he was hampered by DAYLITE at 300m. He has shown some zest for racing this season and now with BLK on (earlier won with BLK on) he should run a bold race & may earn a bracket before retiring.

CLASS IS CLASS definitely has class in him & can win this 5.00 pm class II event despite of carrying back breaking weight.

GUAPO ran a good 4th in a div 1 of class IV last week on a soft ground (PNR 4.0) now stepping down in div 2 & a step up in his ideal distance he has a bright chance to oblige in this 5.30 closure. 

DAYS BEST: GUAPO

Best of luck..!!