Kolkata 31/10/2015

Kolkata 31/10/2015 (Autumn opening day)

12.45- Last start failed favourite ADALICIA should make amends in this lower category. 

1.15- Ran a forward race till 300m last time out over six furlong trip IVY can oblige now with 100m less to travel. 

Also note PASSIONATE who is well placed on scales and may upset at this handicap. 

1.45- Found one better in her debut start ROMANTIC SOCIETY now steps down in grade and can shed her maiden tag. 

2.15- Ignore her last run in fillies stakes PUJARIN appeals on weights and can strike now in this set. 

2.45- Unbeaten in both her starts in mansoon season well bred ADRESTIA should continue her winning streak and can complete her hatrick of victories. 

3.15- Won impressively last time out over a mile in her only start on this track AASHIKAARA can stage a pillar to post victory to score an encore defying penalty. 

3.45- Western India import GODSTOUCH looks well prepared to earn her maiden bracket. 

4.15- Did not relish the mansoon track XIPEN now steps down in grade and has a fair chance to oblige in this set. 

DAYS BEST: PUJARIN 

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Mysore concluding day 29/10/2015

Mysore selections 29/10/2015.

12.30- Now running among his own age group speedy NEW VICTOR can stage a pillar to post victory. 

1.00- Now with positive switch in rider & shoe DANCING LAURIE should give its trainer a quick double. 

1.30- Ignore her last run over 1400m AMAZING CONNECTION now drops down in trip & can shed her maiden tag in this set. 

2.00- Now with Blinkers on and with positive change in saddle VITO can earn his long overdue success. 

2.30- Inspite of sluggish start & losing about 2 lengths SPIRITUAL ACT covered good ground to finish a close 3rd last time out and now with benefit of one GP she can oblige if takes level start. 

3.00- Ignore her run in Deccan Derby   well prepared STARLET merits consideration for her performance in Bangalore summer and can strike now at this low weights. 

3.30- Found one better in his last outing BETTER THAN EVER has a fair chance to oblige now. 

Also keep an eye on SUNDAY CRUZ who showed some zest for racing in his last run , has last won exactly one year ago on this track and if connections desire he has a fair chance to oblige. (Watch out market trend) 

4.00- Finished closed 2nd in her last start PACIFIC BLUE can make amends now at this suitable handicap. 

4.30- Ignore her last run over a short scurry SKY JASMINE may like this step up in trip and can oblige if connections desire. 

Keep an eye on SATURDAY AFFAIR who ran an easy third last time out and is capable of landing the spoils. 

5.00- Won impressively last time out CATWALK QUEEN can provide an encore defying class penalty to bring down the curtains for the season. 

DAYS BEST: PACIFIC BLUE

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Mysore 28/10/2015

Mysore 28/10/2015.

1.00- Now steps down in grade QUEENS CRUISE though old in tooth can stage a pillar to post victory. 

1.30- Shaped like a winner but shocked at the post EDGE OF ETERNITY now steps up in class & can redeem her last failure at this low weights. 

2.00- Ignore his last run as it looked like a made up race for the winner BLAZING FAITH can strike now in this moderate set. 

2.30- Good third last time out in higher category CZAR RULE may oblige now in this lower class. 

3.00- Met one better both the times, top rated KING OF KINGS now has a good chance to earn his maiden bracket. 

3.30- Bottom weighted INTERNAL AFFAIR has fair chance to shed his maiden tag on his handicap debut. 

4.00- Last start failed favourite SHREWD MASTER can make amends over this extended trip. 

4.30- BLAZING TOUCH looks good to oblige now back to over his winning trip and with winning rider in saddle. 

5.00- With the benefit of a run on this track western India import KAZURI now drops back over a sprint & can strike in this set of local contenders. 

DAYS BEST: KING OF KINGS

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Hyderabad 26/10/2015

Hyderabad selections 26/10/2015.

1.25- Last start fluent winner WONDER EYE can score an encore.

1.55- Went wide and lost all chances as a favourite last time out, top rated CHARMING BEAUTY can make amends now with DRB on.

2.25- Has dropped down to her last winning mark now demoted SPRINT LEGEND has a fair chance to oblige. 

3.00- Have been good 2nd last time out under allowance rider BRILLIANT TWIST can strike now with stable's first jockey in saddle. 

3.30- Ignore her last run, speedy ALWAYS TOGETHER can spring a surprise at this weights. 

4.00- Full bred to Advocate General MANOVEG looks speedy in trials & can sprint this out start to finish.

4.30-Badly hampered while negotiating turn in her last start as a hot favourite FAIR FAX can make amends now with over a furlong more. 

5.05- Ignore his last run over short scurry EIN EIN EIN merits strong consideration for his earlier 2nd to Par Excellence and at this handicap he has a chance to oblige after a long time. 

Days Best: FAIR FAX 

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Pune/Hyderabad 25/10/2015

Pune concluding day short selections. 

12.30- MT TIANMEN 

1.00- AARON'S

1.30- SEVEN SEAS

2.00- SOLANGE

2.30- ALDERLY EDGE

3.00- COSTA DEL SOL

3.30- MR MORRISON

4.00- SHIVALIK SHOWERS

4.30- INDIAN SERENADE

5.00- ROMANO

DAYS BEST: COSTA DEL SOL

DAYS BEST VALUE BETS (W/P):

SEVEN SEAS

ALDERLY EDGE

ROMANO

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Hyderabad short picks.

1.45- LOVE FOR THE GAME

2.15- CITY OF DREAMS

2.45- AWARE

3.15- HUNTERS PRIDE

3.45- C ELEVEN

4.15- LITTLE SMART HEART

4.45- TRICKY STAR

DAYS BEST: LITTLE SMART HEART

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

    

Pune 24/10/2015

Pune selections 24/10/2015.

1-00- Ignore his last run ALLEGIANCE now drops down in trip and can stage pillar to post victory in this moderate set.

1.30- Have been close fourth in her last outing IMPERIAL PRINCESS steps down over a minimum trip and as a only 3 yo in the fray she has a fair chance to oblige despite giving weights. 

2.00- Well prepared top rated OREIUS can shed his maiden tag in his handicap debut. 

2.30- Set the form standard on her previous runs including when good 2nd as a favourite on her last start SEA HORSE now steps up in trip and looks good to earn her maiden bracket on form & fitness. 

3.00- Very well prepared Two year old NIGHT FURY should be fit enough on her first run & may run a bold race. 

3.30- Well bred colt from Shroff's yard SHOOTING STAR has caught the eye in his morning trials and looks fit enough to make a winning debut. 

4.00- Has gone strength to strength in current season and is unbeaten this season, having rattled off a string of 5 consecutive victories the in stupendous form GOLD BAG can maintain his unbeaten tag and cannot be opposed with claimer in saddle. 

4.30- Have been good fourth last time after lay off ANOTHER ACE should come up for that run and can easily tackle this moderate set of non- winners. 

5.00- With a good lung opener earlier this season this half bred to OCEAN AND BEYOND , MASTER OF TRINITY may relish this galloping trip and at this handicap looks to be a good prospect. 

5.30- Very speedy FEW DOLLARS MORE now steps down in grade and over his winning trip after unsuccessful runs over further has a fair chance to resume his winning ways with blinkers off. 

DAYS BEST: ANOTHER ACE

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Hyderabad 20/10/2015

Hyderabad selections 20/10/2015.

1.25-  Impressive winner in his debut  start VICTORINDIAFOXTROT can score an encore with step up in trip.

1.55- Last start failed favourite VELOZ can make amends now with ace rider in saddle. 

2.25- Well prepared STRENGTHANDBEAUTY can make a winning debut in this moderate set. 

3.00- Last start impressive winner COMMANDING BOY looks good to provide an encore.

3.30- QUASAR looks hard to beat and is clearly the best of his generation at present. 

4.00- Ran a forward race last time out over 1800m trip SPIRITED now drops back over 1400m trip and can make it a start to finish affair if handled well by claimer. 

4.30- Ignore his last run in derby COLOMBUS has a fair chance to oblige at this handicap. 

5.00- Have been good 4th last time out over 1100m trip YES BABY now steps up in trip and can earn her maiden bracket in this concluding race of the day. 

DAYS BEST: COLOMBUS

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Hyderabad 19/10/2015

Hyderabad selections. 

1.25- TIGER- Comfortable winner over 2200m last time, can score an encore. 

1.55- POUR VOUS- Close 3rd over same trip last time out as favourite, can make amends now. 

2.25- FRESCO- Working well and now with positive change in shoe he can oblige over this extended trip. 

3.00- BEAUTY FLASH- Won going away last time & now running within a gap of week she can provide an encore in present form. 

3.30- POLICY MAKER- This consistent performer is capable to repeat. 

4.00- ATLAS STAR- Won drawing away last time out and another such show cannot be ruled out. 

4.30- MADIBA- 4th to Bold Command in the summer million at BNG summer, appears after a break and if fit and well this well bred gelding can shed his maiden tag. 

5.00- BYRON BAY- Has not seen since it's victory on opening day of the season, is seen active in pools, fitness taken on trust and can score an encore. 

DAYS BEST: ATLAS STAR

Best Of Luck..!! 

Mysore 18/10/2015 Derby Day

Mysore selections 18/10/2015.

1.00- Have been faraway 4th in her last outing AQUA BLESSING now with benefit of run can oblige to earn her maiden bracket. 

1.30- This well know front runner Mumbai import SKYJET has come down a lot in scales and now after running over various trips she drops back to a sprint trip and can stage a pillar to post victory. 

2.00- Lost narrowly last time out in Bangalore HARD TO GET can make amends in this moderate set. 

2.30- Finished close third in upper class now demoted CROWN EMPEROR can strike in this set. 

3.00- Well prepared EL FENIX looks too good to shed his maiden tag with rider repeating. 

3.30- Very consistent performer in Juvenile million, Colts championship and Bangalore Derby AURIGA looks formidable in this company. 

Keep an eye on in form PHELPS if allowed to take a long lead he may runaway to complete hatrick of victories, pace looks moral. 

4.00- Has been improved by leaps and bounds winning colts championship & Derby at Hyderabad DESERT GOD looks hard to toss up to win this derby. 

4.30- Comfortable winner last time out NATIVE FORCE now steps up in class & can score an encore at this bottom weights. 

5.00- Showed good manners at gates in his last start class 2 winner SOLITAIRE ROYALE can easily tackle this set.

DAYS BEST: NATIVE FORCE

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Pune & Mysore 17/10/2015

Pune selections.

1.30- Last start failed favourite STRIKING STORY now with positive switch in saddle can make amends over this extended trip. 

2.00- Judiciously prepared STROGANOFF looks one to beat notwithstanding the prolonged absence. 

2.30- With run under his belt DAZZLE N DAZE can tackle this moderate set and has a fair chance to oblige. 

3.00- Have been good 2nd last time out over a seven furlong trip AGELESS now drops back to sprint trip and can stage a pillar to post victory. 

3.30- Painstakingly prepared well bred debutant NIFTY could have too much class for this lot and has an excellent chance to make a winning debut. 

4.00- Was unduly unextended 3rd on debut KALEIDOSCOPE is likely to come on a great deal for that run and looks a strong fancy to score now. 

4.30- Bred in purple NATURAL GIFT had a good rehearsal on debut leading until bend over 1800m trip and now with step down in distance he can earn his maiden bracket. 

5.00- The winner of Byculla club cup HIGHLANDER can stay this gruelling trip and looks a strong contender over here.

DAYS BEST: AGELESS

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Mysore short selections.

12.45- CANDICE

1.15- SUPER FORCE

1.45- ABOVE AND BEYOND

2.15- AMAZING CHARM

2.45- STRIKING VIEW

3.15- GOOD PROSPECT

3.45- MALKIA

4.15- PENTAGRAM 

4.45- FRUIT PRINCE

5.15- TULIP

DAYS BEST: PENTAGRAM

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Pune 16/10/2015

Pune selections 16/10/2015.

2.00- Last start winner SPEAR OF TRIUM now with positive switch in rider if maintains his winning form can stage pillar to post victory to score an encore. 

2.30- Good effort over 1200m earlier in the season APACHE now returns after a break which is a concern but if fit enough then he ca oblige over this trip. 

3.00- Improved to be a good fourth from last position at the bend in her last outing against 3 yrs old over 1400m trip lightly raced THE SOPRANO if stays the extended distance then she has the potential to score at this handicap. 

3.30- Last start well beaten favourite ABIGAIL was badly interfered in the last 100m and may have needed that run. Now looks well prepared and can redeem her last failure at this low weights. 

4.00- Beautifully bred filly VERBIER was given a nice educative run last time out and is sure to improve a bundle for that effort. Should also relish the step up in trip and now looks a prime contender to earn her maiden bracket. 

4.30- The Tattersalls Million winner BRAHMACHARI won well after lay off and now should strip much fitter to repeat in his handicap debut. 

5.00- Ran a forward race last time out over a mile trip in open handicap WAJOOD now drops back over a sprint & now with positive rider in saddle he is capable to clear his maiden ranks. 

5.30- Faraway 5th in her last start DAZZLING DANCER now steps down in grade & has a fair chance to oblige. 

Days Best: ABIGAIL 

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Kolkota 14/10/2015

KOLKOTA selections 14/10/2015.

1.45- ZURVAN now steps down in grade & now with blk off he can earn his maiden bracket over this extended trip. 

2.15- This good looking well bred filly won impressively in her last start over a mile trip & now with step up in grade & distance SCARBOROUGH FAIR in present form can provide an encore. 

2.45- Last start winner ROMANTIC FLOW can repeat over a furlong more. 

3.15- Have been 3rd last time out over 1400m trip  LEGENDE INDIENNE now drops back to her winning trip and should oblige now. 

3.45-  Impressive winner in his debut  start ROMANTIC MAGIC is capable of scoring an encore over this extended trip.

4.15- Very consistent FLOURISHING MOVE has a fair chance to repeat defying class penalty. 

4.45- With a good educative run under her belt DUSSEHRA can shed her maiden tag and bring down the curtains. 

Days Best: SCARBOROUGH FAIR 

BEST OF LUCK......!!

Hyderabad 12/10/2015

Hyderabad selections 12/10/2015.

12.55- GOLDEN ANGEL

1.25- FAIR FAX

1.55- SCHIAVONE 

2.25- BRILLIANT TWIST

3.00- SAVE THE NATION

3.30- ROCKY HILL

4.00- ROCK BABY ROCK

          KOHINOOR GRACE - upset

4.30- IVANOVA

5.05- BEAUTY FLASH 

DAYS BEST: SCHIAVONE

Best of luck..!! 

Pune Derby day 11/10/2015

Pune Derby day picks 11/10/2015.

12.30- SANS PEUR

1.00- MALEFICIENT 

1.30- CANNONBALL RUN

2.00- ALANZO

2.30- SHIVALIK PRINCESS

3.00- BELIEVER

         GEIRANGERFJORD ( UPSET)

3.30- SEÑORITA EVITA

4.00- RIGOLETTO 

4.45- SUNNY SEA

5,15- ABIGAIL

DAYS BEST: CANNONBALL RUN

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Pune & KOLKOTA 10/10/2015

UPune selections 10/10/2015.

1.00- Showed good improvement last time out finishing 2nd under work rider MOVE IN TIME now with positive switch in rider and steps down a furlong has a fair chance to oblige. 

1.30- Bounced back to form when winning last time over a mile seven furlong specialist SIMPLY SWEET looks the main threat if Phoenix Tiger is a bit under done.

2.00- 5 furlong specialist speedball RAVELLO will relish the short Pune straight. Had a nice lung opener earlier and looks danger to all inspite of top weight. 

2.30- Lightly raced unbeaten in his last three starts THE UNICORN is improving with every run and should be suited by this slight drop in trip and may make a bold bid to complete the four timer. 

3.00- With a nice educative run under her belt well prepared WINNING GIRL can shed her maiden tag with normal progression in this moderate set.

3.30- Made an impressive debut earlier in the season AIRCO can resume his winning ways in this open handicap race. 

4.00- Has been improving steadily with each run GRAND VITESSE may like this step up in trip and can earn his bracket in this open handicap. 

4.30- Finished on well to be a good third last time out under whipless rider THE OTHER SONG looks nicely handicapped and can strike now with positive switch in rider. 

Also keep an eye on JEENA who is tracking well also active on thread mill and with age on her side she can spring a surprise in this bottom class. 

5.00- Ignore her last start over six furlongs and she was badly interfered twice top rated SHIVALIK SHOWERS now steps down over short scurry and can make amends. 

5.30- Decisive maiden winner in Mumbai JEANNINE's last run was in much tougher grade 3 race. Working well and can oblige against much easier opposition. 

Days Best: THE UNICORN 

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

KOLKOTA picks

1- BOURNVILLE 

2- CACHAREL

3- SANTERO

4- FLY LIKE THE WIND

5- MIDNIGHT MAGIC

6- BINDAAS

DAYS BEST: SANTERO

BEST OF LUCK..! 

Hyderabad 9/10/2015

Hyderabad selections 9/10/2015.

2.10- Ignore her last run (stablemate winner) GOLDEN FLASH is the only course & distance (1800m) winner in this set and should oblige in this set. 

2.45- With a nice educative run under her belly, well prepared DOUBLE CHARTER looks ready to shed her maiden tag. 

3.15- Ignore her last run after long lay off top rated CHARMING BEAUTY merits attention for her earlier 2nd to Brilliant Twist and now with first time blinkers on she has a good chance to shed her maiden tag. 

3.45- Ignore his last couple of runs over unsuitable distance PEGASUS now with positive change in rider & over this identical trip has a bright chance to score. 

4.15- Ignote his last run in upper class BOLD REASON now steps down in grade & trip and merits consideration for his close 3rd in penultimate start. 

4.50- Now on promotion recent winner AGGRESVE APPROACH can score an encore to bring down the curtains. 

Days Best: DOUBLE CHARTER

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Mysore 8/10/2015

Mysore selections 8/10/2015.

Met one better twice in Bangalore and hope JOEY doesn't find any such opponent in this 1.30 pm bottom class handicap. 

Have been unextended 6th last time RIMCOLLIAN can strike in this 2.00 pm class 4 confined to Mysore based horses. 

Keep an eye on class 3 winner STRIVE AND SERVE he can surprise in this set. 

Ignore his last run under whipless rider. Now with Trevor in saddle SHAFT can provide it's trainer a quick double and looks a good prospect in this 2.30 div 1 of bottom class  handicap. 

Has seen far better company in his career NATIVE FORCE can easily tackle this 3.00 pm class 3 set. 

In this 3.30 class 4 open handicap last start impressive winner ALVAREZ looks good to score an encore defying penalty. 

Very well prepared RUTHBA can upset the apple cart of favourite at this weights and looks to be a good eachway prospect in this 4.00 pm feature event of the day. 

Won in a record timing very easily last time out in form RENEE can defy penalty over this extended trip in this 4.30 class 2 handicap.

Good close fifth last time out SHARPSHOOTER run with a fair chance in 5.00 pm this div 2 of class 4 handicap. 

Won effortlessly in her last start RARE EMERALD can provide an encore to bring down the curtains in this 5.30 class 3 handicap.

Days Best: NATIVE FORCE

BEST OF LUCK..!!

Mysore 7/10/2015

Mysore selections 7/10/2015.

2.00- After listless runs JUMP IN THE RED finished good third in her last outing against Bangalore based company. Now she can strike among local horses. 

2.30- Good third on his debut and now with ace rider in saddle ZAALIM can shed his maiden tag in this set. 

3.00- His last both runs were suggestive over a mile trip, WREKIN now steps down over his ideal distance & with PSC ( only one ride) in saddle he has a bright chance to oblige. 

3.30- Has come down a lot in scales and now this Mumbai import GASCONY can strike in this lower class. 

4.00- CAMPEON can make three in a row to complete a hatrick. 

4.30- An easy third to Sea Fairy last time out NEW WORLD over this extra furlong looks to be a force to reckon with. 

5.00- Left maiden ranks fluently last time out GROOVY MOVES looks good to score an encore with rider repeating. 

5.30- Good third to Humming Bird last time out COLOR PROOF can earn her maiden bracket in this set of local contenders. 

Also note BRYANT PARK who has shed down lot of weights and can land the spoils now on demotion. (Watch out market trend) 

Days Best: NEW WORLD

BEST OF LUCK....! 

KOLKOTA Derby Day 4/10/2015

Short selections. 

1-3 ADRESTIA 

2-7 SPARKISHLY 

3-6 BAY OF SECRETS

4-3 FIRE ANGEL / 8- SIGNOR SASSI ( upset) 

5-1 FREE ENERGY

6-3 SETAFLAME 

7-2 BOLD LEGACY 

8-2 KANYA KALYAN

Days Best : BAY OF SECRETS 

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Pune 3/10/2015

Pune selections 3/10/2015.

1.00- With run under her belt and with positive switch in rider this well bred progeny of Rip Van Winkle, INTELLIGENCE may relish this extended trip and can redeem her last failure. 

1.30- Ignore his last run with youngsters over 2000m SQUARE MOON merits attention for his Very good effort over course and distance on penultimate start and is the only winner over this trip in this set. 

2.00- Her last run is best ignored due to poor handling by the rider now with suraj in saddle AGELESS can make amends at this weights.

2.30- Although running after long lay off impressive debut winner CRITICS CHOICE looks very well prepared to score an encore. 

3.00- Now drops back to 1400m trip and with blk on ATALYA looks to good to shed her maiden tag.

3.30- Ignore her last run over seven furlongs trip SEA HORSE looks nicely handicapped at present and she has a fair chance to earn her maiden bracket over this sprint trip. 

4.00- Have been third in her last start  JOLEENE now steps up in grade and has an excellent chance to score at this weights. 

4.30- With benefit of run last start failed favourite SHINING MELODY looks likely to resume her upward curve in this moderate set. 

5.00- Twice failed favourite SIMPLY SHINING can be given one more chance to make amends. 

Days Best: SEA HORSE

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Hyderabad Derby Day selections

Hyderabad Derby Day selections. 

12.00- Last start on money failed favourite VIJAYS JOY looks well prepared and  can be given another chance to make amends. 

12.30- Ignore his last run in colts championship KING CHARLES now steps back in open handicap race and may resume his winning ways. 

1.00- APACHE GAL now makes her handicap debut with blinkers on for the first time, she has a fair chance to earn her maiden bracket. 

1.30- Last start failed favourite half bred to Helping Hand, AMETHYST can make amends now as she may relish this extended trip. 

2.00- Resolute winner last time out LITTLE SMART HEART is moving superbly in the trials and is headed for the proverbial encore here. 

2.40- Close 5th to Blossom last time, WIND AND ENJOY may have needed that effort and now running among her own age group she can spring a surprise in this set. 

3.15- Won on tight reins last time out THE HEALER is our star of the day and looks to have a lively chance to make it three in a row. 

3.50- Unbeaten in her six career starts the one eye wonder filly WOMAN O WAR will look forward to maintain her glittering record intact and is my pick for this fierce contest. 

4.30- In this tremendous form ALWAYS TOGETHER can make her presence felt strongly in this higher class and can complete her hatrick. 

Note MAGICAL SPELL who now steps down in class and this mansoon track specialist is live danger here and can upset.

5.05- Now with positive switch in rider & shoe FLOWER DRUM can strike at this weights to bring down the curtains. 

Days Best: THE HEALER 

BEST OF LUCK..!! 

Mysore 1/10/2015

Mysore picks 1/10/2015.

2.00- Covered ground late to finish good fifth over 1400m in No Whip race, LITTLE BROWN JUG may put up a good fight over this extended trip. 

2.30- Ignore his last outing, KEEP SECRET merits consideration for his close 3rd in his penultimate start. 

3.00- Last start failed favourite EDGE OF ETERNITY can make amends now under new trainer. 

3.30- Lost fighting over seven furlongs, now AMIGOS steps down in trip & with Trevor in saddle his chances are very much bright.

4,00- Now with BLK off AL DORADO is the only three year old in this set and he can strike at this handicap. 

Note now demoted BOURBON STREET has shed lot of weights and if connections desire she can upset inspite of top weight. 

4.30- Last outing impressive winner ACCLAIMED can score an encore in present form.

5.00- Now with positive switch in rider very consistent KINGSTON TOWN can strike in this set. 

5.30- At this low weights LONDON EYE has good chance to oblige. 

Days Best: AMIGOS 

BEST OF LUCK..!!