BANGALORE DERBY DAY 11/2/2018
1.15 #3 SOVIET UNION has been thereabouts in recent starts but has impressed in mock race against good type and this class 3 winner can make full use of the drop in grade. Note the massive switch in rider.
2.15 #3 PELUCHE was only getting warm when race was over at 1200m trip on his debut run. Will relish the rise in distance and with positive switch in saddle he will be hard to hold out.
2.45 #1 GOLDEN BOW did a good job to finish less than three-lengths from the winner at this track resuming. Drops in grade and distance and rates as one of the key chances fitter second-up from a better gate.
#10 BRUNESCO dragged the unenthusiastic rider to finish an eye-catching 3rd last time out. He will give this a shake with good apprentice on board. 3kg claim helps.
3.20 Ignore #10 TORSORO’s last start as he may have needed that run after a long lay off. He was impressive winning this track and distance prior and can back it up in this field. Weight and age in favour.
3.55 #1 COSTA DEL SOL only just missed last start, finishing a neck back from the winner at Mumbai against good types. He looks to have a class edge on his opposition and will be tough to beat here first-up.
#10 WATCHMYSCRIPT is racing in consistent form and can't be left out. Appeals on weights.
4.30 #10 ZENON was prepared to run in the Ruia, yet due to unavoidable circumstances he had his first start in two month in the Indian Derby.
He ran with the pace and even flattered. His lack of race fitness made him buckle, being a prized possession he wasn't unduly pushed by his Jockey.
As it turns out he may have needed the Indian Derby run and now strips fitter. And when the Pesi Shroff stables bring their wards straight to town in such short span you know they have ability. With even luck going forward he will be hard to hold out.
5.10 #1 STANLEY is resuming and his mock race was strong with same rider, if you ignore his last effort in Mysore he was in good form last preparation at this track and can strike now in this lower class. Watch for support.
#10 WHY SHOULD I is racing in consistent form and can't be left out.
5.50 #4 CAPO DE CAPI was not disgraced in 2000 Guineas last start after a lengthy lay off. Had broken his maiden in fine fashion on debut in a grade 3 event and can bounce back in this company.
DAYS BEST : PELUCHE
BEST OF LUCK