MUMBAI 4/2/2018

MUMBAI 4/2/2018

2.30 Nicely bred debutant #4 RUN FOREST RUN has been well prepared and seems to be a prime contender. 

Expect #8 ICONIA to improve here, should be on the speed and with a talented  jockey in saddle, may be best suited to take a sit early. Don’t ignore. 

3.00 #6 CHECKMATE will improve on a sound first-up performance and can break through in this ordinary set.

#1 RIDGEWOOD STAR has been consistent in this class and would not leave out of chances.

3.30 #5 SMASHER was a comprehensive winner over this course last start. Hard to beat with a repeat effort. 

4.15 #3 REDS REVENGE finally broke through for an overdue win last start. Steps in trip and can repeat the dose. Rider repeats.

#7 GOSHAWK hasn't been far away her past two starts and she's bred to get at least this sort of trip. If the blinkers do the trick she's tough to beat. Don’t dismiss. 

4.45 #9 DANCE THE DREAM is the one to keep an eye on making debut. Has impressed in mock race and sure to be well supported. 

5.30 Lightly raced and still unexposed ZENON from ace trainer Pesi Shroff’s yard first caught the eye hitting strong form line in Bangalore summer derby finishing on well fifth behind Manifold ( Indian oaks winner), Castlebridge ( Indian 2000G winner), Olympia Fields and Kangra ( Bangalore oaks winner). 

Since then he has raced only twice and has won both of his starts at a mile and a quarter. He has shown vast improvement with each victory and has been systematically prepared for this race. He is bred to stay and will certainly relish the derby trip and is my personal strong fancy for the Indian derby 2018. 

6.15 #2 GALLIANT KNIGHT has not been far away at recent outings in stronger company, he may appreciate a drop back in distance and is the one to beat with David Allan in saddle. 

6.45 #5 LINCOLN led all the way and won with something in hand last start and he only needs that form to win this. 

DAYS BEST: GALIANT KNIGHT 

BEST OF LUCK.