MUMBAI 1/4/2018

MUMBAI 1/4/2018

5.00 #1 MADAGASCAR is the only winner in the race and is a clear top pick despite conceding weight and sharp jump in distance. #3 MERLIN is sure to benefit from the experience and will appreciate the step up in distance second up. Big threat to top pick with the 4kg advantage. Nicely bred debutant got abroad #4 PATRIOTS DAY is showing out in morning trials and looks a decent prospect. Likely to need this experience but dangerous to ignore in this small field. 

TOP PICK #1 MADAGASCAR 

5.30 #1 SELFIE STAR won fluently last time out and can continue to progress up in handicap ranks. Drops in distance and 2.5kg helps. #2 MULTIGLORY ran a forward race last time out and may like the step down in trip but concedes weight to youngsters. #3 LORD OF THE SEA has been campaigning over much further of late in regional classics and may find this trip bit short for his liking. Loved the way #5 CAPRISCA went in a recent trials. Gelded during the spell, he looks a totally different horse. Strong fancy. #6 DROGO is consistent this time in and has low weights. 

TOP PICK #5 CAPRISCA 

6.00 #2 MASTER OF STUDIES is bred to stay and will strip fitter after a nice lung opener back from spell and apprentice claim brings him nicely in the field. #3 SILVER MOON has placed at both outings before short spell, she has to give them all weight but may sneak into placings. #5 POETRYINMOTION drops in grade and looks well prepared to put a bold show. #6 ALLOHA is the one who caught the eye in town last time to suggest the rise to this distance is what she needs. Must respect. 

TOP PICK #6 ALLOHA 

NEXT BEST #2 MASTER OF STUDIES 

6.30 Ignore her last start #1 KODIAC QUEEN merits strong consideration for her close 2nd on her penultimate start at this distance. #2 FIRENZEE finished close up last out and gets positive rider for a try. #3  EIGER’S TIGER has been systematically brought down in scales and distance suits. Appeals on handicap. #4 IT’S A DEAL is very consistent and has the best form, rates clearly on top although he needs further. #7 FRIBOURG showed good improvement to finish 2nd this track last start. He looks suited by the step up in distance. #9 DUSKY SIREN steps up in grade and top rider repeats. 

TOP PICK #4 IT’S A DEAL

NEXT BEST #1 KODIAC QUEEN 

7.00 Will be a close run race between the top picks. #1 ORACLE could not carry the big weight last time out as favourite. Can make amends on promotion with drop in weight. #2 JUGGERNAUT has penalty to tackle for repeat. #5 PRINCESS P is speedy but resumes from long lay off, may need this run. #6 WISE CHILD gets all the favours from the rails draw but is slightly out handicapped against the first and last name. #7 SERENO a place chance again. #8 POKERFACE is the one that looks a winning chance, should be up on the speed and will appreciate a drop back in distance. Appeals on handicap. 

TOP PICK #8 POKERFACE 

7.30 #1 COLLEGIUM showed speed to lead last time only to be picked off late. Drops slightly in distance and can strike if finds the position from the outermost draw. #2 HUDSON was impressive winning this track and distance last start. Up in grade and 2.5kg claim helps to defy penalty. #3 GOLDEN WEAVER drops in grade back from a short spell. May need this run. #4 SASSY LASS ran below par last time out at 1400m trip. Has a chance stepping down in distance. #6 SHE’S A TIGER is consistent 5yo maiden but finding  it difficult to win. 

TOP PICK #2 HUDSON 

8.00 #1 BOUNTY QUEEN steps up to ideal trip and can make amends for her last failure. #2 SENSEX drops in grade and gets allowance rider for a try. #3 SUMAAQ is knocking at the doors and gets positive switch in rider. Watch betting. #4 DIBABA went close last start to show she has cycled back into peak form. Can threaten. #5 MASTER OF TRINITY has changed yards after couple of promising efforts this campaign and can take a hand in the finish if forward enough. #7 ROUSSEAU is resuming after a long lay off but had mock race to sharpen him up and if he is fit enough then he will take a lot of beating on sheer class. #8 ARSENAL gets top rider for a try after her faraway fourth last time out in open class. 

TOP PICK #7 ROUSSEAU 

DAYS BEST : MADAGASCAR 

BEST OF LUCK ..!!