Bangalore 19/5/2019

Bangalore 19/5/2019

2.30 Jersey Legend sets a good standard on his two efforts to date before gelding and he remains open to significant improvement compared to the opposition, my strong fancy. Debutants Knight Templar and Sea Of Cortez looks the most solid threat, Mega Ikon is best of the remainder.

My choice  #3 JERSEY LEGEND 

3.00 Bad race 

My choice #2 LOVEMYBOSS

Upset #1 ISLAND PEARL ( watch betting ) 

3.30 Snowdon has two victories from four career starts but failed to win as a favourite last start at Mumbai and likely to race on the speed, can bounce back. Areca Legend was a bit of a let down when favourite last time, but can make amends with top jockey in saddle. Into The Groove coming off a win her only start in winters when fresh, cannot be ruled out. Blue Moon and Castaway also have some form which gives them bits and pieces of chances.

My choice #1 SNOWDON 

4.00 Hard to split the top two picks. Mumbai challenger Gallantry is going the right way after two wins from three career starts, and could prove too strong at the finish. However marginal preference is for Anjeze who is unbeaten in two and can build on her recent success in the Bangalore winter million ( grade 3) to land more top-level glory. 

My choice #3 ANJEZE 

4.30 Alpha will appreciate the drop in both trip and class. Note the rider switch. Tzar has been unreliable of late but is capable of an upset. Armin coming off a win to break maiden last start, cannot be ruled out. Last start placegetters Tarini and Reczai are others to keep an eye on.

My choice #3 ALPHA 

Keep an eye on #8 ARMIN 

5.00 Brainstorm held on gamely over this trip latest but doesn’t appeal conceding weight to youngsters. South Indian Guineas winner Arabia seemingly struggled over a mile trip on the long Mumbai stretch last start and expecting him to bounce back on this track. Hard to beat over 1400m. While Merlot is the pick of the remainder.

My choice #6 ARABIA 

5.30 It’s difficult to be too confident about any of these, but the drop in grade can see Mahanati return to winning ways, possibly at the main expense of Mischief Flyer and Inky Black. While consistent Prince Azeem continues to knock on the door and is likely to be in the shake-up again. 

My choice #2 MAHANATI 

Upset #3 PRINCE AZEEM 

Days Best : JERSEY LEGEND 

GOOD LUCK!!