Mumbai 26/2/2020

Mumbai 26/2/2020

2.30 Sparingly raced #4 JUDY BLUE EYES returned from a long absence to score in handsome style over C&D and, on that evidence, could prove difficult to beat.

3.00 #3 WALK THE TALK amongst the placegetters heels last start running fourth and gets the CNB on for the first time, in with a chance stepping up in trip. 

3.30 The step up in trip could see #7 STICK TO THE PLAN in the winner's enclosure. He is bred to enjoy this trip as his dam won two middle distance races. While #3 RELENTLESS PURSUIT just needed his last run after lengthy lay off and has come down significantly in ratings. Keep an eye. 

4.00 Beautifully bred #6 MOON RIVER has shown some improvement in her morning gallops and isn't one to write off, especially now stepping up in trip. 

4.30 #8 COPPER QUEEN was beaten by a length by Hidden Gold over this track and trip earlier in the month and could feasibly turn the tables on her reopposing foe now locking horns on better terms. Though a bigger danger may be old in tooth #7 RISING BRAVE, who has dropped  from 63 rating mark and is entitled to come on for his last close effort. He is best on handicap after claiming 1.5kg allowance. 

5.00 #3 MONARCH is entitled to improve for the fitting of first-time blinkers and could play a major role if the headgear has the desired effect. 

5.30 #4 AMERICAN ODESSY in the money last start running second at C&D when resuming and should race on the speed, strong claims. While #6 POWER OF NEATH showed up well for a long way on seasonal debut when weakening in the closing stages ( broke his BV) ; should be fitter now after a short break and can upset now running among his age group. 

DAYS BEST: MONARCH 

GOOD LUCK