BANGALORE RACES 14.12.2013

My bets for the day

Ethopian for win

Vigorous for win

Sovereign Rule for win/shp/place

KOLKOTTA RACES 14.12.2013

My bets for the day:

Combined Operation for win

Noble and Nice for win

Iverness for win

Treasure Island for win

Adabella for win

MUMBAI RACES 12.12.2013

My bets for the day:

Gerome for win

Shishya for win

Quick Fire for win

Moon Raker for win

Somberero for win

ANALYSIS OF MUMBAI RACES 08.12.2013

Amount b/f Rs. 15600.00

Peritomoreno, Aigaion and Shygirl lost result - Rs. 3000.00

Amount c/f  Rs. 12600.00

Analysis OF KOLKOTTA RACES 07.12.2013

Amount b/f Rs. 18,600.00

Azienda, Captain Courageous and Astaire lost result - Rs.3000.00

Amount c/f Rs. 15,600.00

ANALYSIS OF BANGALORE RACES 06.12.2013

Amount b/f Rs. 21.500.00

Ice Cutter won at 1/10 result + Rs.100.00

Regal Boast, Wind Tunnel and Cirque de Soleil losr result - Rs. 3000.00

Cumulative result - Rs.2900.00

Amount c/f Rs.18,600.00 

MUMBAI RACES 08.12.2013

The day starts off with a thumb rule race which is to be avoided.

For Jeremaiah the race is as good as over.

Another thumb rule race. However, Mesmeric is being ridden by a french champion Olivier Peslier, and to be watsched. Avoidable race.

Rajsamman and Peritomoreno should fight it out. I, personally will go for Peritomoreno as it is bred for speed and comes from the leading stable of western india.

High Expectation, Leothe fiercehorse, Feisty Lass and  Ladybird look to be the main contenders here. I, personally am more inclined towards High Expectation.

Aigaion would have won last time if there was a more determined effort from the rider Neeraj Rawal. Today, with Suraj Narredu to guide its fortunes should not loose.

Nefyn and Dancing Phoenix should fight it out.

Shygirl, Archimedes and Superlicious are the main contenders here. I personally will go for Shygirl as it has been tracking really well for quite sometime now.

Though Gangnam Style looks good on paper, I would like to warn you to stay away from it. The reason being that in the enquiry after its last run the trainer has stated that the horse has a major problem with his trachea and suffocates for oxygen. He also stated that after both the runs in Pune the jockeys felt that the horse might collapse with suffocation.

My bets for the day:

Peritomoreno for win

Aigaaion for win

Shygirl for win

KOLKOTTA RACES 07.12.2013

Again the day starts with a thumb rule race. However, if you intend to have a bet on Roman Centurion, which, obviously might be the favorite, I want to warn you as the trip will prove very sharp for Roman Centurion.

This again is a thumb rule race. However, I feel strongly that the winner will emerge from either Le Chocolat and Sreevahini.

Azienda's win was so impressive and I am sure it must have come on a lot after this run, and I feel that the race is over for Azienda bar the shouting.

Arabian Warrior and What a Feeling should fight it out.

A very confusing and bad race and should be avoided.

Captain Courageous's last win was very very impressive and I feel it is going to turn the tables on others tomorrow.

Astaire is another runner who has won very impressively last time out and for Astaire also I feel that the race is over bar the shouting.

Angel's Quest, Hurricane Andrew and Don Magnifico are the main contenders here. I personally like Hurricane Andrew of the three and if not for jockey Nitin Singh I would have had a bet on it.

My bets for the day:

Azienda for win

Captain Courageous for win

Astaire for win

BANGALORE RACES 06.12.2013

As usual the day starts of with a thumb rule race. Avoidable. Still, if you feel like taking a chance I suggest you take an each way chance on Raja's Pet. The horse has really come down in handicap. There is another reason to my saying so as I do not know if you have noticed this or not that whenever trainer Warren Singh has a horse on job there will be track work before the run. Check out the work of Raja's Pet.

I feel that for Ice Cutter the race is over bar the shouting. However, the odds will be so cramped and they should be that it will not be possible to wager a bet on it.

Another thumb rule race. Avoidable. However, I feel that the race would not go beyond Bel Espirit, Secret Touch and Gagan Star. My personal choice of the three would be Gagan Star, for the simple reason that if not for a brilliant ride given by the ever so brilliant rider Suraj Narredu on Well Known, Gagan Star would have been a winner last run itself and would be running with a penalty today.

You will have to ignore the last run of Regal Boast, as it looked apparent that trainer Padmanabhan wanted to pull a fast one on the racing public by trying and winning with the lesser fancied stablemate (off course it had come down from 10/1 to 7/1) Artorius. I do not know if you have noticed that Regal Boast with jockey A Sandesh if not the best definitely the second best jockey in the country after Suraj Narredu astride, when travelling well along the rails about two lengths adrift of the stablemate Artorious, suddenly decides to shift out from the rails to wide outside for no apparent reason, as there was absolutely no need to do so, except for giving the stablemate a widening lead. Regal Boast I feel must have lost at least 4 to 5 lengths for that action and finally lost. Make it your best bet of the day.

Wind Tunnel and Novel Approach should fight i out.

Wind Wonder met one better in Light of Success last time. I feel it should not loose today.

Cirque De Soleil after loosing to Zultanite last time out by half a length is running on 2.5 Kgs better terms. More than that, Zultanite is to be the ridden by the same rider Anjar Alam. Cirque De Soleil was ridden by Trevor, who I feel is a very ordinary rider and who cannot win a fighting race in his life time on his own abilities and capabilities. He is a kind of a rider who can win a horse by one length if the horse is superior to the field by at leasd 5 lengths. Today Cirque De Soleil is being ridden by Louis-Phillipe Beuzelin, who I read in the net (courtesy Google) that, though still an apprentice, is going to be the next Frank Dettori and Lester Piggot rolled into one. Hence, I intend to make Cirque De Soleil a good bet.

Cannes won its carrer third run under Suraj Narredu. Its fourth and last run was ridden by Srinath and the winner was ridden by Suraj Narredu (trained by Amit Caddy). So I feel it is obvious that it might not be a serious effort. I feel it might win, but I will not recommend it as a betting proposition.

I will be frank with you. It is almost midnight and I am in no mood to go through the last race. Make your own choice please. I am feeling tired and sleepy. If I can I will make an addendum tommorow.

My bets for the day:

Ice Cutter for win

Regal Boast for win
Wind Tunnel for win

Cirque De soleil for win

ANALYSIS OF HYDERABAD RACES 01.12.2013

Amount b/f Rs.. 19,500.00

Cornwallis won at 6/10 result + Rs.600.00

Shamrock Lady won at 4/10 result Rs. 400.00

Amount c/f Rs. 21,500.00

ANALYSIS OF MUMBAI RACES 01.12.2013

Amount b/f Rs.21,500.00

Both Warrior Prince and Cyclops lost result - Rs.2000.00

Amount c/f Rs. 19,500.00

ANALYSIS OF BANGALORE RACES 30.11.2013

Amount b/f Rs.16,900.00

Ethopian won at 18/10 result + Rs.1800.00

Nesto won at 48/10 result  + Rs.4800.00

Diamonite lost result - Rs.1000.00

Cumulative result + Rs.5,600.00

Amount c/f Rs.21.500.00

MUMBAI RACES 01.12.2013

For Archie the race I feel is over bar the shouting.

In its last run Warrior Prince was done away by the draw. It was drawn 22 in a 1000 m race, else it might have turned the tables on Mykonos (ran a good second to Dancing Prances in the higher class), and with Sandesh available to guide it should not loose.

Thumb rule and to be avoided.

Cyclops, The Big Bull, Vanguard and Malkia look to be the main contenders here. I personally would go for Cyclops.

Discourse, Grand Gibraltar and Your Royal Majesty may fight out for the honors.

Glorious Reward and Sydney may fight it out.

Providence and Indian Touch should fight it out, and , I personally would go for Providence.

Toroloco, Onasis, Storm Tracker and Neona are the prime contenders here.

Haunting Moments and Star of Babylon may fight it out.

A thumb rule race and to be avoided.

My bets for the day:

Warrior Prince for win

Cyclops for win

HYDERABAD RACES 01.12.2013

Please refer to my blog on Hyderabad races of 27.11.2013, wherein I had stated that if Cornwallis is the favorite it is to be avoided as jockey Chary's performance on favorites is dubious. I for one was not totally satisfied with Chary,s effort. Today I feel that Cornwallis should not loose today.

A thumb rule race and definitely to be avoided. Having said this I would like to point out some facts to you. Katahakali, has had 57 career runs, and has not run in the lowest class till date. Yes, it is its first run in 0-25 category. It has won four times, first at a rating of 35, then at 40, and then at 50 and finally again at 50. Just give it a thought.

Deal Maker and Musical Note should fight it out.

Kohinoor Wish though looks class apart but being a handicap race has to concede lots of weight all round. Anyway, being a thumb rule race better avoid it.

Shamrock Lady is cut above and too superior to this bunch and should not loose.

Graceland, Looking for Love and Princess Cruise look to be the main contenders here.

Another thumb rule race and to be avoided. However, the race does not look to go beyond August Kranti and Itsy Bitsy.

My bets for the day:

Cornwallis for win

Shamrock Lady for win.

BANGALORE RACES 30.11.2013

Ethopian had a good mock race on 02.11.2013 and was to run on 09.11.2013. It was the ante post favorite but was withdrawn as it was found to be lame on right fore due to a sprained splint. It has given two good spurts on 20.11.2013 and 25.11.2013. Inspite of a weak rider in C Harish I feel the horse will not loose on sheer blood lines and the track work. It is a half brother to Totalitarian (reached the highest class in Mumbai), Royal Charter (reached a rating of 74 and won at 61 in Kolkotta) and Black Dahlia ( won at 59 in Kolkotta).

Nesto is bred for speed and is tracking well too. It is full brother to Quick Fire who had its maiden run on 27.10.2013 and won very impressively in Pune. Although there is a difference of one year between the two, ther are running with a difference of only one month. Hence I feel that Nesto will win.

A thumb rule race and definitely to be avoided.

Silhouette, Tradition, Optimus Zone and Zizzi may fight it out. Make your choice from amongst these four as the winner will emerge from these only.

See Bright, Chiron, Magnomical, Zermatt and Cocktail Circuit all lool to be in with a chance, I personally feel that the better riding of Suraj Narredu might make See Bright come through.

Diamonite has had 15 career runs. Out of these, it was ridden by jockey Suraj Narredu six times. Out of these, it has won four times and once jockey suraj had a fall and did not finish. It has lost only once by a neck to Cirque De Soleil. Diamonite was rated at 54 and Cirque De Soleil was at 51(three points less). Cirque De Soleil has won its last race at rating of 76 and this season on Nov 15 narrowly lost to Zultanite in the highest class (Cirque De Soleil was at 91). Hence, I feel, with Suraj Narredu to guide, Diamonite just should not loose here.

Marinsky has had a very good mock race. Its run in the Fillies Champion Stakes in the summer was also very impressive. Alcazaba's last run was also very much improved. Both these horse should fight it out.

Prince of Darkness and Rebuttal's hope may fight it out.

The Guardian, Natural View and Raaga look to be the main contenders here. 

ANALYSIS OF KOLKOTTA RACES 29.11.2013

Amount b/f Rs. 13,400.00

Iron Lady won at 6/10 result + Rs.600.00

Snow Ball lost result - Rs.1000.00

Double Do won at 5/10 result + Rs.500.00

Scuderia won at 34/10 result + Rs.3400.00

Cumulaqtive result 4500.00-1000.00 = Rs. 3500.00

Amount c/f Rs. 13,400.00 + 3500.00 = Rs.16,900.00

ANALYSIS OF MYSORE RACES 27.11.2013

Amount b/f Rs.13,700.00

Absolute Pleasure won at 7/10 result + Rs.700.00

Lad Lady lost result - Rs.1000.00

Cumulative result - Rs.300.00

Amount c/f Rs. 13,400.00

KOLKOTTA RACES 29.11.2013

Although the day starts off with a thumb rule race, I feel that we can have a good bet in this race. Iron Lady out of its seven career starts was on the board the last five times and has finished a creditable second on two occasions, both times I feel a better effort in the saddle might have turned the tables. Today with the leading jockey of the country A Sandesh in the saddle I feel it will not loose.

Snow Ball after winning two races in western India migrated to Kolkotta at a rating of 50 and won a race at a rating of 48 (a 40-66 category race) and was penalised 13 points for that win and had gone up to 61 rating points. The horse has been very cleverly brought down in handicap and is today rated at 46 and is running in the lower class and is being entrusted to Ps Chouhan I feel should not loose.

In the Twilight and Petaloid may fight it out.

Royal Scots is running on demotion. It has won in the same class with Sandesh in the saddle who is back on it again. Noble and Nice had a very good and impressive mock race. I feel that one of the two will win here.

Double Do looks cut above this opposition and I feel should not find it difficult to win here.

Valerosa won well last time. Modus Vivendi after migrating to kolkotta from western India has had two good mock races. I feel that these two should fight it out.

Arktouros, Berlusconi and Snowscape should fight for honours here.

The most confusing race of the day. The reason for my saying this is if you watch the mock race held on 23.11.2013 the commentrator says that Treasure Island has finished second and in the print media also it is reported as such. But if you watch the mock race it is very clear that the horse finishing second is donning the colors of Mr. Deepak Khaitan and in the race today the horse is in the colors of Dr. MAM Ramaswamy. Treasure Island is the best bred and had a very good mock but is not being ridden by the stables first jockey. Pretty Woman had a good win and is carrying a penalty for that. Then you have Marilyn who is also well bred and had a mock race and is entrusted to the stables first jockey.

Scuderia looks the best of the lot and should not loose.

My bets for the day:

Iron Lady for win

Snow Ball for win

Double Do for win

Scuderia for win

MYSORE RACES 27.11.2013

The Back Bencher and Ultimate Princess have the benefit of a run. Although the former has finished ahead, I feel the run of Ultimate Princess more impressive and it will come on and finish ahead today. Then you have Dancing Tableux and Rising Rani the first timers who have been tracking well. Dancing Tableux who was accepted to run last time was withdrawn because of a BTF ban. I personally will go in for Dancing Tableux who is the most well bred of the lot and has been tracking very well too.

A thumb rule race and to be avoided, but, I feel that Gambit and The Senator may fight it out.

Bandito and Coffee Time are the main contenders here.

Again a thumb rule race and to be avoided. However, Aerial Acrobat, Amber Star and shining Fame are the main contenders here.

I feel Absolute Pleasure is a bit cut above this bunch and the race is over bar the shouting for Absolute Pleasure.

Maverical won well last time and in a very smart time too, but, the jockey choice today is pathetic to say the least. I feel taht Erica though running after a lay off might account for this set here.

Crisp, Demanding Format, Lad Lady and Ashkan are the main contenders here. Since Ashkan and Lad Lady are stablemates lets ignore Ashkan as it is being ridden by an apprentice. Crisp I feel is more of a 5 or 6 furlong horse. That leaves us with Demanding Format and Lad Lady. The last time when they met on June 26 2013 Demading Format had taken over the running in the straight and was shaping like a winner when Lad Lady came with a long stretch run and had the measure of Demanding Format by two lengths. Lad Lady is worse of by 3.5 Kgs when compared to that run. But the point to be noted here is that Lad Lady was ridden by Trevor who  i feel is not a very forceful rider and only horses who are superior to the bunch win in his hands. Srinath will be at least 2 to 3 lengths better. Hence, I feel that Lad Lady should not find it difficult here.

Historica and The world is Mine may fight it out.

My bets for the day:

Absolute Pleasure for win

Lad Lady for win

ANALYSIS OF BANGALORE RACES 23.11.2013

Amount b/f Rs. 6,900.00

Clever Trick and Castle Stuart lost, result -Rs.2000.00

Conrod won at 18/10 result +Rs. 1800.00

Light of Success won at 48/10 result + Rs. 4800.00

Sovereign Rule won at 2/10 result + t Rs.200.00

Pack your Bags won at 19/10 result + Rs. 1900

Total + Rs. 8700.00

Cumulative result for the day + Rs.6700.00

Amount c/f Rs.6900 + Rs.6700 = Rs.13,700.00

BANGALORE RACES 23.11.2013

If not for jockey Ryan Marshall, I would have suggested Faith And Toil as a good bet for the day. Hence, Tic Tac Toe, for the simple reason that it is entrusted to jockey Suraj Narredu also comes into the reckoning.

Clever Trick is just too good for this bunch and I feel will not get beat.

A very ordinary bunch of runners. An avoidable race.

Conrod met one better in Vigorous last time and should not find it difficult to score here. It can be backed with confidence.

Castle Stuart, now that it has seen the winning post, should definitely repeat.

Wind Wonder has been very heavily penalized for its last two runs. It was penalized 20 points for its first win and 28 points for its second win. Thus has gone upto a rating of 71 from 28 in just two wins. I personally feel, that it might be difficult for it to defy this penalty. Light of Success on the other hand had the beating of Santa Monica (who won twice at Hyderabad) carrying 2 kgs more. Hence, I feel that Light of Success will come out trumps.

Sovereign Rule is a half brother to Saddle Up a multi classic winner in India and who won races abroad in Malaysia and Singapore also. I personally feel that Sovereign Rule will go one better on Saddle Up. Southern Emperor, who is right now one of the leading pretenders for the spot of the best horse in the country (having won the Mysore Million, 2000 Guineas and the Mysore Derby and today rated at 108) was made to look pedestrian by Sovereign Rule on level terms. Sovereign Rule still running at a rating of 48 should be a racing certainty if it ever was.

Pack Your Bags with jockey Suraj Narredu to guide its fortunes might pull it off.

My bets for the day: Conrod, Clever Trick, Castle Stuart, Light of Success, Sovereign Rule and Pack Your Bags

BANGALORE RACES 22.11.2013

An ordinary bunch of runners. Aashikara, Ungoogleable and Glamour Boy may fight it out.

Bold Majesty has the benefit of a run under its belt. However, I, feel that Blitschenelle,  Star of Destiny and the stablemate of Bold Majesty, Fortaleza will give a tough fight. I personally would go for Fortaleza.

If within a year of winning a race in the 20-45 category you cleverly bring down your horse to the lower category of 0-25 and entrust it to the best jockey in the country, it would be foolish to look beyond for a winner. YES I am talking about Well Known. Although it is a thumb rule race I still feel that a bet should be on  on Well Known.

Agostini and Regal Boast are the prime contenders here. However, I feel that the difference in the weights and the riding of Dasrath Singh might carry the day for Regal Boast.

Valahak ic cut above the class in this set here, and I dont think it will get beat.

Here again, Turf Striker looks superior to the bunch and should bring the beacon home.

Dominica, Nocturnal Hunter, Presidents Rule and Isle of Fire look to be the main contenders here. Make your choice from amongst these four.

Although the race was declared null and void, still Absolute Red was backed to the exclusion of its rivals and won well too. On that run it just should not loose today.

MUMBAI RACES 21.11.2013

As usual the day starts with a thumb rule race. However, Vaile Rouge has been shifted to the stable of trainer Narendra Lagad from S N Joshi, definitely a positive switch. Narendra Lagad has another runner in New Star who has been running below par till now and will a spring a surprise whenever its master intends to do so. Hence, I feel that the race belongs to trainer Narendra Lagad.

Reckless looks too good for this bunch and I dont feel should find difficult to tackle this lot. Out of its thrre starts, it has placed a very good second in the hands of hopeless Shelar and in the next outing with a very bad draw ran a close third to Beforememoryfades (who won again subsequently on the first day of this season). It was drawn sixteen and Kamlesh could not put the horse on an even keel throughout the race and the horse ran green.Should make amends.

Mauna Kea and Summer Eclipse should fight it out. Make your choice between these two.

Aigaion has had a very impressive mock race. If its Pune runs are taken with a pinch of salt, then it comes out as the best runner of the bench. Mint Approach and The Ministerian are also in the reckoning.

I think here is a horse which can be made the best bet of the day. I am discussing Silsila, which is bred for spped and is running in a scurry. Consider this. In its first outing, it has the beating of Yoy're The Boss, Panthera and Yello Zone. You're The Boss, today, is rated at 43 (won at a rating of 31). Panthera, today, is rated at 59 (won at a rating of 40). Yellow Zone, today, is rated at 55 (won a race at a rating of 46). When compared, Silsila is running at a rating of 32, tracking well, a youngster, easily becomes the best bet of the day.

I will ignore the last run  of Dancing Prances. I fveel it is a little cut above the class and will not find it difficult to account for this mediocre bunch.

Quick Fire again here is cut above the class and should not loose.

MYSORE RACES 20.11.2013

As usual the day starts with a thumb rule race. However, the horses in contention here are Truth And Faith, Stars And Stripes and Rich Rogue. Out of these I personally like Rich Rogue who has really come down a lot in handicap. But for jockey Vinod Shinde I would have been tempted to have a bet on Rich Rogue.

This again is a thumb rule race, and the horses in contention here are Secret Treasure ( just because it is a 3 year old), Abbys Baby and Magnifique. I personally like Magnifique.

Persian and Ice Splendour should fight it out and I feel that Ice Splendour has an edge.

Alabama looks to be the best of the lot and I feel should not loose today.

Kripa, Flash Time, Ayman and The Alchemist seem to be in the reckoning and one of these might win.

Yakeen and Duma are the main contenders here and I feel Duma definitely has an edge. In fact, both started their career together in the same race and Duma had the beeter of Yakeen by 3/4 of a length even  after a slow getaway.

So Fast is cut above this bunch and should not find it difficult to win here.

Esoterical, Time Flies and Sky High should fight it out. I, for one, feel that Sky High inspite of M D Paswan in the saddle looks to be a better proposition.

Real Potential and Little Athena should fight it out and the better riding abilities and capabilities of Jockey John might give an edge to Real Potential

ANALYSIS OF HYDERABAD RACES 17.11.2013

Amount b/f Rs. 8900.00

Both Go for Gold and Sweet Candy lost result - Rs.2000.00

Amount c/f Rs.6900.00

ANALYSIS OF MUMBAI RACES 17.11.2013

Amount b/f Rs. 9,500.00

Janis Jay won at 4/10 result +Rs.400.00

Remember Me lost result - Rs.1000.00

Isadodro won at evens result + Rs.1000.00

Forecast bet on Sheeer Class lost result - Rs.1000.00

Cumulative result -Rs. 600.00

Amount c/f Rs. 9500.00-600.00 = Rs.8900.00

HYDERABAD RACES 17.11.2013

Go For Gold looks to be in rousing form and with a positive change in jockey should not find it difficult to tackle this lot. I will go for a bet on Go For Gold for win.

Being a terms race, Racing Ahead is much much better placed when compared to all other runners. But, its last run in Mysore Derby was so bad that it might be a little risky to back it. Avoidable.

Cornwallis was withdrawn last time out as it had hurt its leg the morning before the race, as I was told by the owner of another horse which was running in that race. It has had two gallops recently, but jockey Chary,s record on favorites is dubious. Avoidable.

Rohini Star, Star Engagement, The Best Man and Queen Of Court appear to have an equal chance and one of them will definitely pull it off. I for one, am unable to pin point on any of these runners.

If Machine Gun stays the distance, (which sometimes proves very disastrous in Hyderabad) it should win from Ray Of Hope. Avoidable.

Vijay,s Conquer and Sweet Candy should fight it out and I feel Sweet Candy if ridden well should easily account for Vijays Conquer. I will make a bet on Sweet Candy for win.

Tejaswini looks cut above this class and should not find it difficult here. I will make a bet on Tejaswini for win.

Beau Ideal and Lovely Angel should fight it out, and, I feel that Beau Ideal appears to have an edge.

My bets for the day:

1. Go For Gold for win

2.Sweet Candy for win.

3. Tejaaswini for win

MUMBAI RACES 17.11.2013

Janis Jay should win from Belmont. My first bet for the day will be on Janis Jay for win

For Starry Eyes the race looks to be over bar the shouting. But, the odds I think will be so cramped that it would be futile to place a bet.

Port Blair looks a bit short of work. Off course if you try and search for work of Remember Me you would be surprised that there is absolutely no work compared to a solitary gallop of Port Blair. However, let me clarify that in its 11 month long career Remember Me has had 2 spurts in Jan 2013, one in Feb 2013 and Two spurts in  March 2013.It has had no track work during the entire Pune season where it has placed a good second thrice. Hence, I would go for a bet on Remember Me for win.

Alaindair and Silver Streak should fight it out, and Allaindair looks to have an edge. However, I for one would avoid taking a bet on either of them.

Isadoro,  with a change i.e., with Blinkers on might pull it off, as the opposition looks a bit weak. I am going  to have a bet on Isadoro for win.

Sheer Class looks to be in a different league altogether, Beforememoryfades should follow and I would go for a bet of Forecast pool in this race on Sheer Class-- Beforemamoryfades.

Shivalik Storm has the best bloodlines and is being ridden by the current champion of western India. However, betting might be a risk, avoidable.

Ghanghorr, Star Gazing and Bella Figura look to be the main contenders. Make your pick from amongst these three as the winner definitely will be one of these three.

My bets for the day:

1. Janis Jay for win

2. Remember Me for win.

3. Isadoro for win.

4. A forecast bet on Sheer Class- Beforememoryfades

ANALYSIS OF BANGALORE RACES 15.11.201

Amountr b/f is Rs. 11,800.00

Spiritofchartwell won at 7/10 result Rs.700.00+

Simply Clever lost result Rs 2000.00-

Irish Song lost result Rs.1000-

Cumulative result for the day Rs. 2300.00-

Amount c/f 11,800- 2300 = Rs.9,500

BANGALORE RACES 15.11.2013

Spiritofchartwell is a bit above the rest and I feel should win here. I am going to place a bet on Spiritofchartwell for win.

Inspite of the stable first jockey B Sreekanth choosing Shrewd Master, I feel that Simply Clever will be a better horse. Black Areca who is also bred for speed and being ridden by the champion himself might go close. I will take an each way chance on Simply Clever.

A thumb rule race and better avoidable.

Igah Igah Igah, Volans, Mountain Splendour and See You Later look to be the main contenders here. I for one am unable to pinpoint any one runner. I might have gone for Volans but for the fact that when it  twice last season first in race number 27 on 26 may 2013 and then  in race number 107 on June 29 2013 it was running with BB (Basket Bit) and HB (Hanging Bit). Today both these equipments have been removed which has put a little question mark.

No wonder that Pacific Blue might end up as the first favorite as it has run second to Rock With You (who is running in the highest class now) wherein the trainer was suspended for six months and the jockey for an year for not permitting the horse to run on its merits. But I will be a little vary of Smokey Sid who I feel has the potential to win some more sprint races in its career. Anyway, the winner will emerge from these two only. Thats for sure.

Zermatt and Glycys Bay should fight it out for the honours.

Again a thumb rule race, wher, Cirque De Soleil, Chase the Sun and Zultanite look to be the front line contenders. However, an upset winner, as it so very happens in these races is also not ruled out.

Irish Song has incurred a penalty of 27 points for its last win which is very rare and quite a bit of penalty. Now, lets have a look into the career of One Time Magic(a full brother to Irish Song belonging to the same stable and group). One Time Magic won a race at a rating of 48 Aug 21 2012 and was penalised 25 points. In its next run it placed second at 73 and was further penalised 3 points. It won its next start at 76 and was further penalised 13 points. It placed a close second at 86 and was penalised 3 more points and lost by 1/2 a length to Panamera at a rating of 89. Hence, I feel that Irish Song should be able to handle this penalty. There are two negative points against Irish Song. First there is no track work available after the last race and there is a change of shoe from Aluminium to Steel. Well, I might ignore the shoe but am a little worried about the work part indicating fitness. Having said all this, I still feel that I should make a bet on Irish Song for win.

Here is a unique case of the horse being tried only in Aluminium shoes. Out of its 48 career starts, it has run only 9 times in Aluminium shoes which works out to less than 20%. And out of these 9 runs in Aluminium it has won 5 times (the last three wins in this same class) and came second thrice and only once was off the board, which works out 88%. Tommorow it runs again in Aluminium Shoes and is a fit case of an each way chance tomorrow.

My bets for the day:

1. Spiritofchartwell for win

2. Simply Clever for win and place

3. Irish Song for win

ANALYSIS OF MYSORE RACES 1.11.2013

Amount b/f is Rs.13,00.00

Golden Time placed at 3/10. Lost Rs.1000.00 on win and won Rs.300.00 on place Net result -Rs. 700.00

Belle Etoile lost Result - Rs.1000.00

Keturah won at 2/10 Result + Rs 200.00

Cumulative result for the day - Rs. 1500.00

Amount c/f Rs 13,300- Rs. 1500.00 = 11,800.00

MYSORE RACES 13.11.2013

Trainer Vishal Yadav holds all the cards for this race as all of his youngsters look very forward. However, purely going on bloodlines, I feel that Dancing Tableux may pull it off.

A thumb rule race, however, as I said on 25.10.2013 Golden Time looks ready to strike and in its last start it has met Dominica which was too good for the bunch on that day. I am going to have an each way bet on Golden Time.

This thumb rule race is better avoidable.

Historica and Little Athena should fight for honors.

Gun Powder and Sivanta may fight it out.

Belle Etoile looks cut above this opposition and I am going yo have a bet on Belle Etoile for win.

For KETURAH the race looks to be over bar the shouting and here again I am going to make a bet on Keturah for win.

Quite an open and avoidable race.

Sand Dune, Arctic Rose and Carissa are the main contenders, and I feel that Sand Dume might pull it off. However, make your pick of these three only.

My bets for the day:

1. Golden Time for Win and Place

2. Belle Etoile for Win

3. Keturah for win.

ANALYSIS OF HYDERABAD RACES

Amount b/f is Rs.13,900

Silver cruise lost result- Rs.1000.00

A;;ianz Arena lost result - Rs.1000.00

Amazing Weapon won at 14/10 result + Rs.1400.00

Cumulative result - Rs.600.00

Amount c/f Rs. 13,900 - 600.00 = Rs. 13,300.00

HYDERABAD RACES 11.11.2013

Winds of Victory and Natalia should fight it out and I feel Winds of Victory has an edge.

For Fastest Finger the race looks to be over bar the shouting, however the odds on it will be so low that it would not be worth taking a bet.

A thumb rule race, however with Suraj Narredu to guide its fortunes Amarpal may do the trick, however, it is not advisable as a betting proposition.

Silver Cruise's last run in a 1000m race ,which is not its forte, was very suggestive. Looks like it has come to hand.For the record, It has beaten Exclusive Lady( by 3.75 lengths in a 1600 m race last winter), the only other challenger in the race, carrying 1 Kg more, with N Rawal astride. Today with Suraj Nareedu in the saddle and carrying 2Kgs less I dont think it should find it difficult to land the spoils here. I am going to make a bet on Silver Cruise for win.

The manner in which Allianz Arena has won its last start (maiden win in its ninth start of its career) suggests that a minimum of one more win has to be there immediately. It is also related to Bespoke a sprinter of very high repute (having reached the highest class, with a rating of 115) from Western India, belonging to P. Shroff. I am going to have a bet on Allianz Arena for win.

Transition and Bernabeau should fight for honors and I feel that Transition has an edge.

Fair and Square and Amazing Weapon are the main contenders here. The edge, definitely shoild be given to Amazing Weapon for the fact  that it was a jobber for the first time in its career, in its last start, and was beaten by a horse ( Go for Gold) which has won very well agaain next time. Whereas, Fair and Square had to play the brudesmaid part on numerous occasions. Moreover, there is a huge positive change in the jockey from an apprentice in Mukesh Kumar to C. Henrique. Both these horses have had their last run on the same day in back to back races of the same distance that is 1100m. Both ran in the same fashion of a start to finish tactics. I have watched the video of both races a number of times but you cant take away anything from either of the runners. However, for the reasons nentioned earlier I will go with Amazing Weapon for win.

The sheer riding brilliance of Suraj Narredu may see Overshadow through, otherwise, none of the runners inspire any confidence as a betting prospective.

My bets for the day:

1. Silver Cruise for win

2. Allianz Arena for win

3. Amazing Weapon for win

ANALYSIS OF hYDERABAD AND KOLKOTTA RACES 10.11.2013

Amount b/f Rs.15,300.00

Dear Friend lost in Hyd result -Rs.1000.00

Ice Rain paid 3.6/10 on SHP so we won Rs.3600.00 and lost Rs.1000.00 of win, net result +Rs.2600.00

Drayton lost and we lost Rs.1000.00

Net result in Hyderabad +Rs.600.00

In kolkotta both Ademaro and Axstone lost netr result being -Rs.2000.00

Days net result is 2000-600=Rs.1400.00

Amount c/f is Rs.15,300.00-1400.00=Rs.13,900.00

HYDERABAD RACES 10.11.2013

Dear Friend looks to be the best of the lot and should not find it difficult to prevail. I am going to have a bet on Dear Friend for win.

A thumb rule race. However the race looks to be between Classic Wish and Blue Diamond. Make your pick from these two.

Apprise has hit a purple patch and is posed foe its fourth consecutive win. However, I feel it might not be easy as The Himalayas and Audacious will also fight for honours and I feel that the winner will emerge fron amongst these three.

Though Chayanandan has been entrusted to Suraj Narredu, Still, I feel that it may not be enough to beat Ice Rain. I am going to have a bet on Ice Rain for Win and SHP.

Here I feel that Suraj Narredu may guide Ziv for a win.

Always Bullish and Vijay's Best will fight for honours here.

Drayton has been very cleverly brought down in handicap by making it run in various distances which do not suit the horse. Moreover, the best jockey available to guide its fortunes I dont see it loosing. I am going to have a bet on Drayton for win.

My bets for the day:

1. Dear Friend for win

2.Ice Rain for win and SHP

3. Drayton for win

KOLKOTTA RACES 10.11.2013

As usual these days the day starts with a thumb rule race. However, Abrienda which  is well bred and making its debut might pull it off. Ijlal who is running within four days with a better jockey may also run well.

This thumb rule race certainly looks avoidable.

Carnival Point and Ademaro should fight it out and between the two my vote goes to Ademaro. and I think I wil have a bet on ademaro for win.

The race will be between War Games and Fire Angel.

Axstone was distinctly unlucky in that first it did not take a level jump and was slowly away and after that the saddle also shifted back. I feel that for Axstone the race is over bar the shouting and I am going to make a bet on Axstone for win.

Lantana Lady, Multimagic and Snowdrift are the main contenders here and the winner will emerge from amongst these three.

Arkoutros, River Blitz and Charlemagne look to be the best of the lot.

Stormy Wind and Amarilla will fight for honours. Make your pick from these two.

My bets for the day:

1. Ademaro for win

2. Axstone for win

BANGALORE RACES 09.11.2013

The day starts with a thumb rule race. However, I feel that Distinctive might pull it off and a small each way bet can be made.

Bold Majesty as per breeding is the best and is tracking well too. Shaft is also bred for speed. These two should fight it out.

Another thumb rule race, however, Estilita running only its second start and Standing Tall which has been entrusted to Suraj Narredu for the first time should fight it out.

Secret Punch and Cecil look to be the best of the lot. However, as it happens in the lowest class, it happens in the highest class too. A surprise winner may emerge too.

Whistle Jacket and Truman should fight it out and the running of the race and a little nit of luck may decide the winner.

Kafka, Placervilles Glory and Cool More are the main contenders here and the winner will emerge from these three.

Shinecock Hills and Arcric Attraction will fight it out.

Supreme, Bella Pinky and Beautiful are the main contenders.

I cannot pinpoint a single horse today which is clearly superior to the bunch and a bet could be made. 

ANALYSIS OF BANGALORE RACES 08.11.2013

The amount brought forward is Rs.14,800.00

The first bet Evraz won at 1.5/1 so the winning is Rs.1500.00

The second bet Whipering Gallery lost

So the cumulative figure is Rs.500.00

The amount carried forward is Rs.15,300.00

BANGALORE RACES 08.11.2013

The day starts of with a thumb rule race. Avoidable

Jackie Oh, Force Ensign and Regal Boast are the main contenders here. If not for jockey Appu, anyother better jockey I would be tempted to take a bet on Regal Boast.

Another thumb rule race, but here again Trainer Sharat has a runner which has come down in handicap to a very tidy mark and can win a race whenever the connections decide.

Evraz, who after its maiden win last start has been working extremely well and the kind of blood lines it possesses I feel it should not find it difficult to tackle this lot here and I am going to have a bet on Evraz for win.

Icelander and Real Steel should fight it out and the running of the race and a little bit of luck would decide the winner. However, I personally fell that Real Steel may come out trumps here.

Strombolite, Alfons De Borja and Whispering Gallery seem to be the main contenders here Strombolite has won 2of its 4 starts and came second twice. Alfons De Borja has won its maiden start well.Whispering Gallery out of its 5 starts till date was withdrawn thrice for different reasons and has run only twice and won both times by a distance. Off course it was disqualified the first time for the presence of a prohibited substance. But I personally was very much impressed by its manner of running and feel that it would carry the day. Hence I am going to have a bet on Whispering Gallery for win.

Hard To Pin Down, The Guardian and Jeraleine should fight for honours and I personally like The Guardian of these three.

Absolute Red, Stimulate and Ancient Title are the main contenders here. Make your pick from amongst these three.

My bets for the day:

Evraz for win

Whispering Gallery for win

Analysis of Kolkotta Races 06.11.2013

Amount brought forward is Rs.15.000.00

The first bet Xavier lost

The second bet Blue Lighyning won at 80/100 so we won Rs.800.00

The cumulative figure is a loss of Rs.200.00

The amount carried forward is Rs.14,800.00

KOLKOTTA RACES 06.11.2013

Again the day starts with a thumb rule race. However, if we just look at the record of all the four runners, Shaam Sunder has won only once at a rating of 8 and today runs at 23. Vaani has won twice at a rating of 9 and then at 6 and today runs at 22. Eros also has won twice at 18 and 24 and today runs at 20. Compared to these Beethoven has won 5 times first at a rating of 20 then at 24 next at 38 then at 41 and finally at 52 which was in August last year. Today it runs at a rating of 20. An avoidable race.

Another thumb rule race and to be avoided.

Xavier won its last race (beating Irish Connection sqarely at level weights, who on Derby day has won a 41-65 race very easily with I Khan in the saddle) in January this year a 40 - 65 race at a rating of 51 and was ridden by Imran Chisty. This horse has been cleverly brought down in scales and I feel with Imran Chisty in saddle should not find difficult to tackle this lot. My bet is on for win on Xavier.

Chhundu and Gorgeous Girl look to be the main contenders here and I personally feel that Gorgoeous Girl might win.

Dont be fooled by the poor mock race of Blue Lightning as I feel the main purpose of the mock was to make the horse get in and out of the gates as of the three runs in its career it was withdrawn twice at the gates. I feel the race is over bar the shouting for Blue Lightning and a win bet is on.

Iverness out of its seven starts till date has won thrice and placed second twice. It has had a very impressive mock race and has also been tracking well. Adabella also has 4 wins and 1 second from 8 starts. These two should fight it out. You can make your choice between these two. 

Good Looking and Bucharest both imports from western india look cut above the rest but the choice of jockeys on both the horses does not inspire any confidence.

My bets for the day 1. Xavier for win and 2. Blue Lightning for win 

ANALYSIS OF BANGALORE RACES 02.11.2013

The capital b/f for the day is rs.15,600.

The first bet Vigorous at 14/10 and we won Rs.1,400

The second bet Mannat and the third bet Ace Mesmerise both lost so we have lost Rs.2.000.

So, the cumulative total for the day is 2000-1400 = Rs.600 loss

The capital carried forwrad is Rs.15,600-600= Rs.15,000

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY DIWALI

BANGALORE RACES 02.11.2013

These horses even after a year of running are still maidens, hence will be tricky to single out a horse and make a bet. However, I feel that Cullinan, Summer Gold and Flashy Ways might fight it out.

The dam of Cocktail Circuit has won 16 races abroad which is quite a remarkable feat. But Cocktail Circuit has only disappointed till now. However, I feel that today it might pull it off, still I think it is not a betting proposition.

Like the first race, here too are maidens competing. However, I feel that Vigorous on its sheer bloodlines should not loose and I will have a bet on it today.

Magnitude Star is one of the rare horses of Trainer Sharat Kumar which has come down in the scales. The race should be between Alcazaba and Magnitude Star.

Mannat looks too good for this bunch and should not find it difficult here. I am going to make a bet on Win for Mannat.

Royal Salute, Rumour Has It and Ace Mesmerise look to be the main contenders here and I personally feel that Ace Mesmerise should come out on top and I am going to place a bet for win.

Immense, Jersey Shore and Rock With You look to be the main contenders here. However, being a thumb rule race an upset winner also may emerge from the rest.

The winner should emerge out of The Muse, Summers Breeze, Jeyems Pride and Volt. Make your choice from these four.

Violent Storm and Wrekin may fight it out.

My bets for the day Vigorous, Mannat and Ace Mesmerise for win.

ANALYSIS OF KOLKOTTA RACES 01.11.2013

We have started today with a capital of Rs. 10,000 and each bet is to be of Rs.1000

The first bet was Alarbus win and place. The win odds are 2/1 on win and 4/10 on place so we have won Rs. 2000 and Rs.400 ie. a total of Rs.2400

The next bet Double Do was available at 2.4 for win so we have won Rs.2400

The next bet Adiella was at 3/10 so we have won Rs.300

The next bet Shaktiroop was at 5/10 so we have won Rs.500

So the total winning for the day is Rs.5600 and the capital brought forward now is Rs.15,600

KOLKOTTA RACES 01.11.2013

Although the season starts with a thumb rule race I feel that Alarbus (running after a gap of 5 months) who just got beat to Shivalik Shakti at the post and ran a close fifth in the next start (which was in the higher class) might pull it off today. I will have a each way bet on it.

Fervent Quest, Shaam Sunder and Speed Angel may fight it out and my personal choice is Speed Angelt thogh not with a betting perspective.

A very open race with each of the seven runners look to be in with a chance.

Macedonian, Anassa and Double do are the main contenders here. It has to be kept in mind that Double Do has beaten Anassa by four lengths carrying 5.5 Kgs more and today it is set to carry seven lengths Double Do a ward of trainer Bharat Singh who was suspended for the last season, it had two runs last season and I will take them with a pinch of salt and I will go for Double Do for win.

Adiella I feel has won the race bar the shouting.

Shaktiroop again has won the race bar the  shouting.

Artesia and Assasin should fight it out.

Passport and Seafarer should fight it out.

Bets for the day I make.

Alarbus win and place

Double Do for win

Adiella for win

Shaktiroop for win

Fresh Season

The new season of Winter races is about to start in two days. As one of the greats un horse race writing in tipping Mr. Prakash Gosawi has said that there has to be accountability, I also have decided to keep a record of what I am suggesting and what effect it has. I am going to start with an imaginary amount of Rs. 10,000 as capital and each bet (will be of Rs.1,000) recommended in my blog will be at that respective tote centre. Every evening after the races are over I am going to come back and publish my account.

Happy Racing

MYSORE RACES DERBY DAY 25.10.2013

The day starts of with a thumb rule race. However, Golden Time (which is well bred) after two runs after a gap of a year has been tracking very well should run well. I think I will take an each way chance on Golden Time.

Time Flies, Ground Marshall, Getafix and Wynn who all have a chance belong to Mr. Sharat Kumars camp. The race will be one of these and Mountain Splendor. I feel that the superior riding skills of Suraj Narredu may help Mountain Splendor prevail.

Another thumb rule race where Saphira, Gambit and Jewel Lady look to be the main contenders. Avoidable.

Sivanta who is a demotee and Inspirator should fight it out and I personally would go for Sivanta of the two.

Azetic Star and The Alchemist both are very well bred and both have dissapointed the punters a number of times. Bronzino has been working very ell and I feel will topple them all.

Wind Tunnel has been going from strength to strength and should not find it difficult to tackle this lot here. Spaniard and \Suussex Downs will fight for the minor placings.

Jersey Girl, Wind of Soul and Nickel Chrome are the main contenders and the running of the race and a little bit of luck wii decide the winner. Choose between these three.

Charlatan and Southern Emperor may fight it out. As far as the bloodlines go none of the other runners stand a match to Southern Emperor. Charlatan comes into the reckoning on its second to  Jeremaiah in the Deccan Derby.The win of Southern Emperor over Czar of Romance was much better than the verdict of a short head. I feel Southern Emperor had something in hand and Czar of Romance was whipped more than necessary in as much that the jockey in frustration has whipped the horse once even after passing the winning post.

Wild Nexus, Scenic Blast and Mark of Genius look to be the main contenders here and I personally would go for Mark of Genius of the three.

MYSORE RACES 19.10.2013

If Star of Desire cannot win at this mark with PS Chouhan in the saddle it better stop running and make the punters loose unnecessarily.

A horse which carries a 19 point penalty so easily has to be something special. Hence, I feel Aumento will not loose.

World is Too Much is so much down in handicap that it has to win today.If not today then never.

Amazonas has run second in the Governors Trophy ahead of Aumento the stablemate. Aumento I feel will not loose today at a rating of 63 and Amazonas at 38 looks a cinch and mind you Suraj is riding it for the first time. I feel it can easily be made the best bet of the day.

Dont all the runners look pedestrian against ABSOLUTE PLEASURE, which i feel just cannot loose and you can make it your best bet of the day.

Applejack should not have lost its last run, was a bad luck story. Make it a good thing tommorow.

I do not know how many of you havenoticed that horses belonging to Rajan Agarwal and Gautam Agarwal after being shifted from trainer Domnics stable to trainer Byramjis stable have started to give much better runs. One such horse who should have had earned a winning bracket long back is Red Bolt.

Something was really different in the last run of Something Different. It should certainly make amends to its last run and win today.

same is the case with Talitas Girl here who should oblige today.

PUNE RACES 19.10.2013

A thumb rule race and to be avoided.

Durer and Dreams of You are the first timers. All others have had runs and have not done much to inspire any confidence. Out of the two first timers, Dreams of You has had a good mock race and on the basis of that mock I feel Dreams of You could pull it off here.

Oriental Dawns last run was after a gap of 9 months wherein it finished last. It has been tracking well after that run and if all is well with it, should win here. Otherwise the race becomes quite open.

A thumb rule race and to be avoided.

These runners belong to last years crop. The present years crop has started competing and this set of runners remaining maidens even after a year of running is not worth betting at. Hence, better avoid. However, Essence of love who is a first timer is very well bred being a half brother to Mountain regiment a winner in the highest class in western india has had a mock race where in it ran alone as the other runner did not come out of the gates.

OPEN OFFER with the benefit of a very good run looks to be the outstanding bet for the day.

This is another race for maiden three years old only another division of the fifth race. However, here is a runner, Allstar who is bred by Macrihanish, who has produced a Indian Oaks winner (2400 m) in Riyasat and a sprinters invitation winner (1200 m) in Nefyn. Allstar has had a mock race and since its maiden run might win. Still better to avoid the race.

\A bunch of very ordinry runners and none of them catch my fancy.

Another thumb rule race and to be avoided.

Well, dont you also think that the race is over for native knight bar the shouting. Hats off to trainer Narendra Lagad for maintaining his ward so very well. Native Knight had run third to Jacquelin and Beckett in the Indian Derby of 2010. It is a time gap of 44 months since then and Native Knight has won eight races since then including a stayers cup.

PUNE RACES 18.10.2013

The day starts with a thumb rule race which should be avoided. However, there is an interesting stastics here to be noted. Other than Quando Quando and Adams Prince all other runners are maidens, that is they have not won a single race till date. Quando Quando has won twice in his 26 attempts and has not been on board this season. On the other hand Adams Prince has won 3 times in his 41 starts (a better win to run percentage than Quando Quando) and has been in the money thrice out of six starts this season. Hence, if you understand this logic a little chance can be taken on Adams Prince.

It looks very difficult to look beyond SILVER ARROW in this race. The race appears to be over bar the shouting.

Another thumb rule race and definitely to be avoided. But, for a compulsive gambler I would like to point out that Star Gazing, around this time last year won a race for maiden three years old only in pune. Its next ten starts were in the higher class and this is the first run on demotion.

Tell Me More looks to be the best contender here and I think should not find it difficult to tackle this lot. Ace of Heart looks to be the next best.

Quite an open race with Starsonboard, Calypso Queen, Stolen Relic, Ice Age and Blush look to be in with a chance.

Wind Mill Lady and You Are The Boss should fight it out and I reckon that You are the Boss might prevail over Wind Mill Lady.

HAIL THE KING looks too good for this bunch and should not find it difficult here. Fortune Favours may follow.

Super Satin was distinctly unlucky last time out in loosing out in a short head as it was a little slowly away from the starting gates. I am surprised that the fact that it was slowly away was not reported in the official race day report of the RWITC. I think I will have a good bet on SUPER SATIN today.

DANCING PRANCES who is a half sister to Dancing Glances a winner in Mumbai in the highest class looks too good for this set.

Brindaban and Negredo look to be the main contenders here. Choose between these two.

Apology

Sorry for such a prolonged absence. I am back and will be on from 18.10.2013 Pune races. Wish you all a very happy dasshera and a very happy Diwali and general happiness thyoughout.

PUNE RACES 21.09.2013

A thumb rule race and to be avoided.

This one too is the same and also to be avoided.

IF Turf Lightning and Monza were to run together for the first time this season the difference in the weights to be carried would have been 0.5 kgs Just because Turf lightning has placed second of higher rated horses earlier its rating has gone up from 81 to 103 an increase of 22 points whereas a winner will be penalised only about 12 points in a handicap race. Hence, like Monet yesterday it is out of handicap leaving the field open for MONZA. 

If Zambesi is not able to tackle this lot, then I doubt wether it can ever earn a winning bracket in its life time.

EMPEROR OF FRANCE is cut above and should be backed as a good thing.

The Maagician and Santa Maria should fight it out and I personally like The Magician.

The race looks to be between Falcon and Dyanamo and i personally feel that Dynamo because of a run in the season will prevail.

Marengo looks cut above this set and if it is not a jobber then the race becomes wide open.

Cream of the Crop's last run is better ignored and on the strength of its earlier run it looks to be a good thing today.

DAYS BEST\: MONZA

                        EMPEROR OF FRANCE

DOUBLE

                       MARENGO

HYDERABAD RACES 22.09.2013

Ice Barrier is cut above and will not get beat.

Ziglar is back in the upto 50 category and the way it has been running this season looks like a 1400 m trip will suit it more.

There are only two jockeys in the race who will be carrying a whip. Of the two Jockey Pawar is on Eleanor who I do not feel has any chance of winning. The only choice left is INDIAN EPIC who I feel should have the measure of all other rivals.

Devil's Advocate and Star Striker should fight it out and of the two I personally will go for Devil's Advocate as I am inclined to take its last run with Imran Chisty astride with a pinch of salt.

Sweet Candy, Marquisse and Pacific Star are the main contenders here. I personally would go for Pacific Star as here again I was not fully satisfied by the efforts put in by a good jockey like Dasrath Singh last time out.

I am amazed and surprised with  the choice of jockey on Catherine. Laxmikant is obviously out of form totally. This gives a conclusion that all is not well with Catherine. If it is so then the field is wide open for Yours Truly.

Commanche Gold and Rocking Racer should fight it out and My personal choice is Commanche Gold as it covered a lot of ground and beat a very speedy customer in Hidden Destiny in a 1000m race.

Globe Trotter's last run in a 1400 m race is best ignored as it is a progeny of Trace of Magic and six furlongs is the max it can achieve. As it is running in a 1000 m race it should not find it difficult to tackle this lot.

PUNE RACES 21.09.2013

Demonics last run clearly indicates that it is ready to strike. Out of its 6 starts to date it was ridden by jockey Abhisek Habbu 4 times and twice by jockey V Jodha. The stables retained jockey coming in on today should not get beat. DEMONIC is a half brother to Star Marquess who is running in the highest class today and was supposed to be a classic hope of the stable. I think I will make it my BEST BET for the day.

A very open race with all the four runners look to be in with a chance

Tell Me More has won all the four times in its career in 1400 m. This race being a 1600 m race I will avoid it. Scaramouche had a good run last time out. Winning Destiny is also running consistently and out of a total of 17 career starts jockey A Sandesh has ridden it 13 times. Hence, I will go with Winning Destiny today.

Ghazal King was a bad last after the first four hundred meters were run. After that the way it recovered and started galloping was amazing and it won going away with the verdict flattering the runner up. Razeena in its last seven starts has played the role of a bridesmaid four times. These two should fight it out and I prefer Ghazal King as it will be only the fourth start of its career and it has got scope for  further improvement .

To the Moon's last run was an improved one. Still a thumb rule race and I feel should be avoided.

This is a handicap race. Monet after winning a 40-66 race at a rating of 43 was penalised 11 points and was rated at 53. It ran in a Terms Race and somehow held on to win from the bangalore challenger Nadia. Now, since Nadia was rated at 106 the handicapper has no choice and Monet shoots up to 100 from 53 an increase of 47 points. We have to forget about Monet winning for sometime to come. Masseha, Okavongo and Angel Crown have not been running to their form for the past few runs. That leaves only Hurricane Wind and I think i will have a very good bet on HURRICANE WIND.

Yellow Zone and Deep Diver should fight it out and the running of the race and a little bit of luck will decide the winner. Make your pick from these two.

Here again Senora Bella and Petite Fleur should fight it out.

Although a thumb rule race, Ace of Heart a three year old is running in the lowest class. A half sister to Sugar Loaf ( winner in a 40-66 category and today rated at 77) with a forward run last time and subsequent vey good track work should not get beat. I will have a good bet on ACE OF HEARTS                                    

DAYS BEST:  DEMONIC  

                         HURRICANE WIND

DOUBLE:

                          ACE OF HEARTS

KOLKOTTA RACES 21.09.2013

Although a thumb rule race, here is a horse  Thrice Blessed who has won at a rating of 16 and today runs at a rating of 13 and with perhaps the best rider available in kolkotta to guide its fortunes may prevail over others.

This again is a thumb rule race and hereagain we have a horse whose last two wins have been achieved in the higher class. The horse has come down from a rating of 40 to 22 in six months and with the apprentice in the saddle will effectively run as a 14 rated horse. It has won twice as a 30 rated horse.

Can we comment anything beyond DANDIFIED. The race looks to be over bar the shouting.

Hurricane Star and Amika are the main contenders here. But, to me both the riders that is M F Ali Khan and Srinath dont inspire any confidence. Make your pick if you like from these two.

Follow the Dream and Accurate should fight it out.

A very open race wherein I personally would go for field if I am taking a Jackpot Combination.

The only and maiden run of Flash was very impressive in Mumbai. Altanza with 200 m to go in its only start looked like she will go away but suddenly stopped, Anyways the winner will be either of the two.

Ocean Sunrise, Star of Roses and Calypso Girl should fight it out and, I personally feel that if Star of roses is a jobber then it will not get beat. However, the jockey choice does not inspire much confidence,

MYSORE RACES 20.09.2013

Although a thumb rule race, the very fact that the last three wins of Jewel Lady have been in the higher category of 20.45 and its loosing by a head on post to Arun ( who had won the Mysore Derby as Fist of Rage , which was declared null and void) in the recently concluded Bangalore Season inspires me to have a very good each way bet on JEWEL LADY.

This thumb rule race is better avoided.

An ordinary bunch of runners wherein anything can happen and to be avoided.

Cinch's win in its only and maiden start was very impressive. Mark's(who finished a tame second) subsequent impressive win stamps that performance. I think CINCH will be my days best bet today.

Absolute Majority, Smoking Aces and Wind of Soul look to be the main contenders here. But the danger to all in this race will be Impressive Bolt who left the field cold in its last run when similar underfoot conditions prevailed.

Kafka and Whistle Jacket should fight it out and the way P S Chouhan's luck for the past few days has been running out I might go foe Whistle Jacket.

Wind Tunnel in its present form should easily achieve the hat trick of wins. If something goes wrong with Wind Tunnel then the race becomes open.

Azetic Star and Guts and Glory should fight it out. Gits and Glory in its last run under similar underfoot conditions has cut a smart time and may prevail.

Nessie and Wild Nexus should fight it out.  But then the caliber of Ryan Marshall against the caliber of Suraj Narredu. Make ur choice.

MADRAS RACES 19.09.2013

First race: Silver Duke and Zeher

Second race: Best wishes and Flying Man

Third race: Kiss me and Tycoon of Stars

Fourth race: Trojan World and Grey Glory

Fifth race: Persian Rock and Music Forever

Sixth race: Regal Ranson and Millenium Force

MYSORE RACES 19.09.2013

A thumb rule race, better to be avoided.

This race too is a thumb rule race and to be avoided.

Cationic, in the last Mysore season had placed second to Virat in a 40-65 race wherein it was rated 58, a point above Virat. Earlier, in the Mysore summer season it won a 1400 m race in the category 40-65. Virat is rated at 108 today and has a chance of winning. Cationic on the other hand has been brought down to a rating of 35 and with the allowance claiming apprentice will run effectively at 31. CATIONIC should be a good bet today.

Here again there is a horse which has been cleverly brought down the handicap. Indian Bolt wonthe Maharajas Cup  in the last Mysore Season wherein it was rated at 102 and Color Me was rated at 81 in the same race.Color Me finished 12 and a half lengths behind Indian Bolt. Today Color Me is at 95 and Indian Bolt is at 94. Indian Bolt should run well today.

The turn of foot shown by Keukenhoh last time suggests it is made for bigger things and the time it has cut was outstanding. I think you can maKE KEUKENHOF   your best bet of the day.

Smokey Sid, Cheval D'or, Flash Time and Czar Rule are in with a chance. I for won am unable to pin point any one of them. Make ur choiceamongst these horses.

All For Cash and April Showers should fight it out. there is very little between them and running of the race and a little bit of luck will decide the winner. Having said that, I feel the superior riding of Suraj Narredu mey tilt it in favour of April Showers. I feel this race will be good for a box forecast.

1. April Showers   2. All for cash

Coffee Time looks to be a cut above the rest and I feel will not get beat today. Here, I want to share an observation of mine. I have observed that more often than not after an owner dies, immediately his horse wins. Shri D Kumar Siddanna the owner of Coffee Time has passed away recently. I think we cam make COFFEE TIME another good bet for the day.

Days Best: KEUKENHOF

Good Double: CATIONIC AND COFFEE TIME

MADRAS RACES 17.09.2013

First race: Come to Success

Second race: Star Academy

Third race:Running Free

Fourth Race: Star Presence

Fifth race: Highland Quest

Sixth race: Touch and go

MYSORE RACES 17.09.2013

A thumb rule race and to be avoided.

Aceempressjessie is well bred being half sister to Machiavallenism and a youngster too, but, still I think I will keep away from it. Here, I would like to take a small three way chance on The Senator who though a seven year old but is still capable of upsetting.

Ace Shineon and Maracana should fight it out. Make ur pick from these two.

This race belongs to S K company so either Style of  Signature or Jump in the Red will win. Look for any indications or positive signals and decide.

The horses of Rajan Agarwal and Gautam Agarwal have started to definitely perform better after the switch in the stables. Hence, I will go for Violent Storm here.

Toroloco, Immense, Super Storm and Panamera look to be the main contenders here, but, inspite of jockey B Paswan in the saddle I will go for Toroloco.

A highly confusing and avoidable race .

This is again a S K company race. Either Getrafix or Queens Colour as decided by the company will prevail at the wire.

Although Arctic Rose has beaten Carissa by 4.75 lengths on May 29 2013 let us not forget that Carissa stumbled very badly at the 400 m marker. At that point of time Arctic Rose and carissa were abreast. Cariissa coudnt come into her own after tthat stumble. There is also a weight advantage of 4.5 Kgs. Hence, I am going to make Carissa as my best bet of the day. 

HYDERABAD RACES 15.09.2013

Back Golconda King in the third race, Aventus in the Fifth race and Caladium in the last race as good bets

PUNE RACES 15.09.2013

Sorry, due to paucity of time I will not be able to discuss race by race, and, am giving below my choices in brief.

First race; Walk of life should not loose and should be backed a sa good thing.

Second race:Visionist looks to be the best of the lot.

Third race: Watch out for the body weight of Mint Approach and if it has come down by at least 25 Kgs then a chance can be taken.

Fourth race: will not go beyond Follow Me and Al Zamarrud and as Follow Me is still a maiden Al Zamarrud becomes the first chance.

Fifth race: If Walk of Life wins the first race then back Hail The King. Trainer Hoshidar Daji narrowly missed out on his double yesterday and Today might be different.

Sixth Race: Autumn Rush is cut above this bunch and should not loose. Can be backed as a good thing.

Seventh race; Gallant lad, Glorious Reward and Paris look to be the main contenders here. Make ur pick from amongst these three. I personally will go for gallant Lad.

Eighth race: Sunshine Heart looks to be the best as Wild Imagination the other contender is trained by N Lagad and his apprentice N Bhujbal has been engaged to ride Sunshine Heart for which consent has to be given by N Lagad.

Ninth race: Gloria if a jobber should not find it difficult here. 

PUNE RACES 14.09.2013

Although a thumb rule race I feel Pezzonovante should not loose. Storm Lightning, Polar Zone and Vaile Rouge might follow not necessarily in the same order.

1.PEZZONOVANTE

This thumb rule definitely is to be avoided.

Jockey S P Rangane was almost flung out of the saddle during the last run of Intesar as the jump was quite awkward. Still it showed tremendous initial speed and won the race with something in hand. It should not get beat today.

1.INTESAR

You are the Boss in its first start has finished ahead of Panthera and Yellow Zone both winners subsequently and now running in 40-65 category. You are the boss may tackle this lot today.

Wish Upon A Star looks cut above the rest and I feel should not loose here.

1.WISH UPON A STAR    2. Sun Salutation

Quite an open race with all the six runners seem to be in with a chance. I for one am unable to decide or work out the better ones here. Make ur pick.

Blind Date and Dark Knight should fight it out. Dark Knights last run was very good wherein it led from the start and lost narrowly on the post. The timing was very good and I dont think Dark Knight, if it reproduces the same run will get beat.

1.DARK KNIGHT    2.Blind Date

None of the maidens inspire any confidence. Hence, I feel that this race is better avoided.

Here again winner picking looks extremely tricky. I think I will avoid.

By default Archimedes looks good, otherwise I am not very bullish about this one  It may win from Hay Day and One Wish.

1.Archimedes    2. Hay Day    3. One Wish

MADRAS RACES 12.09.2013

Here are a few choices of mine for todays Madras races. Mind you a bet is to be made if the odds on tote are at least even and above.

Second race: Royal Talisman

Fourth Race: Aflame

Fifth Race: Running Free and Secret Weapon

Sixth Rcae: Regent Appeal

MYSORE RACES 12.09.2013

A thumb rule race better to avoid. However, if you want to take a chance I will suggest you go with Fruit King for the reason that it has won twice in Bangalore and the last time it was tried it came second seven months back at a rating of 18 and had gone up to 22 for that effort of 1/2 length second. Today it is at 6 and with a apprentice in the saddle will effectively run at a rating of 2.

Again a thumb rule race, But here you have a horse who last won at a rating of 78 on 02.02.2011 which is 31 months back. The best part is it is retained by the same owner. In 27 starts after that it has come third once and fourth once. Imagine the cost incurred by the owner and the returns he got during this period. However, the horse has come down from a rating of 90 to 24 (and with the apprentice will run at 20) A drop of 34 Kgs and running in the lowest category from the highest. It has had a forward run last time(though could not have beaten Arc Angel which was too good) and seems to be fit. If the horse ends up as a favorite or comes into backing I feel you can safely have a very good bet on it.

Mark had a very good run last time out and looks to be the best of this lot. However, I am not too bullish on it and I personally do not have any choices or pointers here.

Deep Blue Sea ran a good third behind Summer Sun (ridden by Suraj Narredu)last time out. It was riddem by K. Chetana a jockey who could not have ten winners and get a whip. But today he is a full fledged jockey purely on account of his age. What more can we say about his capacities and capabilities. Today with Suraj Narredu to guide it should win here. Zermatt, Fantastic Strike, Supreme Persian and Rebuttals Hope may fight out for the minor placings.

1.DEEP BLUE SKY

Wild Nexus, Samara Sun, Hill Stone, Scenic Blast, Clever Trick and Whistle Jacket look to be the main contenders here, and, I for one am unable to decide. Make your pick from amongst these.

The turn of foot shown by Keukenhoh last time suggests it is made for bigger things and the time it has cut was outstanding. I think you can make this your best bet of the day.

1. KEUKENHOF

Smoking Aces, if it reproduces its last run should not find it difficult here.Thoughts and actions, Rich Celebration and Mountain High are also in contention.

Balas Glory, Simpleton and Truman should fight it out and I fancy Simpleton of the three.

1.Simpleton    2. Truman    3. Thoughts and Action

Love is Life, Seven of Hearts and Born Electric are the main contenders here. I personally like Love is Life for the simple reason that jockey P S Chouhan has chosen to ride it again after three starts.

1.LOVE IS LIFE    2. Born Electric    3. Seven of Hearts.

KOLKOTTA RACES 11.09.2013

A thumb rule race better to avoid.

Hot iron and Arisen Star should fight it out and the joker in the pack is River Pride, if a jobber will floor them all.

1. Arisen star    2. Hot Iron    Upset: River Pride

Welcome Smile should find it easy from Glyneath and Bengal King.

1.WELCOME SMILE    2.Bengal King    3. Glynneath

Accurate in the last eleven months has gained 10.5 Kgs over Mesmerizer and 12 Kgs over Arrow in Auto Mode. Although the last two runs have been really bad it has been consistently working well since then. The choice of jockey also suggests that today will be different. Jockey C Alford, when he accepts a ride outside his stable, he seldom fails. Suuny Sue's last run with a much lesser known rider was eye catching and with S Shinde in the sadlle might give a fight.

1. Accurate    2. Sunny Sue

Quite a mediocre bunch of runners. Self Directed looks to be the best of the lot. I for one am going to avoid this race.

Abarth, sunshine Dancer and Sergeant Major look to be the main contenders here, and, I personally like Abarth as it is running in a 1400 metre race which looks to be the optimum distance of Abarth.

The manner in which Rappadan Glory won its last start, there is no way it can loose today. It can be easily made the best bet of the day.

1 RAPPADAN GLORY    2. Rithambara    3. Ocean sunrise

MYSORE RACES 06.09.2013

Although a thumb rule race, but, I still feel that the sheer bloodlines of Catwalk Queen should see it through. I think I should have a bet on this horse today.

Bounty Hunter and Jewel lady should fight it out. I personally would go for Bounty Hunter again for the reason that Suraj Narredu is by far a better rider.

1.BOUNTY HUNTER    2. Jewel lady

Perfect Soul if it can stay the distance (which I very much doubt) will win, if not, then My Lakshmi looks very good of the other four. 

Oscar Sparkler beat the Alchemist with the gender allowance quite squarely. The Alchemist,still a maiden  is rated at 30 and ran a 20-45 race as a favorite and lost narrowly. On the other hand Oscar Sparkler will be taking on a 20-45 opposition at a rating of 36 and with apprentice Shahnawaz in the saddle will be effectively running at a rating of 30. Also remember that Oscar Sparkler had beaten The Alchemist, start  to finish in a seven furlong race which is not its forte. I think I will back Oscar Sparkler as a good thing today.

1.OSCAR SPARK

This is a race confined to Mysore based horses. Spirituality, Brave Assault and Sanatana look to be the main contenders. Brave Assault has beaten Spirituality by 2.75 lengths with Vaideeswaran astride and spirituality was ridden by S John. Brave assault got 3.5 Kgs that day. Today getting 2 kgs that is a disadvantage of 1.5 kgs but, with Suraj narredu astride and Spirituality ridden by Christoffer I think Brave Assault should have it easy.

1.BRAVE ASSAULT    2.Sanatana    3. Spirituality

Something Different, Lagoona and Haute Ecole look to be the main contenders here. but, i feel that the winner will emerge from Lagoona and Something Different. Make your pick from these two.

Saratoga Spring is known to perform badly with Suraj astride and well with lesser known riders. The Guardia and Smooth Shine are also good. Make your pick from these three. I personally do not fancy any particular of the three. 

Cruise Clear, Sue Nevell, Prazky and Magical Filly are the main contenders here. I do not have a personal fancy.

MADRAS RACES 05.09.2013

I am giving below my choices for today's Madras races and if any of them is paying even or more on tote can be backed.

First Race: Bhai Jaan

Second Race:ROYAL NATURE

Third Race: Tarzan Boy

Fourth Race:Aflame

Fifth Race: Rudimentary

Sixth Race: FLORENCE

MYSORE RACES 05.09.2013

President's Rule looks good, but, in the absence of track work after the last run which was almost a month ago I advise better to avoid. Having said that I dont mean try and find another horse to back. I feel it is better not to back President's Rule and even better not to back abnyother horse against it too.

A thumb rule race and to be avoided.

Ensatus Elegans and Hatchet Harry should fight it out. I personally will go for Hatchet Harry for the reason that it will be guided by a superior jockey.

1.HATCHET HARRY    2. Ensatus Elegans

Alizadeh and Party Tonite should fight it out. However, Party Tonite does not seem to be a genuine horse. Two runs of it are never similar.The connections of Alizadeh on the other hand look to be seriuously interested as the horse has given two gate practices after being troublesome at the gates in its kast start and was wuthdrawn.

1.ALIZADEH    2.Party Tonite

Nabisco is still unbeaten in the tree starts it had. It has been sparingly raced too. I think it can be easily made the best bet of the day today.

1.NABISCO    2.Jersey Girl

Shivalik Star, Secret Punch and Quick Enough seem to be the main contenders here. A thumb rule race. But, still, I feel that Shivalik Star is superior to the bunch and I am going to back it today.

1.SECRET STAR    2. Quick Enough    3. Secret Punch

Pursuit of Fame, Mannat and Cadogan are the main contenders here. I for one am unable to pinpoint any positives in favor of any of the three runners. Make your pick from the three.

Azetic Star has only disappointed till date, but, still looking at the bloodlines I feel like giving it another and a final last chance today. Priceless Ace is bred to stay and had a very good educative run first time out on the last day of the Bangalore season. It finished a good third from way back in a sprint race. It is half brother to Southern Bay a classic winner. If Azetic star continues to run as it had then it should be easy for Priceless Ace.

1. Priceless Ace     and Azetic Star.

Knowledge, Historica and Aerial Acrobat may fight it out. I personally do not fancy any horse here. But, if I do take a chance I might take it on Aerial Acrobat as Arshad Alam an in form apprentice and allowance claiming jockey who has been regularly riding winners has been engaged.

KOLKOTTA RACES 04.09.2013

Torch of Life looks too superior to the bunch and should mot find it difficult to win. Trainer P Quinn has won 5 races this season out of which 4 were favourites and eight horses which were favorites have lost.  On the contrary only one horse which was a non favorite has won. Hence, no sensible conclusion can be derived from these statistics. But, still I will go with Torch of life.

1.TORCH OF LIFE.     Knight of realm    3.  Petaloid

Altanza has had a mock race and although finished a distance behind third I was impressed with the mock. Although it did not take a good jump and was a bit slowly away ran well to come on the heels of the front runners and was held up after that. The other runnere had had their runs and have not performed till date.

1.ALTANZA.    2.Iron lady

A thumb rule race better avoid. I personally like Thrice Blessed but the jockey J.K.Prasad out of his seven mounts this season has come on board only once when Afrah won by default as the short priced favorite Audrick was withdrawn at the gates.

Another thumb rule race, but, I can say with confidence that the race will not go beyond Red Passion and Words. That does not mean that you can have a forecast or quinella bet. If Red Passion is a jobber then it will definitely win and Words will follow it home. Otherwise, Words will not loose. So, you have to use your brains a little at the race time to make money in this race.

Quite an open race with three out of the five runners being from Western India. Now, let us analyse these three first. Silver Silver arrived at a rating of 44 and today runs at 59 an increase of 15 that is 7.5 Kgs. Highly Explosive arrived at 38 and today runs at 48 increase of 10 points that is 5 Kgs. Star of Roses arrived at 67 and today runs at 41 a decrease of 26 points that is 13 Kgs. And then you have What a Feeling the local horse who has the capacity to win. Make your pick, but, I will go with Star of Roses and what a Feeling.

Chala Ja Bacha and Blue Lightning should fiht it out and I personally will go for Blue Lightning as its manner oi winning was more impressive. Here, I would like to present some statistics for you. 12 favorites of trainer Vijay Singh have won this season out of which Dandified has won thrice so that means only9 favorites have won. On the contrary, 13 of his favorites have lost this season and on 10 of these favorites jockey C Alford was astride. Ha ha.

1. BLUE LIGHTNING    2.Chala Ja Bacha 

PUNE RACES 31.08.2013

I am sorry due to me being busy in some other matter  today i will not discuss todays card in detail. However, I suggest you bet these five horses. I am listing them in order of their merit and winning chances. Back, To The Manor Born in the seventh race as your best bet. Titeleist in the fifth race as your next besr bet. Cream of The Crop in the Sixth race should be the next best bet. Tell Me More in the second race should be your fourth best bet and finally Express in the fourth race although gave a very bad run last time but as a change of equipment is evident should be backed today as it is bred to be a sprinter of the highest class.

KOLKOTTA RACES 31.08.2013

Baskerville is still well ahead of the handicapper and its last win was achieved with so much of ease that the statutory ten points penalty for the last win should not pose any problem in achieving an encore. Tough One may follow it home.

1.BASKERVILLE    2. Tough One

A thumb rule race better to avoid.

Charlemagne and Glutius Maximus will fight it out and inspite of being ridden by jockey V Jaiswal I feel Charlemagne will pull it off.

1. CHARLAMAGNE    2. Glutius Maximus

Amarilla in its last run lost a fighting race to Parasmani who has won two races in the just concluded Bangalore season. Having said that I still am a little doubtful about the fitness of Amarilla and feel that this race should be avoided.

Red Passion has won its last race in a 40-65 category and has come down from 60 to a rating of 42 and with the allowance claimed will run in a effective rating of 34. It has had two good mock races and I was very much impressed with its first mock race and I feel should be backed tommorrow Isle of Capri and Songstress may fight it out for the minor placings.

1.RED PASSION    2. Isle of Capri    3. Songstress

Dandified I think again is over bar the shouting

Sheriff, Abarth, Chalaque, Dancing Dame, Akilina may fight it out and I personally am unable to decide as of now. Make ur pick from these.

Beyond stars, Abubble and Al Attaturk are the prime contenders here. And, I personally will go for Beyond Stars purely for the reason that P S Chouhan is the best rider og the three.

Conquest who is a three year old in this mediocre bunch of runners should prevail from Burst of Stardust and Grand Design.


1. CONQUEST    2. Grand design    3. Burst of Stardust

Mysore Races 30.08.2013 addendum

I am sorry I forgot to comment on the last race.

Arc angels win in race number 70 was too good and as this race is confined to horses of Mysore only should not miss today and can be backed with confidence

Best bet of the day: ARC ANGEL

Second best bet: BERHAM

Third best bet: SMOOTH GLIDER.

Mysore Races 30.08.2013

Today trainer Z Darashah will be presenting a cup instituted in the memory of his late father Safi Darashah. He has only one runner during the day that is Behram in the first race. Behram in the last 10 months has been cleverly brought down from a rating of 61 to 35 and with a allowance claiming jockey in the saddle will run effectively at a rating of 27. Out of the six victories of Behram the last three were in the higher category that is 40-65. The horse has been tracking well too and I think Mr Darashah will want to take home the cup for sentimental reasons.

1.BEHRAM    2. Too Cold To Hold    3. Royal Prodigy

Lovely Lady is cut above this bunch and should not find it difficult here. Triumphant may follow. Sunday Cruz if a jobber will definitely place. It is at a rating of 43 and can run in the lower category of 20-45 also. But, the jockey choice indicates might be a jobber.

1. LOVELY LADY    2. Sunday Cruz    3. Triumphant

Flying Tricolour, Cielo Signore, Alcazaar and Divine deliverance look to be the main contenders here and I am unable to decide among these. Make your pick.

Keukenhof is another who looks best in this set and should be followed by Azure fireand Mr Carpe.

1. KEUKENHOF    2. Azure Fire    3. Mr. Carpe

Immense and Bold Police should fight it out and I personally like Immense.

1. Immense    2. Bold Police    3. Sovetskaya

Talisker basically is not a sprinter. Absolute Majority has gone up in handicap. Hence, I do not like these two market fancies here. As I had mentioned in my earlier posts the handicap of horses belonging to trainer Sharat Kumar does not come down very easily. Smooth Glider is one horse of this stable which has come down well. In August 2012 the horse has won at a rating of 81 in Mysore beating Cape ferrat. It had gone up tp 90 and now has come down to 68 and with an allowance claiming jockey will effectively run at 64 a neat drop of 17 points from its last win. As far as the form is concerned in the seven starts in the recently concluded Bangalore season it has placed a close fifth 2.75 lengths behind the winner in the first start and [laced a close third 1.75 lengths behind the winner in the second start.

1. Smooth Glider    2. Talisker    3. Absolute Majority

Looks to be quite an open race with Indian royalty, Royal Surprise, Hard To Pin Down, Sumitomo and Potomac being the contenders here. Make your pick from these.

Mysore Races 29.08.2013

Cinch is well bred but looks to be under prepared. Also, when Trevor has been retained by Vijay Mallya jockey Ryan Marshall riding raises a question mark. But, I feel betting any other horse against Cinch might be fraught with risk , so, better avoid this race.

Firelight, Vrajnandan and Bella Pinky look to be the main contenders here. And I feel that the sheer riding class of Suraj Narredu should make Firelight the better horse amongst the three.

1 FIRELIGHT    2. Bella Pinky    3. Vrajnandan

Bandito, Union Jack and Point Taken should fight it out. The change in stables, I, feel may bring luck to Point Taken and it may prevail over the other two.

1. Point Taken    2. Bandito    3. Union Jack

Happiness is at a very tidy mark and can spring a surprise here. It has won its last start at a rating of 38 and today runs at 41 and with a allowance claiming jockey astride effectively runs at a rating of 37.The other horses in contention are All for Cash and Delta Delight.

1. Happiness      2. All For Cash    3. Delta Delight

Charlatan looks to be cut above the rest and being a final entry for this race should not find difficult in tackling this lot and can easily be made the best bet for the day.

1. CHARLATTAN    2. Ace Bucephaluus    3. Supreme Regime

Radical Attraction, Sussex Down, Apple Jack and Sandstorm are the main contenders here. The winner will be among these four only and I am unable to decide who it will be.

Meghalaya after winning its maiden race won again in a 20-45 category race. It ran third five times in the higher class once only a length behind the winner in the last Mysore season. Now, on demotion should not find it difficult and will win and can be made as a good bet.

1. MEGHALAYA   2. Fantastic Strike    3. Persian

Although Kolaveri Di is very well bred and has been tracking well it has not made any impression in its three starts so far. A thumb rule race I feel should be avoidede.

Best bet of the day: CHARLATTAN

Second best bet: MEGHALAYA

Third best bet: FIRE LIGHT