Bangalore Races 01.08.2013

Red Admiral won the second start of its life, a race for maiden three years old only. It was ridden by Suraj Narredu then. It was rated 45 after that win. It ran 15 times after that but was never ridden by the stable jockey that is Suraj Narredu. Now it has come down in handicap by 17 points to 28 and is being ridden by the champion himself. I will make Red Admiral as my best bet for the day. Smile Stone who also ran a forward race last time might follow.

Ace mesmerize and Golden Princess will fight it out.

Kafka and Strombolite appear to be cut above the rest. Running of the race and luck might decide the winner. Make your pick between the two.

Actually Hillsboro would have been my first choice here. All its past runs, whether it has won or not, to me as a lay punter, nothing seemed to be wrong with its running. Surprisingly, I see a change of equipment, that too a blinker is put on. Hence, I shift to Next Move as my first choice followed by Hillsboro.

Cool Approach and Mark of Genius look to be the main contenders.

Wind of Soul (in spite of Shahbuddin in the saddle) Wind Wonder and Bank on Me are the main contenders here. As suraj narredu has chosen Wind Wonder over Wind of Soul it automatically becomes the first choice as I don't think Jockey Shahbuddin is ever going to get a winner in consecutive weeks (having ridden Deep Blue Sky last week) in his life time.

Mi Amor and Mountain Beauty should fight it out with Mi Amor being my first choice.

Best Bet for the day: RED ADMIRAL

Second best bet: WIND WONDER

Third best bet: Mi Amor

Kolkotta Races 31.07.2013

Silken Senorita and Hurricane Andrew will fight it out.

Audrick's dam Alvarita won the Bangalore Fillies and was third in the Bangalore Derby, rounding off its career with a win in 80 and above category in Mumbai. Audrick ran second to Something Stupid in its maiden run and should not find it difficult to account for this set.

Hurricane Bird and Yamala Pagla Deewana may fight it out.

Fire Angel ran very green when it won start to finish on 12 March 2012 but still held on well. Being a three year old and scope for improvement should win tommorow.

Lantana Lady is another three year old who won very impressively with the jockey looking back and easing up his mount. Kwan Yin also won a 1400 m race the same day carrying 5 Kgs less in same time as lantana lady. But Kwan Yin's win was achieved with a tough fight. Today Lantana Lady is set to receive 1.5 Kgs from Kwan Yin. Lantana Lady should win.

Snowscape should win from Dear Henry.

Adelino should win. Awesome Indian had a good mock race and should also run well.

Best bet of the day: LANTANA LADY.

Second best bet: FIRE ANGEL

Third best bet: ADELINO.

Kolkotta Races 30.07.2013

Strictly speaking Sumangla is the best horse in the bunch, but has not been running well after it won this month last year. The fact is after winning two races in July 2011 and Aug 2011 it won again in July 2012. It has not performed really well after that. A spurt was reported by India Race.com as well as racing pulse on 25.07.2013 but is not to be seen in Bol Race or the official site of kolkotta. If the horse is fit it just cannot loose. The choice of jockey looks positive as it is being ridden by B Mahesh who is a top weight jockey wherein there would be negligible dead weight. If not the choice would be Haynestown, Ijlal and Deccan Princess any one of them can win.

Azorian originally was owned by Mr. Deepak Khaitan. it ran 8 times under his ownership winning twice, finishing second once, finishing third four times and finishing off the board once (fifth).It won as a 40 rated animal and then finished twice third as a 58 rated animal. Then it was puechased by Mr. Rishi Anand and ran 12 times the best effort being a fourth. In the process it has come down from 58 to 22 rating and now running in the lowest class with the local champion in the saddle I dont see the horse would get beat. It has some good work also to boast off. Back Azorian as a good thing.

Shamrock, Self Directed and Greased Lightning may fight it out.

An avoidable race.

Royal Honour has gone from strength to strength after shifting its campaign from western india to eastern india. I feel it will win easily.

Gallop to Glory and Ace Elegance should fight it out.

Out of the three starts Anassa had, once it was beaten squarely by Double Doo (already won once earlier). Its second start drifted out to the sand track and lost the race very narrowly and won its third start comfortably. I will back it as a good thing.

Best bet of the Day: ANASSA

Second best:ROYAL HONOUR

Third best: AZORIAN

Hyderabad Races 29.07.2013

Rock Heights has the benefit of a run, yet, the stable first jockey has preferred Go for Gold which is bred for speed. I feel Globe Trotter and Go for Gold will fight it out.

Lovely Angel has beaten dancing in the Rain squarely on Derby Day last season who in turn had a good win in a very good time in Bangalore. With some good work to show I feel Lovely Angel should win.

On its last run Prayer Call should win this race.

Lucy diamond looks to be the best of the lot.

Kathakali won its last race as a 50 rated and has been cleverly brought down today to 36 mark and with a 5 kg apprentice in the saddle will practically run as aa 26 rated and should win.

A race to be avoided.

The winner should emerge from Ceremonious, Arudra and Grenada.

Vijaykeerti and Snow Bird may fight it out.

Ziglar cannot go wrong in the Upto 50 category band will win today. Back it.

Best bet of the Day: PRAYER CALL

Second best: LOVELY ANGEL

Third best: Ziglar

Bangalore Races 28.07.2013

Royal Rein was drawn 13 in its last start and jockey ramu still inexperienced could not position the horse to advantage otherwise it could have finished much closer. It can be backed today.

Boudicca, Isle of Fire and Starstruck may fight it out.

Mickey Mouse has been working very well after its maiden impressive run on June 08 and I feel it shall not loose today. Seven of Hearts who was blocked off a clear run in the initial stages will also run well.

Supreme Regime half brother to Silver Print first won on 06.07.2013 in good going. On 13.07.2013 when it won, it was POURING. The second win was in a superior company and was more impressive. The rain was so heavy that the remaining races in the card were cancelled. I feel that Supreme Regime should be the days best.

One year back last July Magnitude Star had won a 1800 m race in the higher class. I have observed that trainer Sharat Kumar's horses are not being treated fairly in bringing them down. This horse is a rare exception. Sand Storm clearly could not carry the impost of 62.5 Kgs last time and preferred to run in the higher class at a low weight should also run well.

The Scientist won well last time and may repeat.

Wind Tunnel is well bred and in the lowest class being ridden by the champion Suraj Narredu might win.

Best bet of the day: SUPREME REGIME

Second best bet: MICKEY MOUSE

Third best:ROYAL REIN

Bangalore Races 27.07.2013

Star of Desire looks a winner by default as it is a set of very very ordinary runners.

An avoidable race.

Azetic Star, Guts and Glory, Madame Bovary and Tijuca Forest look to be the main contenderzs. I personally would like to give  Azetic Star another chance and madame Bovary because of the better rider. Choose between these two.

Spiritual Star's last victory was very disappointing. However, it is reported in the after the race incidents that it had suffered a cut injury on the left hind fetlock. If the injury was throughout the race and if it has affected the running then it may win again. Radical Attraction will also run a good race and might win too.

Ambitious Reward and Game Dancer should fight it out and personally I like Game dancer.

I say was slowly away loosing about 8 lengths in race number 242 last season on Mar 15 2013. On June 6 it took a good jump in the mock race. Again in race number 98 this season ut was slowly away. If it takes a level jump today it will win, otherwise Shivalik fire and Strive and Serve may fight for the honors.

Czar Rule and Shinnecock Hills look to be the main contenders.

I do not suggest any bet today. Looks dicey.

Pune Races 26.07.2013

Cypress Point and Tell Me More may fight it out. I personally will take a chance on Tell Me More.

Thumb Rule race to be avoided.

Sugar loaf is the best of the lot, but, I personally dont have much faith in the riding capacities and capabilities of jockey N S Parmar.

On the basis of its latest track work Indian Touch looks the best.

If Yellow Zone would have had a clear run in race number 320 on 07.04.2013 in mumbai it would have won. Yellow Zone should be the best bet for the day.

Garraro and Mr. Morrison may fight it out. On sheer blood lines I will go for Mr Morrison as it is a half brother to Elena a 1000 m runner of some repute.

Silver Streak shoul win from Gates of heaven.

Best Bet of The Day: YELLOWZONE

Second best: Silver Streak.

Third Best: Indian Touch

Hyderabad Races 26.07.2013

Open Race with Nano Belle, Shimmering Ice and Staminoizd being the contenders.

Itsy Bitsy on its last two runs and present work looks to be the form horse to win.

An avoidable reace.

Rahul's Diamond's dam Czarina belongs to an illustrious family. Her half brother Hot Stepper won the Mumbai Derby and Juventus and Dear Henry reached the highest class.The manner of  Rahul's Diamonds maiden win last season also indicated that this horse would go far. I think a good bet can be laid on.

Aegis had its last win as a 91 rated animal and cleverly has been brought down to a rating of 72. If the horse is fit, which I think is (because of the track work), AEgis should not get beat.

Baazigar and Ashok Chakra may fight it out. With Baazigar remaining unbeaten in all the three starts and also being a 3 year old may prevail.

Apprise was slow to start loosing a distance and its starting stall certificate was revoked. It is surprising with no gate practice or a mock race of Apprise being reported how it has got the certificate and how is it running. The top three that is Silver Liner, Apprise and Chayanandan may fight for honours.

An avoidable race.

Days Best Bet: AEGIS

Second Best: RAHUL'S DIAMOND.

Third Best: Baazigar

Hyderabad Races 25.07.2013

You might find this logic a bit funny but I have decided to back Catherine as it is running for the first time. All the other runners had runs last season and hare still maidens. Local champion jockey who's success rate is quite high to guide I think Catherine should do it.

Sheer Genius looks past the post as the two of the five runners (Ashwa Shakti and Oasis Vision) who have capacity to challenge belong to  trainer Deshmukh and the stable jockey is on Sheer Genius.

A race better ignored.


Musical Note and Princely Right will fight it out.

Montego Bay and Ground Crew look to be the main contenders. When these two met on 15.01.2013 in race number 181 last winter Ground Crew went on a start to finish mission and it took 16 whiplashes, first eight with the left hand and the next eight with the right hand and finally Montego Bay could pip Ground crew on the post. Today with a weak rider on Montego Bay I feel  Ground Crew should win.

Kohinoor Supreme, Garibaldi, Inner Strength, Attenborough and Power Planet look to be in contention. Make your pick from these.

When Vijays Best won in Bangalore on June 9 2012 the style of winning suggested that this horse could be backed till beaten. But surprisingly it did not win in its next 8 starts and won only its ninth start. Though it looks good but I feel should be avoided.

Last monsoon season on 15.10.2012 Anacostia carrying 4 kgs less has beaten Plenipotent squarely by 1.75 lengths. Plenipotent was ridden by PS Chouhan then. Today carrying 9 Kgs more and with a lesser rider in P Sai Kumar just cannot beat Anacostia.

Rocking Racer and Kohinoor Revanta may fight it out.

Best Bet of The Day: ANACOSTIA.

Second Best:GROUND CREW

third best: CATHERINE
   

Pune 25.07.2013

Dancing Splendour and Eye of The Storm are the main contenders and you can make a decision on which horse to back before the start.

Trainer Narendra Lagad does not run horses in Pune. He has blank cheques and whenever he feels like he wtites the date on the cheque and encashess them. I feel the date for the cheque of New Star has come. Just view race number 204 on Feb 17 2013 in Mumbai won by stablemate So True (rated at 38). New Star finished(rated 27) fourth  a mere 1.25 lengths behind. New Star ran only once after that in race number 314 on April 7 2013 where it was entrusted to jockey V chandrakant and the stablemate Titeleist was the tried horse. So True susequently won a race on promotion (rated 47) and was a close second to Hawkeye and beat Emerging Star in race number 279 on further promotion. Today all these three are running. So True at 61, Hawkeye at 84 and Emerging Star at 86. New Star is a half sister to Game Dancer which Trainer warren Singh has had many successful gambles in sprint races.NEW STAR should be tomorrows best bet.

The second cheque to be encashed tommorow should be Blush. Generally, Mr. Lagad has his winners with ordinary jockeys but this is one horse in his stable which has won 5 times. Thrice with jockey Ladjadj Stephanie and twice with Trevor Patel. May be it requires stronger riders. Hence, with jockey A Sandesh engaged to ride should win.

 Dancing Pheonix ran a cracker of a race in the Poonawala Breeders Multimillion led the field into the straight after a start to finish effort and was in the fighting line till the last 200 m. Emerging Star will be a tough customer as it has already won last pune season in the hands of jockey Sandeep Jadhav beating Ishpingo who won thrice in the last Mumbai season.

A race for unraced three years old might be quite tricky avoidable.

Amazing Desire stands tall in this group. Its last two runs have to be ignored as stablemate Supreme Star 9late Shivalik Hero) was the fancied horse in the field. The run before these was in race number 22 on Nov 25 2013 in Mumbai where it lost narrowly to Montezuma by 3/4 length(rated 4 points more than Montezuma) after being denied a clear run in the straight. Otherwise the result may have been different. Montezuma is rated at 96 today and Amazing Desire at 58.

Best Bet for the day: Amazing Desire

Second Best: New Star

Third Best: Blush

Kolkotta Races 24.07.2013

Int the first race Avision looks good with Ballantyne as the next best. Still, a race for horses in the lowest class and odds on Avision might be quite short I feel its better to avoid the race.

Uniqueness is well bred and working well too, but, does not have the benefit of a run. Carnival Point has the benefit of two earlier runs and is also working well. My choice would be Uniqueness for win and Carnival Point for place.

The progenies of Pas De L' Argent are speedy and reliable sprinters for example Generalissimo, Angels Glory and Habituated. Alcander in its first run though shifted out alarmingly almost to the edge, still won well and with a change of equipment and the work its showing should win.

Adabella being a 3 year old appears to have an edge but Rithambara with a benefit of a run on yhe first day should also run well.

Thumb rule race better to avoid. Still, if you have to choose one I think Rising Power if jockey Shehzad Khan is not carrying overweight may be fancied.

Follow The Dream, cleverly has been brought down to the mark where it won very easily. With some good work under its belt and a local champion in the saddle I feel should win.

Best Bet for the day: FOLLOW THE DREAM

Second best: ALCANDER

Third best: UNIQUENESS

Bangalore Races 24.07.2013

Ice Kingdom lost narrowly to One From a Billion last time with a slipped saddle and one of the not so talented and unlucky jockey Vinod Shinde in the saddle. Even in that race I think the jockey had a chance to reverse the verdict in the stewards room by objecting because One From a Billion drawn 5 shifted in sharply at the start severly interfering Blue Star who in turn chopped off Ice Kingdom. The reason of not objecting are best known to the connections. Anyway, I cant visualize Ice Kingdom loosing tomorrow.

A very tricky race and I for one am unable to pinpoint any horse.

Irish Song, Winning Story and Nations Glory look to be the main contenders here.Out of the three I personally feel that Nations Glory may win.

It is a 1800 M race and though being a 20-45 category race is being cotested by maiden 3 years old horses. Now, we have to look for a horse who will stay the distance and Taralaya the dam of Noble Reward has won 4 races (2400M to 2800M) I think it looks to be the best of all the runners. As Noble Reward is tracking very well too I suggest it as a good bet.

The race looks to be a direct fight between Trust me Boy and Volans. My personal choice would be Volans winning from Trust Me Boy.

An Acquired Taste is on the upgrade. Master Shifu (late Hemisphere) had the best run of its life last time and generally the change in name helps. Tintinabulations last run was inexplicable. The winner will emerge out of these three.

This is a handicap race which is very rare as most races of 80 and above category are terms races. Sprint Star who won  last  as a 127 rated animal has come down to a rating of 104 and with a trial run under its belt looks set to take this trophy. The main challenge might come from Silken Touch. I suggest a bet on Sprint Star with a hedge on Secret Punch.

An ordinary bunch of runners and Talitas Girl being a half sister to the illustrious Jacqueline may pull it off.

Icelander and Sun Divine look the best of the lot and I for one feel that Suraj Nareedu was a bit overconfident in the last 100 M and lost a certain race. Hence, my choice will be Icelander first and Sun Divine second.

Best Bet for the day: ICE KINGDOM

Second Best Bet: Noble Reward

Third Best Bet:Icelander

Bangalore Races 23.07.2013

Fairway Kings run in race number 157 on 25.01.2013 was very impressive and it has run only once after that in race number 18 this season which was won by stablemate Gift of Love. The Gentle Don now being ridden by Suraj also comes into contention. Rajas Pet might also come on after its last forward run being ridden by a regular jockey. Hence, I feel Fairway King should win from The Gentle Don and Rajas Pet.

Golden Princess if a jobber should win. Otherwise, the race is open.

Fire Storm is running on demotion and its only win of its career was in the higher class. Afrikaah, though a four year old has had only two runs till now and has been tracking well. The race I feel should be a straight fight between the two.

Majestic Reward won its only start very easily with the jockey looking back and a better time when compared to the other division won by Keukenhof who ran a game second in its next outing. To The Manor Born also won well in Mumbai, but I personnaly feel that if Baroness woudnt have stumbled and severely interfered Mykonos the winner would have been from these two. My choice is Majestic Reward as a good bet.

A very open affair and I dont fancy any runner.



Impressive Bolt, Divine Deliverance and Pack ur Bags look to be the main contenders here. Pack ur Bags may win from the other two.

Rumour Has Its dam Gajalee did not race. It was bred by Acer who has class one winners like Gazaki to boast of. Rumour Has It has won in similar track conditions which might prevail today and won a 1200 M race in 1m 16.4 seconds on a day where two races of 60-85 category were run both in a rime of 1m 15.9 secs. As it is rated at 42 and running in a 20-75 race I strongly feel that Rumour Has It will not loose.

Smithsonite , becomes the automatic choice after its smashing win.

Best Bet of the Day: SMITSONITE

Second Bet: RUMOUR HAS IT

Third bet: MAJESTIC REWARD.

Pune Races 19.07.2013

Sorry, as  I am suffering from high fever (viral) I am not in a position to comment on todays races. Hope to be with you all asap.

Pune Races 18.07.2013

Thumb rule race but I feel that Veneziano well bred for speed is at a very tidy mark and can bring the beacon home. If its at longer odds we can have a win and place bet, but, if a gamble is on and the horse is backed by its connections one can have a good bet if the horse is a favorite.

Always Smile though though long in tooth looks good at this mark., but, back to back jockey prasad looks asking for too much./

A very open I feel Super Satin and Matrioshka may fight it out.

War Horse and Grand Duke look to be the best of the lot.

Shararat looks to be a good thing here.

Autumn Rush should not loose here.

A very confusing race and I dont have any specific choice.

Cent Per Cent, Vittoria and Neona look to be the main contenders.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
A very confusing race and I dont have any specific choice.

EMPEROR OF FRANCE should be the best bet for the day.

Mysore Races 17.07.2013

Sorry for Yesterday, I am away from home and the internet was giving a problem hence I could not post for the second race onwards

Thumb rule race but I feel Arc Angel is at a tidy mark and the jockey choice makes me feel that Arc Angel might poll it off tomorrow.

Chandini has made a steady improvement in course of its last three runs ridden by Ravinder Singh all the three times. The last run was specially impressive as it was not sighted when the winner Oscar sparkler and the runner up The Alchemist were having a fight for supremacy and yet managed to finish a close third. Hence, I feel Chandini shold win tommorow.

Thumb rule race. Yet, I suggest that Young gallant, Zamindar and Small Made may fight for the honours here. Make your pick.

The Senator has won thrice in its career twice in 20-45 category and once that is the last time in 40-65 category. All the three wins were in a 1400 M race.After its last win it was rated at 58 and was steadily brought down to a rating of 25 and  with a very forward last run in a 1200 M race wherein it finished third only 3/4 of a lengths behind the winner The Senator looks ready to strike.

A open race where Dance of A General, Brave Assault and Gods Great might fight it out. My choice will be Brave Assault, Gods Graet and Dance of A General.

Aristrocratic and Lad Lady look cut above the rest of the field aand I feel that Aristocratic should win from Lad Lady.

Delta Delight should win from Cationic.

Looking at the trackwork subsequent to a last start impressive victory Peppr King looks to b a good thing tomorrow.

Kolkata Races 16.07.2013

Angels Quests last run was won by its stablemate and ownermate Spur of the Moment who was ridden by the stables first jockey B Sreekanth. As the run was very impressive inspite of it being interferd with, I dont think Angels Quest will find it difficult to tackle this lot. Blue Sea shoild follow it home.

Silken

Bangalore Derby Day 14.07.2013

Absolute Majority looks good here.

Star Kingdom and Vigorous look to be the main contenders here. Make your pick.

Absolute Red who well won last time and has been tracking well after the run should win from Strike The Stars and Super Start. Absolute Red won in a better time than Cirque De Soleil who won a 60-85 race whereas Absolute Red is competing in a 20-45 race today.

When Alcazaar lost to Absolute Majority last time in race 87 on 22.06.2013 it was rated 3 points more. Though both have accepted to run  in the same race the irony of division of a race is such that Absolute Majority has only one runner which is higher rated (74) that is Deep Blue Sky  a 6 Year Old. Whereas Alcazaar has to contend with horses numbered 1 to 8 all are rated more than 74. Hence I think Alcazaar will really find it difficult to win here. Sky Train, Equine Lover, Diaomonite and Raphire all seem to be in with a chance. I personally feel that Equine Lover may win.

Montezuma looks good here.

Machiavellianism, Immense, Ancient Wonder and Speed Six are the main contenders. But, if I am asked to further narrow it down I think Ancient Wonder and Machiavellianism will fight for the top honours not necessarily in that order.

Murioi. Amelia and Highraaz are my choices here. Ace Bucepahalus, Alaindair, Marinsky and Starry Eyes also may be there in the fighting line specially watch out for the body weight of Starry eyes who was up by 39 Kgs last time. If she has the extra weight it had gained may run well. Still my choice will be Highraaz Murioi and Amelia in that order.

Santa Monica should win here from Light of Success. But, the result may end up the other way round too.

Sherman Oaks should win here from Vijays Triumph, Flashing Colours. Zenica and Assasin.

Bangalore Races 13.07.2013

Cardigan Bay, Artic Attraction, Placervilles Glory and Wind Surfer seem to be in with a chance. Quite an open race, but, if I am to make a choice it will be Wind Surfer followed br Artic Attraction.

As i had written earlier, Spiritual Star would have beaten Cirque De Soleil in race number 273 on March 23 2013 but for not running green at the most crucial part of the race and Cirque De Soleil running today as a 91 rated animal after two wins this season and Spiritual Star still running in a 40-65 race and with a better rider to guide its fortunes that is Suraj Narredu vis-a-vis S Zervan Spiritual Star should be a good thing tomorrow.

Wind Force was really running green throughout the race last time and with Blinkers on today might win, but still, I think the race should be avoided.

Let us have a look at the result of Fillies Trial Stakes. Amelia finished first, Beauty is Truth was second. Marinsky was third, Southern Sky was sixth, Highraaz was seventh and the favorite Starry Eyes finished in the ruck. Except Beauty is Truth all others have chosen to take on The Derby tommorow and the irony is Beauty is Truth is to take on a maiden opposition where after almost two seasons and so many maiden races being completed only the leftovers are left. If Beauty is Truth cannot win tommorow then I do not know how to pick a winner.

This being a Terms race for 3 years old Apparition is getting weight all round. It has run 4 times and won two of the four races one the maiden and a race for 20-45 category on may 25 this season. On the other two occasions it has not touched the board, first was in the Kunigal Brreders Produce Stakes in Mumbai where it finished tenghth but was only six lengths away. The second time was in the Fillies Trial Stakes this season wherein it finished ninth but was still only 6.5 lengths adrift of the winner. Hence, I feel, Apparition, should win this race. The only threat I see is My Lakshmi who won well though was not fancied and with a weak rider to guide.

I think the time has come for Game Dancer to have its last hooray. I will back it in win and place tommorow.

I Say if was not slowly away by more than the three lengths it lost to Spiritual Star in race number 98 on 23.06.2013 it would have definitely finished much closer, though, I don't think it would have won. Hence, my first choice will be I Say followed by Shivalik Fire. If you back one dont forget to hedge with the other.

I think with P S Chouhan to guide Right On Time I think should win. The horse has won at a rating of 30 gone upto 45 and ran a close second in the higher class loosing by one length to Next move who was carrying 1.5 Kgs less and was being ridden by P S Chouhan. Next Move won its next race again at a rating of 52 and here we have Right On Time as a 33 rated animal in the lower class. Right On Time I feel should win this race without much ado.

After Thought (Two) 11.07.2013

Looks like the day belongs to Mr. Zareer Darasha as he has a chance to win all the five races where ha has a runner. Fifth race is the only exception wherein he does not have a runner. I wish him all the luck.

Mysore Races 11.07.2013 After thought One

Come to think of it Atom Bomb who finished 9.5 Lengths behind Stars and Stripes in race number 5 in this season has already won twice. I am gettin quite bullish on STARS AND STRIPES.

Mysore Races 11.07.2013

There was a heavy downpour before the start of The Alchemist's race on 26.06.2013, hence, I will take the result with a pinch of salt. It looks cut above the rest today as the nearest contender Oscar Sparkler will find it really difficult to tackle a seven furlong trip and Born Electric belongs to the same stable as The Alchemist who should win here. Having said this I really wonder what happens to Mr Darasha's horses when they are odds on even if they are superior in the punch. We have seen that today in Princess of Syria's case and on 06.06.2013 in Alabama's case. Hence, be a little vary if the odds are really short.

Ohiyesa's last run was very suggestive and it has also come down a lot in handicap. Exactly a year back Ohiyesa was rated as 90 and has come down to 64 today.Compare this with Indian Royalty who was rated at  44 around the same time and with only one win to boot is now rated at 58 that makes a cumulative difference of 40 rating points in a year. Hence, Ohiyesa looks a cinch.

Alizadeh might start as a favorite here.It has run alongwith Skyhigh thrice earlier. First in race number 117 on Feb 13 2013 where it finished more than 6 lengths behind carrying 1.5 Kgs more. next they met in race number 140 on feb 26 2013 and it finished 1.75 lengths behind carrying 0.5 Kgs more. The last time they met was in race number 7 of the present season on may 22 2013 and finished 6.5 lenghths behind carrying 1 Kg less. Today Sky High is supposed to carry 3 kgs less hence, I feel if Sky High is a jobber tommorow it should not loose. But, with M D Paswan in the saddle take your decision.

A difficult race with Bandito. Stride to Success, Ayman and Vrajnandan seem to be in with a chance. If you go strictly with the previous performance Vrajnandan should win from Stride to Success, but. bandito has had only one run and was running a bit green and with blinkers on today might pull it off.

Again quite a confusing race with the top four weighted horses looking in with a chance. I personally feel that daring Dynamite needed its last run and might win tommorow. However the major threat is from Scholar, Commanding Heights and Chestnut Charmer in the same order.

Sorry, but yet another open race with Guapo, Rich Rogue, Stars and Stripes, Leather Queen and Bolzano look to be in with a chance. I personally will go for Stars and Stripes who suddenly dropped back after a forward position in the earlier part of the race. Its first run was so impressive wherein it finished fifth 3/h lengths behind the winner. This race was won by Beautiful Green who won again. Mischief came second and it also won its next start. Prost came third and prost also has won a race this season. GOD IS GREAT was fourth who has completed a hat trick. Having discussed this I think I should put my money on STARS AND STRIPES tomorrow.

Mysore Races 10.07.2013

Thumb rule race but still I fell Atom Bomb should not loose when you consider the time it has clocked last time, moreover, the last victory was achieved with something in hand.

Here again, the last start impressive runner Princess of Syria looks a good bet. The only other creditable runner Rickety Rock is being ridden by jockey Milan who i am sure will carry some overweight.

a open race Words of Wisdom and Aerial Acrobat look to be the main contenders. I will watch out for the body weight of Aerial Acrobat who as it is a very light filly and who has lost weight when compared to last season. If there is a positive change in the body weight I would consider Aerial Acrobat else ill back Words of Wisdom.

God is Great has had two good wins and looks set to complete a hat trick. But definitely some challenge will come from Sanatana and Knowledge.

On December 22 2010 Party Tonite ran in race number 46 (20-45)of the regular Mysore season. It lost by a short head to Rule of People (late River Rule). Trainer B K Narendra and jockey Khurshad Alam were both suspended for TWO YEARS for not allowing the horse to run on its merits. Rule of People was rated 38 then and Party Tonite 41  Now lets follow the career of Ruler of People after that run. It next ran on Jan 12 2011 as a 47 rated race animal in a 40-65 race and won.  Its next run was on May 27 2011 in Mysore as rated 58 in a 40-65 race and won. It next ran on June 08 2011 in Mysore as a 75 rated in a race meant for horses 60 and above and won. After another run where it was slowly away and finished off the board it ran on July 13 2011 as a 89 rated animal in a race for horses rated 80 and above and won. Now, lets look at the career of Party Tonite after December 22 2010. It ran after 405 days due to reasons best known to the connections. It ran on feb 1 2012 as a 47 rated animal. It has had seven runs only after that day and has run real forward races. PLEASE WATCH FOR THE ODDS OF THIS HORSE AND IF IT IS THE FAVORITE OR THE SECOND FAVORITE I WIIL SMASH IT BUT IF EVEN IF THE ODDS ARE LONGER ILL HAV A BET ON IT.

Maverical and Small Made should fight it out. Make ur pick.

Jackpot Combination:

3/3 and 5/1,4 and 5/3/6 and 9

Bangalore Races 07.07.2013

Ice Cream's dam Love for Love was a sprinter in Mumbai in the highest class. Ice Cream has had only three runs till date and with a huge positive jockey shift should not find it difficult to tackle this mediocre lot. I fancy Ice Cream as a good bet.

A back to back double for the trainer and jockey combination looks definitely on the cards. Strombolite looks very good in this set.

A race of the lowest class thumb rule says don't enter. However if one is forced to make a choice them Balance of Nature looks the best, however, the jockey Kiran Rai even after years as a apprentice has still not completed  winners. Off course if he wins tomorrow he will be entitled to a whip as he will ride his tenth winner.

Nabisco and Scrlett O' Hara look to be the main contenders here and I feel that Nabisco should defy the
 Kgs disadvantage vis a vis Scarlet O'Hara as it received a check from Kafka at the 800 M marker and yet won easily by 2.5 lengths. Moreover the dam of Nabisco, Iberian is a full sister to Scholar who is still running in the highest class and recently won a highest class race in Mysore but the race was declared null and void. Nabisco should be a good bet.

Ocean and Beyond and Hemisphere should fight it out take your pick.

On June 29th in race number 65 trainer Loknath had declared jockey F D silva on Sue nevell without realising the fact that he had already been engaged to ride Rumour Has It in that race. He was fined for this and had to substitute Vaibhav. Today again F D silva has been engaged to ride Sue Nevell which gives at least to me the indication of the horse being a complete jobber. Hence, I think ill take a bet on Sue Nevell.

A very open race with Sand Storm, Saganaki, Allianz, Ice Storm and Volans might vie for honors.

Anfield and Abbas Dreams should fight it out. Better Than Ever might be the favorite here and both Anfield and Abbas Dreams will be at good odds so that you can hedge your bet between these two.

Jackpot Combination:

1/3 and 7/6 and 7/Field/2 and 3

BANGALORE RACES 06.07.2013

Aashikara, Kolaver Di and Loveofmylife look to be the main contenders here. Aashikaras dam Scarborough has not produced anything of repute till date. Antahalia, Kolaveri dis dam had Samarkand and Diamond Hunter to boast of but after 2003 that is after Diamond hunter has not produced anything to talk about. Fond Fantasy dam of Loveofmylife swept all classics in Bangalore and Mysore and finished second in the Bangalore Derby to owmermate and stablemate Glorious colors. Its first foal Alviano after winning two of its five runs has retired. Second foal Fond memories won its first start in style in Pune. Hence, I personally feel that Loveofmylife should win from the other two.

Looks to be a straight fight between Shivalik Beauty and Simra. On 23 June in race number 100 the odds on Shivalik Beauty drifted from 2/1 to 7/1 still it ran two and a half lengths behind Simra making its run after all was over. With a handicap advantage of 5.5 Kgs today should win. Shivalik Beauty is my choice.

Czar Rule, Deep Diver, Southern Emperor, Vicktor and Madame Bovary look to be in with a chance of winning the race. I personally like Deep Diver on its last run and subsequent track work.

Supreme Regime which has had a run in stablemate Murioi"s win in race number 31 looks ready to strike. Silverina half sister to Supreme Regime has won 6 of its 14 starts including Fillies Trial, Calcutta Derby and St. Leger. MAM will be presenting the Kumararajah MAM Muthaiah Cup today. Back Supreme Regent.

A race for horses in the highest class and as per thumb rule to be avoided. But I feel I should bring a few facts to your notice if you haven"t observed them. Most of the runners here generally run in Terms  Races and today its a handicap race. On December 22 2012 in race number 103  Secret Punch was rated 110, Quick Enough 89 and Chulbul Pandey 95. Quick Enough finished second behind Cecil beating Secret Punch by 1/2 a length who finished a neck ahead of Chulbul Pandey. As per todays ratings secret punch is getting an advantage of 10 Kgs with Chulbul Pandey and 5.5 Kgs with Quick Enough. Sunday Storm when it last ran in Bangalore on August 3 2012 it was rated 96 to Secret Punchs 110 and Secret punch finished a length ahead. Today the ratings are 110 and 99 making a difference of 12.5 Kgs. Sprint Star does not have the benefit of a run. The last run of Secret punch has to be totally ignored as it was very badly interfered at the 700 m marker and dropped out of contention. Cosidering all these I am of the opinion that a bet should be on on secret Punch. As there has been a stable change of Shivalik Star from S Nareedu to Arjun manglorkar and has been working very well I think you should hedge your bet on Secret Punch with Shivalik Star.

A very open race. Final Countdown, Violent Storm, Hiilstone, Lads gladiator and Flying Tricolour being the horses with a chance of winning. Take your pick.

Spaniard and Salt of the Earth are the main contenders here. The last time they met on February 15 2013 Salt of the Earth beat Spaniard very easily by 1.5 lengths carrying 5 Kgs less. Today with only a 0.5 Kg disadvantage but a huge advantage of jockey from R Marshall to P Trevor and also the benefit of a run should not find it difficult here. Hence I think you can have a good bet on Salt of the Earth.

The Guardian won a race on 19.05.2013 pulling up. The jockey looked back twice and totally eased up still winning by 5 lengths. As a prohibitive substance was later on detected in the sample it was disqualified. After that run it was rated as 60. It is back to the old rating of 45. Hence, it is my obvious choice to win here. The Guardian for win.

Jackpot Combination:

4/4 and 5/1,2,3,5,6 and 8/3 and 8/11

Mysore Races 03.07.2013

Mysore races 03.07.2013.

Chantilly Jewel, Maverical and Atom Bomb look to be the major contenders here. I personally feel that at this mark Atom Bomb should not find difficult. Hence my vote goes to Atom Bomb.

Chapandaz on his two close runs looks to be the best. Still  I feel its an avoidable race.

Smoking Aces, Spark of Beauty, Wynn and lake of magic (only because Suraj Narredu is astride) look to be the main contenders. I feel Smoking Aces and Spark of Beauty may fight out. My choices Smoking Aces 1 and Spark of Beauty 2.

Two tears back on July 6 2011 to be exact Demanding Format beat Daring Dynamite carrying 105 Kgs less in a 1200 M race. Daring Dynamite covered more than 5 lenghts in the last 100 M and beat Daring dynamite who was being hailed as a winner not only by the punters but by the commentrators as well. That was arace for 3 tears old only. Both have won three races after that. This win makes 4 for Demanding format hence its at a handicap advantage. But 5 of Dending Formats 6 wins upto date have come in STEEL SHOES. Can u explain a change to aluminium today. Moreover the last two wins of Demanding format were in a 1400 m race. hence my obvious first choice is Daring Dynamite.

Ignore the last run of Azure Fire as it was a 1400 m race. on 29 June 2013 Azure fire carrying 61 Kgs has won a 1200 m race in 1m 11.6 secs where as carissa the same day carrying 54 Kgs ran a 1200 m race in 1m 14.08 secs. Azure Fire carrying 2 Kgs less should not miss out. BEST BET.

A very open race. Banana Boy, distant Promise, Huckleberry Finn. Enduring Speed. Mr Hurricane or Vertex might win.

aristocratic and Brave Assault should fight it out . Aristocratic has not really performed over seven fulongs whereas Brave assault has a good 1400 M race under her belt looks better. When Brave Assault won on Nov 28 2012 there were three other runners who are running today also in the same race. lets look at the comparisons. Byzantine was set set to carry 1.5 kgs less then and finished 7.5 lengths behind Brave Assault. Today it is carrying the same 1.5 Kgs less. Time to Time was set to carry 0.5 Kgs more and had finished 6 lengths behind. Today it is carrying 1.5 Kgs more a disadvantage of 1kg more. Spirituality carrying 3.5 Kgs more finished 2.5 lengths behind. Today it is carrying 3 kgs more hence geeting a 0.5 kgs. Brave assault was ridden by R vaideeswaran then and trevor now definitely a better rider whereas Spirituality was ridden by John then and J Paswan now. Hence I feel Brave Assault should win.

Jackpot combination:

1and 2/1/1/field/4 and 8