Mum bai 26 April

Had a disastrous day yesterday hope today is better however I do believe its going to be a day of upsets.GO Slow

Race 1: Solid Rock, has the credentials but belongs to a trainer who i believe has absoultly no Idea on what he is doing hence you can never trust him.Lady Trooper, & Khubsoorat, 2 horses who do have some talent and form but belong to major Gambeling owners and let the market be the indicator on all athe aabove 3 horses and decide. Above All, ran a much improved race last time and is my first pick to win from Love Forty,

Tips:Above All, Khubsoorat,            Upset:Love Forty, 

Race 2: Sudden Impact, has come down well in handicap and has run in better company can upset if the jockey is good enough. Golden Orra, if sound will win from Elementto Trance, who is placed well on handicap and can repeat. Viceroy,  does have a chance but age is the ??

Tips:Golden Orra,Elementto Trance,                         Upset: Sudden Impact,

Race 3: Sea Queen, should win this from Tudor Regent,

Race 4: Golden Kingdom, should win from Ran Banka, 

Race 5: 10.Gatravat is improving with every run resent trackwork suggest good form and is my first pick to win from  Strathendrick, who ran a good race first up.Yourethetouch, is the dark horse

Tips:Gatravat/Strathendrick,                         Upset: Yourethetouch,

Race 6: Snowden, should not have any trouble here par mishap or wrong intent.Slickkit, will keep him honest and at best place. 

Tips:Snowden,                Upset:Slickkit, 

Race 7: Aristocratic, from Arts, 

Race 8: This race is very very open any horse can win here my first choice is Premier Queen, who has done nothing wron so far and will be the horse to beat from Red Dawn, who would have been my first choice if the jockey was different.

Make note of Three Of Arts, if he takes a level jump he will win and is woth takeing a chance on today as a long shot.

Tips:Premier Queen, Red Dawn,                               Upset:Three Of Arts,

Race 9: Open race however Force Of Law, is my first choice to beat Share My Dreams, who will be right there and can will easily only if his blood vessel doesnot go. Tsesebe, belings to a trainer with the best strike rate make note.

Tips:Force Of Law, Share My Dreams,                     upset: Tsesebe

Days Best: Snowden,  

Kaichi: Snowden,  Sea Queen, Golden Kingdom,Aristocratic,

Eachway bets: Gatravat/Red Dawn,   /Force Of Law,Sudden Impact,

Mumbai 25th Apr

The first 4 races today can make or break you as they will be controlled by H Metha and Syndicate so if u dont know where the right money is going leave the race and it is important to look for value in the last 3 races. I personally wont be backing anything in the first 4 as laying is a better option.

Race 1: Funny race to start the day horses 4-5-7 are the ones in the money Warcraft, is an attractive horse that belongs to a trainer who is a big money spinner and his horses dont need any form to be in the money just a change in eguip and Jockey is enough, Ran 10th 2 weeks back in a older set will have wings today but I follow form and can justify tiping this horse.Highland Glory, seem to be tracking very well now but has had only 2 runs in 12 mths flopped last time today ?? but Track is impressive still avoidable.Saba, does seem to have some issues first run in 6 mths not my cup of tea.

From the rest Chamberlain, is tracking well has some sort of form and will be suited well by the step in distance and is my first choice to win from Highland Glory, . Young Offender, can upset dont ignore as is best on track.

Tips:Chamberlain, Highland Glory,                Upset: Young Offender,

Race 2: 3yos over  1800 means the one who stays the best will win I am going for strike rate of Jodha/ Malesh which is very good and the last 2 spurts of Tara, suggest intent  but will have to beat Snow Queen,

Tips:Tara,/Snow Queen,

Race 3: once again will be a battle of the fittest Fiery Fortune,  is my choice

Race 4: Too many first timers hence avoidable Opportunity, is tracking very well 

Race 5: War Of Attrition, will win if he does not play up at the gates however H Mehta horses are not my cup of tea hence I am going to take a small eachway chance on a rank outsider Arabian Pride, whos last spurt was interesting can win or place at long odds.Pine Crest, would have been my first choice but since he has a bloodvessel problem in this heat I am a bit cautious will run a brave race if all goes well.Golden Spurs, should place easily and can upset.

Tips:Arabian Pride,/Pine Crest,                              Upset:Golden Spurs,

Race 6: Due to Jockey factor Any Time Money, is being ignored by me. which leaves only 3 horses in contention.i.e. 1-2-3-5. Top Action, is my first pick to win from either Free Spirit, who look certain in place or Notable Runner, who can give this field a run for the money.

Tips:Top Action,Free Spirit,                                 Upset:Notable Runner, 

Race 7: Forest Native, who was given a ridiclous ride last time has the best credentials to make ammends however the choice of jockey is questionable. hence I am not too sure but place looks certain.Shodaan, has some fitness issues but tracking well can win but in this race make no mistake besides D Licence every single horse looks to be on Job. I am picking between mt 2 follow horses and will have a eachway bet on both.Attractive Girl, would have been my first pick but her chances to stay the trip is ??? hence I have gone with Borzu Again, who has a had a few spurts whick have been very impressive today a mile is probably the right distance for him and he can win if ON JOB which looks likely but has to beat A G and FN.

TipsBorzu Again,: Attractive Girl,                  Upset: Forest Native,

Eachway bets: Borzu Again,or Attractive Girl,  /Top Action,/Arabian Pride,-

Place: Forest Native,/Free Spirit,/Pine Crest,/Golden Spurs,

Days Best:Top Action,

Upset of the day: Young Offender,

Good Luck all

Mumbai 19th Apr

Looks like a Black Sunday Proceed with caution

Race 1: Return Of The King, is a gamble horse can win if tried from Solskjaer,

Race 2: A race where a lot of money will come on 2 GAMBLE horses Stud Of Gold, and Walking Tall, its best to stay away from both due to the inconsistant connections.Thundering Star, will beat them both today and so will  Mister Fixit,

Race 3:Call To Arms, should easily win for a long shot dont ignore Lago Medio, can upset

Race 4: The 2 fancied horses are not impressing me can expect a upset here. I like Captain Smart, to upset here from Perpetuation, should be running a good race can upset.

Race 5: Dancing Glory, should make ammends La Joie De Vie, is a certain place and can Upset.

Race 6:Bad Race Mysterious Heights, is a worthy favorite that is still a maiden after being tried many times can win but is best left alone.Last Nights Sonnet, and Dangerous Belle, can ckeep the fav honest.

Race 7: River Blitz, should win here but Vence, is the one to watch can upset

Race 8: Yana, has a big pull in wieghts the heat can take a toll on her today make note of Spinoza, can upset if he runs in a straight line

Race 9: Midnight Club, is my first pick win from Hi Dolly, 

Mumbai 18 April

Really weak card that can go either way I am having a day off folowing are my fancies

Race 1:Lack of company will see Desdemona, win however keep your eyes on the odds of Lusty, who is tracking well can upset.

Race 2: Arkhos, should win from Desert Dust, 

Race 3: Check Her Out,  is my pick from Sea Treasure,

Race 4: Guns N Roses, should win from Riding Fantasy,......Tora Bora, needs more time

Race 5: Marine Zone, can beat Theodoros, if he is tried

Race 6: Ekhabinskya, is my first choice to beat Red Chili,

Race 7:Global Spirit,  should easyily win here but  Polariser, has a much stronger rider today can upset.

Mumbai Derby 12th Apr 2009

Race 1: I think this race boils down to 4 contenders i.e 1-4-7-9 and Lone Trojan if he takes a level start. My first choice on handicap and track work is Musical Rhythm, to win from Elementto Code,.

Make note of Forest Native, today can upset.

Tips:Musical Rhythm,/Elementto Code,                                 Upset:Forest Native,

Race 2: jockey ship will decide the outcome.

Tips: Cotswold Arms,

Race 3: Flaming Ace, won very impressively last time today running the right distance should win again from Cosmopolitan,

Tips; Flaming Ace,Cosmopolitan,

Race 4: Mile will be out of the compass for Salute The Star, hence avoidable. which leaves 4 horses in serious contentions.i.e 2-5-7-8. My first pick is Caustic Finale, to win from Cabriolet, but since horses 2-7-8 has the Naredu and H Metha factor it will pay to watch which horse is backed in the ring. I personally am going to have a each way punt on Red Dragon, who has the right jockey and right distance did not have any luck in his last race and can cause a major upset here make note.

Tips: Caustic Finale,Cabriolet,                             Upset:Red Dragon,

Race 5: Western Challenge, has the credentials but has to beat Indian Summer, to prove them.

Tips:Indian Summer,

Race 6: what a joke of a race 8 horse 2-3-5-6-7-11-14-17 interlinked in naredu/shroff/H Metha syndicate if you are not sure on which horse the right money is then stay away from this race. of the rest of the runners its safe to say horses 4-12-13-16 are out due to form or jockey factors.Bella, stands tall from the rest and my first choice to win.Cameo, is the dark horse that has come to hand and can upset.

Tips: Bella, Cameo,

Race 7: Star Crowned, who was not ridden on her merits last time is a worthy favorite however if I was person who backed favorite horses I would stay away from her today, the main reason is today company has some very talented first timers and the ones that have had a run have been prepared with this race in mind too so its best to stay away. from the horses that have had a benefit of a run besides the favorite Estevez, is very impressive and my first choice to win from the favorite. From the firsttimers San Rafael, last spurt was very very good and if he can produce this run he will win and is my choice of a each way bet.Super King, looks like a speedy horse dont ignore for minor bets.

Tips:Estevez,Star Crowned,San Rafael,                       Upset:Super King,

Race 8: THE MCDOWELL SIGNATURE INDIAN DERBY

1.  ANTONIOS : Here is the Joker in the pack will stay better then stablemate, has very talanted jockey aboard in my opinion is the most underrated colt in the field finished 4 1/2 lengths behing Autonomy in the 2000G and is rated 72 as compared to 115 for auto. Was covering a lot of ground last time will stay all day and if luck is on his side he will cause a major upset.

2.  AUTONOMY : Has always done what he has been asked to do will be ridden by the best jockey in the set has been prepared with only one goal in mind. Will be in the top 4 and is the main danger to the Wonder Filly.

 3.  DANCING DYNAMITE : His is the Holding Court of this Era.. BIG HEART. I personally dont believe he can stay but I do know that when the final results will be called his name will be in it.

4.  FALCON CREST : talanted horse but not upto this set.

5.  FANTASTIC QUEST : Also Ran

6.  GO GUZZI GO : Same as Above

7.  JUVENTUS : One of the main contenders for the minor placings unlikey to eclipse his brothers image (Hotstepper) 

8.  STAR PRESENTATION : Ramus main hope, I was very impressed with his last run when he was given a easy run as it was his ( first run after being gelded ) was finishing on and today will relish the step up in distance and the long mumbai straight, Drawn 14 will suit his style of running and he will be there in the finish line past the 200 mts mark is he good enough to beat the wonder filly we can wait and see.

9.  TELSTAR : will be aprox 100-1 place

10.  ABS FABS : the most rested of all the fillies has the potential to be in the top 4 but she has been given very light preparation which is unlike the trainers style can she win 3  derbies ?? I think yes but I will leave her due to the poor trackwork

11.  ICEBREAKER: I was surprised at he performance in the oaks she dererves a second chance as she is one of the few horses that can stay the trip and if the heat does not get the better of her she will be right there.

12.  NORA : will run ahead of Flacon creast

13.  RIYASAT : will improve further from her last run only if she has recovered from it and will need a lot of luck from draw 3 as she likes to gallop from the outside.

14.  SET ALIGHT : Needs no introduction if she can handle the heat and stay the trip ?? the race is over. My Major worry is the draw which is not in her favor plus I cant understand why Malesh with no dis respect for the vetren... The big question is not wether She will win today but IF She will loose today my opinion is Yes she is beatable but it will take a monstrous effort to do so.

15.  VEERA WANG : She can sneek a Place at Long odds.

Final 5 in Order of Prefrence:

Tips: Star Presentation,(take a chance) /Autonomy,/Set Alight,/Antonios,       Upset: VEERA WANG

Race 9: Onus Probandi,  track work suggest she is ready to strike and my first choice to win from Hymns To Freedom, who is overdue for bracket. Red Cloud,is the dark horse make note.

Tips:Onus Probandi, /Hymns To Freedom,            Upset: Red Cloud,

Race 10: Alexus, is tracking well but first run as a 4yo hardly any trackwork is a worry avoidable. how ever only 2 horses can beat the favorite .Elegante, is my choice to win from Flying Spirit, who can repeat but will certainly place.

Tips: Elegante, Flying Spirit,