Mumbai 24.02 2013

Very Good card of racing today many likely trier and it will pay to follow value each way bets.


Race 1: Open VB race. My Shortlisted 4 are horses 4-5-7-11. Best to stay away from such races or look for a value eachway bet.Conztanza, represents value but being a H Metha horse its hard to say.

Tips: Arabian Lord,    Upset: Conztanza,

Race 2: Winter Wind, has had two easy runs so far and looks ready to strike should be the one to beat.

Tips ; Winter Wind, 

Race 3: A very interesting race Winston, doesn't have the handicap in his favor needs to improve by more then 6 lengths from his last run to win here which will not be easy. Papakura, is in great form but is conceding weight to some smart animals.Fortune Hunter, has J fortune on him today but will have to improve a lot to win in this set,Que Sera Sera,  last run was very disappointing cant see her improving more in this set.Smooth Operator, is in very good form too mile is the worry but has the jockey who is a good judge of pace and can get that extra out here.Jewels Of The Hill, is sitting on a good handicap and has a good jockey problem is they are a big gambling connection so best decide at race time.Lastly Soneeyo, who ran first up after a break of 5 months with a work jockey aboard in the race winston won stayed well with the pace and finished on well without being extended has stripped fitter and has a good jockey in the saddle will inprove a lot from that run and will be the one to beat.

Tips: Soneeyo,

Race 4:Another interesting race. On handicap  Hachiko, has a very good chance but I don't think the horse is up to it anymore and its best to avoid.Blue Ace, is in good form and has a good handicap is running his pet distance will run a good race but has to beat some very talented animals. Deja Vu, is in great form  is pitted against some very good animals whose pet distance is 7 flg so he will have to be at his best in a trip which he has never seen the post first. Vittoria, who needs a strong rider on him has one the very fast pace will suit him and he will run a much better race.Silver Birch, has the handicap against him but with Hughes who has the skills the settle horses early will work to his advantage and he will take advantage of the the fast pace and can upset.Spirit Of Mercy, has played second fiddle for a long time it is time to strike has a good handicap and will be the one to beat. Will be very interesting if Silk Cut, wins.

Tips: Spirit Of Mercy,          Upset: Silver Birch,

Race 5: Antonius Maximus,  Razeenaa, and Roswald, should fight for honors here but the very difficult to ride Razeenaa, should be the one to beat.

Tips: Razeenaa, 

Race 6: luck will play a major role here the best horse doesn't necessarily have to win here as a lot of factors are involved in a 7 flg race with 17 runners and horses with a good draw and initial speed will have things in their favor. On Pure form and performance  Dancing Phoenix,Dancing Prances,Mariinsky, and Starry Eyes, should be looked at the first named has  not dont anything wrong so far but running the big race in a span of 7 days for a youngster is a big ask,the second named was a impressive winner been prepared very well has initial speed but drawn 1 is the and will need a good start to prove his worth should be right there, The third named is the better of the 3 Pesi horses drawn 6 is a decent draw and has everything in his favor today jockey will need to be at his best to get a win, The last named is a nice type and will make account of it but the wide draw is a problem. From the second string horses Albertino,Murioi,Presidential,Gerome, and Scenic Warrior, merit attention. Viewing the Draws jockey form and track work Murioi,Presidential, need a good look. The first named ran 4 races in a span of 31 days was withdrawn in one and disqualified in the other brought to mumbai rested and now tracing very well and should run a good race not drawn badly Presidential, was unlucky rast run but is looking very good on track will be the one to beat today. People looking for a rank outsider dont look further then Presence, if there is a big upset here it is.

Tips: Presidential, Mariinsky,      Upset: Murioi,Presence,

Race 7: First timers so hard to say but make note of Muntasir, who looks very well prepared and can upset but has to beat Ancient Warrior, and Zaagros, the last named is ready to strike.

Tips: Ancient Warrior, Zaagros,         Upset: Muntasir, 

Race 8: Last race of the day with many possibilities horses 1-2-4-8-9-10 all have a fair chance to win. Stormy Wind, was a impressive winner last time and can repeat.Mable, should be followed for his consistency.Home Factor, has sentimental value here due to the name of the race will be right there.

Tips:Stormy Wind, Mable,         Upset :Home Factor,

Days Best: Soneeyo,
Double: Soneeyo,Razeenaa, 
Treble: Soneeyo,Razeenaa,Ancient Warrior,

Eachway or Place prospects: Conztanza,Winter Wind,Silver Birch,Murioi,Stormy Wind,

Bolt from the Blue: Presence,Muntasir, 

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Bangalore 22-02-2013

Race 1: Wide open race as many will be tried here horses 1-3-7-8 are definate contenders and all are tracking well Magnanimous, has a edge on the basis of his preparation of the jockey who is ridding him.

Tips: Magnanimous, 

Race 2: All horses can win here it will be important to monitor the market as all of them are interconnected. Velvetine, and Dance Of A General, are my shortlisted two.

Tips: Velvetine,

Race 3: Youngsters so hard to say but Refreshed, can spring a surprise.

Race 4: Shivalik Fire, has a slight edge due a weak field however don't be surprised if the stablemate wins.

Race 5: Chiron, and Sussex Downs, are my top 2 in this wide open race where any of the 7 runners can win.

Tips: Sussex Downs, 

Race 6: Starscream, if she can take a level jump will win the Classic Story plate. Alianz, and Corleone, come into play if the first named does not take a level start.

Tips: Starscream,             Upset: Alianz, 

Race 7:First Timers but  Vigorous, Sweet N Smart, and Argiano, should dominate the finish.

Race 8: Ice Stone, and Wrekin, should fight it out but if Too Cold To Hold, is given the go ahead he can upset.

Tips :Wrekin,  Upset: Too Cold To Hold, 

Mumbai 21-02-2013

Race 1: Interesting race Handicap is not in favor of Ambrosia, and the fact that she is also up in distance doesn't do any favors. Although Okavango, is better suited here against the favorite has never traveled the distance too.Clarion Call, is running first up but is the best stayer in the set and can upset. Best to avoid the race.

Tips: Okavango,

Race 2: Toss up between Act Of War, and Octopaul, latter is better.

Race 3: A tricky race but Light My Way, should be tried in this set and if right will be the one to beat.Electra, and Daughterofdestiny, are the danger the last named is on a good handicap.

Tips: Light My Way,       Upset: Daughterofdestiny,

Race 4: Port Blair, is the one to beat here and should be hard to toss unless Alkazi, has his galloping shoes on.

Tips: Port Blair, Upset: Alkazi,

Race 5: Youngsters so hard to say but Note Sultan Of Swing, and Holy Bull, both have improved a lot since their last run.

Race 6: Aigaion, should win here.Bayblues, will keep her honest.

Mumbai 17-02-2013

Interesting card pay special attention on the market trend of Altamash Ahmed horses its time for gamble on his horses.


Race 1: Suntan Beauty, and Polar Zone, have some form under their belt and should fight for honors. Veneziano, is a danger in this set but intent is unknown.

Tips: Suntan Beauty,

Race 2: Polynesia, Queen, and Striking Girl,  are my short listed 3 in this mile for VB horses. The first named is well placed on handicap then others and should be the one to beat. The second named is running a mile for the first time will relish the step up in distance and should be right there and the last named is a danger to all if she get the go ahead.

Tips ; Queen, Polynesia,         Upset: Striking Girl, 

Race 3: A very open ace with some very speedy and fast sprinters the pace will be very fast and anybody can win in such races Step Up, will be carrying 44 kgs and will not give in if taken on a start to finish mission.Last runs of Jimbo, and Monza, were impressive and both should run good races too.Centrestage, needs another chance in her last run the pace was too fast for her and she gave up with the stable jockey she has a better chance as he knows he better then anyone.Bad race best to avoid or take a small eachway chance on Step Up, . Scorch, can never be ignored should place.

Tips :Step Up, Jimbo,       Upset: Scorch,

Race 4: Spirit Of Ecstasy,New Star, and Blessed, are my top 3 here if the first named is taken to the gates early or doesnot play up at the start she will be hard to beat here. the second named is speedy and the one to watch can upset and the last named is consistant cant be ignored.

Tips: Spirit Of Ecstasy,                         Upset:  New Star,

Race 5: Youngsters so hard to say but the one to beat will be Splendid Light,

Race 6: 19 horses over 7 flg and a lot can happen here and luck will play the key roll.Horses 1-3-4-5-6-9-10-11-12-15-18-19 will all be tried here and the riding skills luck and intent will matter. Oxbridge, is well bred but drawn awkwardly will need a lot of luck but will be right there.Myla Rose, is running amongst her peers and should have a say here jockey is a worry. Il Moran, is running after a long layoff will be fresh his last spurt suggest he is ready to strike and should be the one to beat if all goes well.Talk Of The Town, Belle Brise, and Crrisp, are ready to strike I have given up on the first named but a positive jockey shows intent the last two belong to the same connection and they relish on huge gambles in the latter half of the season am not sure they will try a gamble in such a big field but if they do then these two horses are a danger to all keep an eye out on market trends on them.

Tips: Il Moran,Oxbridge,         Upset: Belle Brise,

Race 7: This will be a interesting race with most of the fancied runners are fast and like to hit the front which will make the pace too fast and can affect their chance horses that come off the pace have that benefit and if the connections take advantage of this they can win. The speedy horses are 2-3-4-5-9-10 which leave horses 1-6-7-8-11 to take advantage of the situation Mountain Mynah, and Grand March, have the form or hidden form to swoop the field.Rein In Spain, is the joker in the pack.

Tips:  Mountain Mynah, Grand March,      Upset: Rein In Spain,

Race 8: A very Open race and can go anyway. Habibian, has been consistent in all his runs and should be the one to beat.Astromia,Expelliarmus, and Basic Life, will keep her honest.

Tips: Habibian,Astromia,     Upset: Basic Life,

Race 9: Indian Touch, was unlucky last time but should improve from that run however the horse to beat is Valerian, who was a very impressive winner in bangalore.

Tips: Valerian,

Race 10: There will be a gamble on Speeding, here  watch the market trend and if I am right he will win.

Tips :Speeding, 

Bangalore 16-2-2013

Race 1: Gamble race horses 2-5-9 should dominate the finish if tried.Spark Of Diablo, who finished second to  midtown delight first up has a very good handicap and if tried will win here.

Tips: Spark Of Diablo, 

Race 2: Horses 2-6-9 are my top 3 here Rich Celebration, has a good jockey today and should be the one to beat however Sparkling Image, is the one to look out for if tried she will upset.

Tips:Rich Celebration, Upset: Sparkling Image, 

Race 3: Wide open race horses 6-10-12 are my short listed 3 as they represent value Super Excited, is looking good and should be the one to beat.Gur Kripa, is the joker in the pack and can surprise if the intent is there.

Tips: Super Excited, Upset: Gur Kripa,

Race 4: Horses 2-6-10 are my top 3 here Clever Trick, looks very well prepared and should be the one to beat.Whistlejacket, is the obvious danger and should be right there.

Tips: Clever Trick,           Upset: Whistlejacket,

Race 5: Youngsters so will be interesting Zenica, is the one to watch should be right there in this very open race.

Race 6:Casanova, and Celebrity, are my top 2 in this very open race.Lad King, has a good chance here to cause a upset .

Tips: Casanova, Celebrity,                 Upset: Lad King,

Race 7: If Key Of Knowledge, is tried today he will win here only danger is the sparingly raced Scuffle,

Tips:  Key Of Knowledge,

Race 8: Horses 8-10-13 are my top 3 in this race if there is a gamble on Living Legend, here the the race is over if not then Adalwin, and Viva Diva, should fight for honors.

Tips: Adalwin, Viva Diva,   Upset: Living Legend,

Bangalore 15-2-13

A very open card today and many gambles on the horizon so look for value and follow the market trend.


Race 1: A VB race to start the day with many chances it best to avoid or decide at race time. Two horses that have been really scrubbed into condition and are fresh are Pole Position, and Aetius, and they will be the  ones to beat here the first named has a edge because of a better jockey between the two but the second named is better.

Tips:Pole Position,                    Upset: Aetius,

Race 2: This race is worst then the first one and all horses are in with a chance and intent and luck will decide the outcome.Diamond Flame, and Loving Fantasy, can surprise them all.

Tips: Diamond Flame,Loving Fantasy, 

Race 3: A wide open race as the youngsters are a average set O My Darling, will improve from her last run and first timer Wind Surfer, is best on track and expect a good race from him today.

Tips: Wind Surfer, O My Darling, 

Race 4: bad race Bebo, has enough speed to run them off their feet if the jockey can handle the wide draw.Magnomical, looks very well prepared for a gamble Caraway, is the joker in the pack.

Tips: Magnomical, Bebo,       Upset: Caraway,

Race 5: Horses 1-5-8 should fight it out here Cocktail Circuit, has a slight edge.

Tips: Cocktail Circuit,

Race 6: Anonymous,Will Star,  and Mr Carpe, should fight for honors in yet another wide race if the first named is right he will be very hard to beat.

Tips: Anonymous,Will Star,  Upset: Mr Carpe, 

Race 7: Wing Commander, and Red Admiral, are my top 2 in this open race the first named if right will be hard to beat. Make note of Arthur, in this race is ready for a gamble should be tried atleast for aplace today and can shock them all dont ignore for minor bets.

Tips: Wing Commander,Red Admiral,           Upset: Arthur,

Race 8: Sparkling Cat, has come down in class and is ready to strike if the intent is there she will be the one to beat. Affirmator, is the one to note is a much better animal then this set if sound he will upset should place at worst.

Tips:Sparkling Cat,            Upset:  Affirmator, 

Pointers 14-2-13

Race 1: Monarchos, Highway Express,

Race 2: Hamlet,

Race 3: Ice Skates,Castletroy, 

Race 4: Lake Paradise,            Upset: Sacred Soul,

Race 5: Flight To Freedom,

Race 6: Springbank,Purple Moon, 

Race 7:Fabulous Florence,  Alejor, 

Race 8: Three Roses, Colours Flying, 

Mumbai 10 Feb 2013

Race 1: Interesting race Angel Child, and Halle, have locked horns on two occasions and the latter has finished better today the latter is in receipt of 8 kgs and is definitely better placed and should finish ahead again. Swift Memories, is better placed on handicap then Rodeo, Although on paper Halle, has the best chance it will pay to avoid the race as she is from a gamble stable and her faith will be decided in the ring.Swift Memories, will run a good race today and can upset.

Tips: Swift Memories, 

Race 2: The speedy You're The Boss, and Panthera, have two good runs under their belt and should be the ones fighting for honor the latter is a better animal and should be right there.First timer Ultrasonic, seems to posses a lot of speed and can upset here as the other two are nothing special yet.

Tips: Panthera,Ultrasonic, 

Race 3: This will be a interesting races the fancied runners are nothing special so a few hidden gamble horses will be tried and the one who gets the best ride will win. Horses 5-11-12-13-14 are the ones that will be tried in this company and need to be looked at. Pumba, who finished an easy 4 th last time is running his pet distance and if tried will be running a a good race.Prince Arius, is also running his pet distance will be going Start to finish and should fight out till the end,Bat Yam, Glowing Mist, and Money Strike, are the ones that will be finishing late and swooping the field the first named and last named are now ready to strike and the second named will be there too.

Tips: (note) Bat Yam,Money Strike,               Upset: Prince Arius,

Race 4: Onassis,

Race 5: Que Sera Sera, and Set To Fly, are better placed on handicap then the rest of the set and should fight for honors the first named is better and will be the one to beat.

Tips: Que Sera Sera,

Race 6: Amadeus, and Ancient Wonder, should fight for honors here and it will be touch and go. The second named has come to hand now and is ready to strike. Make note of Mountain Regiment, who is in good from and have good speed will be going to the front and can hang in there place can fetch good odds.

Tips:(note) Ancient Wonder,Amadeus,             Upset: Mountain Regiment, 

Race 7: Starry Eyes, is a nice type and the horse to beat here.Dixie Delight, has improved a lot and should keep her honest.

Tips: Starry Eyes, 

Race 8: A beautiful race in memory of a wonderful Man many shall try here and many will fail but this race has 17 chances which makes it a good race to look for a value bet. Horses that represent value are 1-3-6-17-19-20.Marine Zone, who missed out on this race last time by a short head was my pick last year and Golden Memory, who finished 3rd not by much will be tried here again keeping in mind its a big field and age is against them i still give them a outside chance the first named is better.Talk Of The Town, is a horse I have given up on but know will beat them all when tried today he is a likely trier.Mateus Rose, goes in as a default selection as the trainer will always try in races that have a sentimental value,Absolute Star, won well when not fancied last run will make most of it along with Yardstick, whos last run is best ignored today he will run a far improved race as the inquiry is closed if luck and intent is there he will win. Lastly Emerald Fortune, who is carrying 46kgs drawn wide likes to finish on if the jockey can handle the pressure of the big race she will upset here.

Tips:  Marine Zone,  Yardstick,                        Upset: Emerald Fortune,(note)

Race 9: A very open race horses 1-2-5-7-12 are the ones that should fight for honors.Home Advantage, Jacqueline Smile,  and Fairy Empress, look very well prepared for this race the first named has disappointed for a while now but is ready today and should be the one they have to beat. The second and third named have been brought down well and will be tried in this set the second named will run a good race in this set and the last named is a danger to them all dont ignore for minor bets or a eachway bet she will be Right there today.

Tips: Home Advantage, Jacqueline Smile,            Tips: Fairy Empress,(note)

Mumbai 3-2-2013

Race 1: 20 Horses in VB and 15 look like they are in for a run so there will be a lot of traffic issues so best to avoid from a punting point of view.There are many horses that can spring a surprise here is tried horses 6-11-15-17-18 are the ones but hard to say as not sure of intent. Definitely a race to avoid.

Tips: Hawaiian Princess,                  Upset: Only White,

Race 2: First timers so hard to say but it will take a very good baby to win a mile on debut against experienced horses so best to avoid
 Circle Of Life, who can win but not worth the risk.Falcon,Mars, and Sword Of Honour, have come up a lot since their last run and will be in the thick of things The first named has improved a lot and will be the one to beat.

Tips; Falcon,

Race 3: A very closely matched race and all contenders have a good chance to win here jockey skills will matter.My top two are the very speedy Hills And Heights, who has the handicap and credentials but the jockey is a worry and Jimbo, who is much improved animal his last run can be discounted would have run a very close second if he dint meet with the interference plus he was suffering from a respiratory infection on the same day today is fit and ready to strike.

Tips: Jimbo,

Race 4: Barringo,Grande Dame, Shivalik Pride, and Sun Salutation, have competed in a far superior company then the rest.Appalachia, was a very impressive winner in his last run but the horses he beat haven't don't anything yet so the to 4 have a better chance of winning then him.The first named is consistent and has been improving with every run should be in the fray,the second named is a very good animal and seems to have some issues so raced sparingly however will like the extended trip and will be there to trouble the best.The third named has not dont anything so far but keep in mind he has only run Terms and Graded races this is his debut in a handicap race Class 3-4 which is a huge drop in class and dont let the jockey put you off he is there because he has the weight to suit the handicap as all other Ramu horses are well fed.Lastly Sun Salutation, now here is a horse that was fancied as a classic beaten by a shorthead by Red Barron in her second run she also has run in terms and graded races till her last run where she ran in a handicap race but dint want to complete the race today if she is in the mood she will win at this handicap.

Tips: Sun Salutation, Grande Dame,

Race 5: The last run of Smashing, was shocking and I cant touch her till she shows improvement however jockey may make a difference its hard to say but its worth giving her another chance if you really have the capacity to do so. Ranthambhore, needs a strong rider and has one today he will run a good race here and the handicap advantage should give her a run for the money.If there is a upset here it will be Silver Birch,

Tips: Ranthambhore, Smashing,

Race 6:This is 12 flg race and many have not run in it so its best to go slow here as anybody can win Sophisticated, is on a very good handicap and if she stays which is likely she will win here from Monet, or Queen's Camp,

Tips: Sophisticated,                Upset: Queen's Camp,

Race 7: Youngsters with many of unknown quantity Indian Touch, who has a benefit of a very easy run should be involved in the finish however Bombardier, is a far improved horse and who ever wins will have to beat him today. Make note of first timer
 Isadoro, who is tracking very well and can upset or sneak in a place.

Tips: Bombardier, Indian Touch,        Upset: Isadoro, 

Race 8:THE MCDOWELL SIGNATURE PREMIER INDIAN DERBY (GR.1)
1) An Acquired Taste,: A horse that has his fair share of problems but has been looked after well with the derby in mind his run in the Ruia was very good and he had a few gears up his sleeve till the finish distance wont do him harm but his fitness is the worry the pace of that race was slow and today's will definitely be fast so he will be tested to keep up with it.
2) Angel Crown,: Pacemaker for the former
3) Borsalino, : He will be able to settle with the pace is a good stayer today's fast pace will actually suit him but he will have to be at his best to out pace and out stay the rest of the field.Keep in mind he has beaten Machiavellianism, by 4 lengths on his home turf.
4) Caesars Star,: Will stay and will run a great race and for the sake of the connections I hope he win although it is a huge ask.
5) Commander,: Has had a disappointing season so far but his runs suggest he was under prepared in his both prep races now he looks well prepared and ready and keep in mind he has beaten most of the fancied runners in pune so if given a fair ride he will be right there.
6) Hemisphere, : Very interesting that Hughes has picked him ahead of Montezuma who in my opinion is a better animal he does have an edge over the fancied runners as he is improving with every run and now is tuned to the minute to improve further I have doubts on him staying better then his stablemate but the jockey is the one who can work wonders on anything.
7) Honest Pleasure,: Will run
8) Machiavellianism,: His last run was very good but after reproducing a good turn of foot he stopped that suggest his limitation in stamina will run a great race but will need to stay.
9) Maximus,: Has the previlage of beating Machiavellianism, in his home turf over a mile ran a brave but easy race conceding weight to the field of good horses he should get the trip on that basis and if there is a danger he can produce it.
10) Montezuma,: In his last two runs he has not been given a fair ride in the ruia he was taken around the world and still was finishing on very we is a free striding animal the wide draw will will hell him settle well and if the Jockey who has been handed the golden opportunity by Pesi can handle the big race pressure he can win today should be in the top 4.
11) New World,: Ran a very good race in the ruia and will improve from that however he had the best run in that race and today will need something special to out class some good horses.
12) Shivalik Hero,: Has always been camera shy in big events his last run in the Ruia was good and he was moving well and he will stay but they need to ride him off the pace and hope they do it today should be right there.
13) Snowscape,: When he won the Calcutta Derby his manner of victory was mind blowing if the jockey can handle the awkward inside draw he will win today.
14) Super Storm,: Will relish the long mumbai straight but running in a span of 8 days is a big drawback.
15) Wind Stream,: Won the Mysore derby in style then has been off the track for 60 days is very well prepared will relish the long straight and will be right there in the fray however I would have preferred a run before the derby as this is a very good field.
16) Song Dynasty, : Was amazed that she was ignored in the oaks being such a poor field however is running in 2 weeks so not sure how she has recovered after that run should run a good race and can place.
17) Winds Of Fortune, : a improved horse but in this company will have to improve a lot.

Over all a race with many chances and luck will be crutial to win here I do believe they all have to beat Snowscape,

Tips: Snowscape, Montezuma,                    Upset: Commander,

Race 9: Last race of the day and many chances best to avoid or go for a value bet however there will be a gamble on Stormyday, here so watch the market on him.Speed Up,Moon Raker, and Blue Casper, are value bets as one of them will be tried here and wiill be value eachway bets. The second named is a gamble horse so watch the market on him.

Tips: Blue Casper, Stormyday,             Upset: Speed Up,