Pune 18-8-2013

Race 1: Bad race from a punting point of view. On paper Bonobo, and Romantic Beauty, should fight it out the first named is better. Lagad has 2 horses here and either can upset the bottom weighted Double Or Quits, has good handicap but negative shoes so hard to say.

Tips: Bonobo, 

Race 2: A very open race and Falco Nero, who won a 3yo only handicap race is now in a open handicap and that can be a big ask the extra 200 meters wont help either.Supreme Minstrel, was once touted as a classic material horse has had 2 easy runs, been tracking well since and keeping in mind this is the Ruben Star plate a horse owned by Ramu a bet on him will go a long way.
Nush, is the danger at this handicap. but all eyes on Supreme Minstrel, today.

Tips: Supreme Minstrel, 

Race 3: A wide open race Commander, loves this track and should be the one to beat if he is sound. Astapi, is giving weight all around but has the class is running a handicap race for the first time in more then a year should be right there. Hurricane Wind, is running the right distance and has a good handicap can upset.

Tips: Astapi, 

Race 4: Remember Me, La Traviata, and Vaile Rouge, are my top 3 in this very open race. Intent and jockey skills matter the last named can upset is tried.

Tips : La Traviata, Remember Me,                Upset: Vaile Rouge, 

Race 5: going by the mock race Jeremiah, is a classic and this is his prep run for the derby.

Race 6: Ace Angelfire, and Ainra, stand out due to sheer lack of interested runners inside draw and jockey gives the second named a good chance.Nevada, is the joker in the pack here should be tried for atleast place can win too keep an eye.

Tips: Ainra,                      Upset: Nevada,

Race 7: Presence, Fontanelle, Forest Vision, and Providence, all have a fair chance. The last named is best on track, the first named is running for the first time after being gelded, the third named needs more distance but is running amongst her peer and the second named looks prepared with this race in mind. Tough call but Providence, represent value as a each way bet.

Tips: Providence,Fontanelle, 

Race 8: Wide open race Horses 3-6-9-11 are my short listed 4 how ever intent is the key here. 

Tips : Double Diamond, Dancing Splendour,                 Upset: Gibran, 

Race 9: Starring, has the credentials but the wide draw wont help as she warms up late and race will be over by then best to avoid.Desert Wings, beat a smart lot unfancied belongs to gamble trainer best to decide at race time. This keeps the race wide open and its best to avoid or look for a value eachway bet. Alvira,Run Like The Wind, and Highway Express, represent value the first named can upset at good odds.

Tips: Run Like The Wind, Highway Express             Upset: Alvira,

Pune 15.08.2013 Happy Independence Day

Race 1: Adams Prince, is the only horse with any form here but in VB form is not relevant.Eye Of The Storm, has not won for 2.5 years, Light My Way, 3 years, Viva Zapata, 1.5. you do the numbers best to leave the race.

Race 2: The terms of the race favor suit Ultrasonic, who will be the one to beat.

Tips :Ultrasonic,

Race 3: Open race Rodeo, would be my pick but any horse can win here including Strategic Change, who was one hailed as a classic hope.

Tips: Rodeo, 

Race 4: Zoraavar, has the credentials but is nothing special, the wide draw wont help as there are some speedy animals on the inside best to avoid or halve your bets if you prefer backing favorites. horses 1-2-5-7 all have a fair chance Gates Of Heaven, loves this track is drawn 1 belongs to gamble owner decide at race time if the horse is backed.Invincible, and She's Sweet,  are both speedy animals and can be hard to catch if all goes well. The first named is better.Act Of War, will be well suited by the fast pace of the race but is always camera shy so hard to say.

Tips: Invincible, Gates Of Heaven,Upset: She's Sweet, (note)

Race 5: Ghazal King, was tracking well before he had a easy run first up should be tried in this set and win here.

Tips: Ghazal King,

Race 6: A very open race my top two are Su O Moto,Oxbridge,and Antonius Maximus,

Tips: Antonius Maximus,Oxbridge,

Race 7: Brindaban, Negredo,

Race 8:Theology, In The Limelight, 

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Pune 11-08-2013

It is very difficult to pick form of horses if they have not run as most are very heavy and intent is impossible to judge. Best is to decide race time after paddock look.

Race 1:Best to avoid  Perfect Strength, has a chance if money comes her way.An upset is not ruled out due to the quality of the field.

Race 2: If fit Supreme Star, should have no excuses here.

Race 3: Insignia,and Phelps, look the top contenders here but being a 9flg race for youngsters its hard to say as any of the horses can improve.

Tips:  Insignia,

Race 4: Wide open race Titleist,Be Cool, and Plan B, are my top 3 however it will pay to avoid the race.

Tips: Be Cool,Titleist,                      Upset: Plan B,

Race 5: Zakynthos, and Moon Shadow, should fight it out here both look well prepared the first named is a better animal but has fitness issues.

Tips: Zakynthos, Moon Shadow,

Race 6: Interesting race Dancing Prances, is a very good animal but a very big horse 500 plus kgs, Big horses struggle on this course hence avoidable.Indian Touch, and Hawker, were impressive winners here and should improve from last run. In my opinion the first named is better of the two. Mariinsky, has good fitness but not sure if all is well with her, Dynamo, looks well prepared but may need this run,Shygirl, can be the surprise package and can upset as she is tracking very well.

Tips: Indian Touch,             Upset: Shygirl,

Race 7: A very open race and all 8 Horses can win here. Set To Fly, is the best of the top 3 fancied runners. I strongly feel there will be a upset here. Neath,Catharsis, and Lake Paradise, will dominate the finish. The first named loves this track distance is sharp but being first run she is fresh and should run a brave race. the second named ran a good race first up and was unlucky as was checked will be right there today. Lastly Lake Paradise, has everything going for her today likes the track, No Whip jockey, had a easy run first up and today carrying 47.5 kgs if she doesn't win today then there is something wrong.

Tips: Lake Paradise,         Upset: Neath,

Race 8: Champakali, has had a huge drop in class today a positive change and right intent should see her win. Antia and Lagad have many runners here To The Moon, is the one to watch if the intent is right.

Tips: Champakali,                Upset :To The Moon, 

Pune 10.08.2013

Race 1: VB race with a few chances here horses 1-2-5-6-8-9-12-13 all have a fair chance if tried however Sydney, has had a huge drop in class here from terms to VB and expect a lot of improvement from him if the intent is right he will win.Showers Of Heaven, can upset.

Tips: Sydney,Showers Of Heaven, 

Race 2: Hamlet, Roswald, and One Wish, all 3 will fight for honors. The Sparingly raced  Hamlet, has a slight edge.

Tips:  Hamlet,

Race 3: Panthera, manner of victory was very impressive first up and should be the one to beat. Emperor Of France, flopped last time and cant have any confidence today as he may not be liking this course as many horses don't best to observe or halve your bets.So True, has not been running on merit so far but this is a prestigious race for the connections and will be tried here.


Tips: Panthera,              Upset: So True, 

Race 4: Cosmic Dancer, and Amaya, are both tracking well enough to be the obvious choice in this weak set. the first named is better performed and the latter is tracking better so hard to pick. I am going for a better jockey. Make note of Seekingmagic, as the horse is bred for speed and the connections are notorious for producing Gambles first up no track means nothing as it could be hidden. Decide at race time or see market trend as this is a Trophy race a gamble is likely.

Tips: Cosmic Dancer,                       Upset: Seekingmagic, (note)

Race 5:This is a wide open race and any horse can win here. The class of Dancing Phoenix, will be tested in this set, 3yo over 6flg with genuine sprinters is a big ask. His last win was impressive but the horse was slowing down in the last flg 12.25 seconds compared to 11.58 in the flg before that.with extra 200 mtrs today and some very fast horses like Turf Lightning, Silver Birch, and Saints N Sinners, he will be tested. Horses that come of the pace will be well suited here and it gives Ishpingo,Anahi, Silk Cut, and Scarlet Pimpernel, a very good chance considering the form and jockey Anahi, and Scarlet Pimpernel, will be the ones to beat.

Tips: Anahi, Scarlet Pimpernel,

Race 6: The terms of the race suit Maple Star, Manyatta,and Master Shifu, considering the preparation the first and last named will dominate the finish.

Tips:Master Shifu,                           Upset:  Maple Star,   

Race 7: If track work reflects form then Foinaven, should win here.

Tips: Foinaven, 

Race 8:Amistad,  Lavender Brown, and Casino Jack, are my shortlisted 3 in this open race the first named looks well prepared but is a average horse, the last named is on a very good handicap but not sure if the connections will try here the second named is blazing the track and should be considered as a good each way bet here.

Tips:  (note) Lavender Brown,Amistad,  and Casino Jack,

Pune 4th August 2013

Race 1: Midnight Wind, Stylish Strokes,  and Rising Angel, should fight for honors here the first named has a edge due to age and a forward run. Being a gamble race its best to avoid.

Tips: Midnight Wind,                 Upset: Rising Angel,

Race 2: Ceasarina, Eveready, and Yardstick, should fight it out in yet another gamble race the first named is tracking well and should be the one to beat.

Tips: Ceasarina,

Race 3: A 9 flg race for youngsters anything can happen. Every single horse is bred to stay and some will improve more then others so its hard to say. Only One, and Splendid Light, should improve a lot from their last run.

Tips: Only One,

Race 4: Act Of War, and Dark Knight, are both tracking very well and should fight for honors.

Tips: Dark Knight,

Race 5: Open race horses 2-3-8-10 all have a fair chance here and should fight for honors.

Tips: One Kept Secret,Fontanelle,                      Upset: Zaagros, 

Race 6: Trisara,Four Star General, and Administrate, are my top 3 here the first named is very speedy and should be the one to beat. make note of the last named who is tracking very well and can upset.

Tips: Trisara,Four Star General,                Upset: Administrate, 

Race 7: The terms of the race favor Rajasthan Royals, and Yuville, and the result should be dominated by the two. The second named is on a good handicap.

Tips: Yuville, Rajasthan Royals,

Race 8: Mars, has a very good chance to win here but make note of You're The Boss, who has a lot of stamina in his breeding now is conceding 9kgs from the former over 9 flg which is a lot to give over distance and for 3yos. Take a eachway chance here.

Tips : (note)You're The Boss, Mars, 

Race 9: Sun Salutation, and Appalachia, are both sitting  on a good handicap. the first named is overdue for a win.

Race 10: Samay Balwan, has a good chance to win here as is long over due for a win.Light My Way, and Adams Prince, are the danger.

Tips ;Samay Balwan, Light My Way, Upset Adams Prince, 

Pune 3-08-2013

Race 1: Bad race Cornelian, finished an easy 5th behind Run Like The Wind, and should improve a lot and will finish ahead of the latter provided the intent is there as both horses are inter connected. Ace Of Diamond, is tracking well but the trainer is generally happy to let his horses have a easy run. Always There, has run in terms races before and now in VB fro a first time is tracking well too considering the company he has a very good chance to upset provided the intent is right.

Tips: Cornelian, Upset: Always There,

Race 2: Mykonos, and Strategy, should fight for honors here will be touch and go keep in mind the first named doesn't like the whip and if pressure is applied she will lose.

Race 3: Capital Attraction, has the best resume in the set should be the one to beat. Halle, is the danger

Race 4: Open race but keep in mind Three Roses, has one one win, in Pune, in august and with D Singh over the same distance and his rating at that time was (29)going by History and recent track he will be the one to beat.

Race 5: Jet Stream, has a good chance in this open race is well prepared and should be in the money.Pezzonovante,  is the danger make note for an upset.

Race 6: If trackwork reflects form then Edith Piaf, should win Sheer Romance, is the danger.

Race 7: In my opinion Insignia, is the best horse in the set i know Pesi has Zervan on Caruso but my opinion wont change, Modus Vivendi, is second best.

Race 8: Emerald Fortune, has a very good chance to win in this open race. Crowned Princess, and New Wings,  will be right there.

Race 9: Menage A Trois, has a good chance to win here from Wind Chime, and Star Legacy, the latter has a very good chance if tried.

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Bangalore 28-7-2013

Race 1: Zagato, and Royal Rein, should fight it out here however there are many gamble horses in this race and if any of the following horses 3-5-6 are tried then it will be different I doubt  they will be tried. Going back to the first two named Zagato, looks better prepared and has a better jockey to justify a bet.

Tips: Zagato, 

Race 2: Boudicca, and Isle Of Fire, are both consistent and in good form so will be a toss up. Jockey skills will matter. Race is not limited to the two but not sure of intent on other horses. Indian Pride, is a horse not ignore make note as he has the class all he needs is a heads up.

Tips: Boudicca,                                 Upset: Indian Pride, (note)

Race 3: Seven Of Hearts, was finishing on very well but the track conditions on that day was heavy and suited him today its a different scenario so proceed with caution as he is nothing special or he would not have run at 20-1 in his first run. Ademaro, who also ran in the same race blew up as the pace was very fast and the going was heavy so it dint favor him will run a better race today and should finish ahead of the first named.Arabian Warrior, needs more distance but should run a good race. Sur La Tete, was not ridden the way she likes to by making her own pace with Appu expect her to hit the front and stay there for a long time dont be surprised if she Upsets here. Lastly Mickey Mouse, is the best prepared horse in the set was an easy un extended 3rd first up and toady well prepared to win here.

Tips:Mickey Mouse,  Upset: Sur La Tete, 

Race 4: A very interesting race my short listed 3 are Alcazaba, Arrogant Approach, and My Lakshmi, the second and last named are sitting well on handicap the last named is bottom weight and in my opinion is a very good galloper and the best 3yo in Padmanabhans stable she will be finishing on and will be the one to beat. The second named is the danger as she has beaten some decent animals.

Tips: My Lakshmi,Arrogant Approach,


Race 5: A very open and interesting race here wont be surprised if a upset happens.All 7 runners have a fair chance.Sandstorm, is the best performed and has a good handicap should run a good race keeping in mind 9 flg is a distance he has yet to win. Arrabian Gold,Apollo King, and Sussex Downs, has run together the first named is better on handicap and his last run was easy should improve a lot and will be right there.Art Of Enchantment, is running for the first time in 6 months not sure of her fitness but has the class to win.Magnitude Star, won last july over 9 flg beating hills and stars is back amongst peers if the intent is there she will kick on. Raphire, has won and run some good races should run well. Its best to avoid the race or small bet on the following can go a long way.


Tips: Arrabian Gold,                        Upset: Magnitude Star, 

Race 6: A gamble race with many chances its best to avoid or decide at racetime or look for value bets. Horses 1-3-5-6-8 are value bets. Steel King, has beaten a very nice horse Scuffle last time is the intent is there she can win again. Loyal King, is a gamble horse and the jockey choice shows intent. Shoot Out, is a failed favorite along with Abbas Dreams, both can upset if the intent is there.

Tips:  Loyal King,               Upset: Steel King, 

Race 7: Bad race look for value eachway bets or leave it. The bottom 3 horses represent value.

Tips; Autumn Red, Upset: Presidents Rule,

Bangalore 27-07-2013

Race 1: Open race Star Of Desire,Caraway, and Big Copper Penny, have merit the second named is my pick on handicap.Make note of last named is a speedy animal and can upset if tried.

Tips:Caraway,  Star Of Desire,             Upset:Big Copper Penny,

Race 2: Interesting race as many 3yos running in Vb some for the first time and true potential will be exposed here for many of them have been running without a goal or intent. Best to avoid the race.

Tips: Maracana,Mister Grey,

Race 3: Azetic Star, has not been on track for a while best to avoid has the class but difficult to back. Horses 5-6-7-10-11 are all tracking well and can win here.

Tips: Guts And Glory,                       Upset: Par Excellence, 

Race 4: Radical Attraction, should win here

Race 5: Sheer lack of company gives Ambitious Reward, a good chance.Oriental Star, is the danger.

Tips: Ambitious Reward,

Race 6:Par mishap Shivalik Fire, will win the Pronto Pronto plate.


Race 7 : Zizzi, and Shinnecock Hills, should be the top contenders here the first named is better by track and a benefit of a run.

Tips: Zizzi,

Sunday, July 14 , 2013 Bangalore Derby

Race 1: Deep Blue Sky,Chronicle, 

Race 2: Star Kingdom,Impressive Mode, 

Race 3: Calligraphy, Absolute Red,

Race 4: Alcazaar,Thoughts N Actions, 

Race 5: Sun Kingdom,                        Upset: Auburn Beauty,(note) place

Race 6: Klipspringer,                            Upset: Indian Bolt,( Note)

Race 7: Ace Bucephalus,Turf Striker, Alaindair,                        

Race 8: Light Of Success,

Race 9: Vijays Triumph,                   Upset: Sherman Oaks, 

Bangalore 13-7-2013

Race 1: Horses 1-2-6-8-9 all have a fair chance if tried. Its best to avoid as many can show improvement today.

Tips :Wind Surfer,            Upset: Accuracy, (note for a gamble)

Race 2: 12.5 kgs of 7 flg is a lot to give which gives Supreme, a very good chance if the intent is right. Will be a touch and go finish.

Tips ;Supreme, Spiritual Star, 

Race 3: Glycys Bay, and Rebuttal's Hope, are my top two in this race the second named has had many issues so best to avoid but is tracking well. Greyconnection, is one to note if tried will upset.

Tips: Glycys Bay,                                    Upset :Greyconnection, (note)

Race 4: Veritas, Racing Ahead, and Capitalize, are my top 3 here they should all improve after their last run the fisrt named if handled properly will win today.

Tips: (note) Veritas, Racing Ahead, 

Race 5: Keukenhof, was a impressive winner last run should be the one to beat. Ace Badraan, is tracking well will improve and can upset here,

Tips: Keukenhof,             Upset: Ace Badraan,

Race 6 : The Guardian,

Race 7: Shivalik Fire,

Race 8: Astonishing,                      Upset: Oceanic Wind,

Bangalore 7-7-2013

Race 1: There is nothing special about Icecream, here is favorite by default but horses 1-2-5-9 all look serious contenders and will keep the favorite honest. With a minimium of 5 contenders it will pay to look for a value bet Delilah, belongs to a gamble stable but has a good handicap all round should represent a good value and intent looks very likely.

Tips: Delilah,Brigade's Supreme, 

Race 2: Strombolite, and Scorching Vulcan, toss up the first named is a nice animal but the second named has a benefit of a run and was moving well un extended will be touch and go between the two jockey skills will matter.

Tips: Scorching Vulcan,Strombolite,

Race 3: Bad gamble race best to decide at racetime.Cool Baby, was not ridden on merit last time but has the credentials if tried, Summer Sensation, is also in the same boat as above and can win if tried.Balance Of Nature, has a good chance here so does Royal Romario, who has the best jockey in the set. Best to avoid the race.

Tips:Summer Sensation, Balance Of Nature, 

Race 4: Scarlet O'hara, and Valerian, are very well placed on handicap and should fight for honors. the second named is tracking extremly well and is the one to beat.

Tips: Valerian,

Race 5: The terms of this race favor two horses and the result should reflect the same is all goes well. Ocean And Beyond, and Hemisphere, both ran together last time but the second named was badly hampered for a run and was eased out of the race today with some very good trackwork and a lot of improvement that all have to beat her.Drop Of Honey, comes in as a late entry carries a lot of weight as she is also tracking well and will improve a lot is a likely upset here.

Tips: Hemisphere,                     Upset: Drop Of Honey,

Race 6: Prince Academy, and Sue Nevell,  are both inter connected and only one will be tried the first named is better if they try.

Tips: Prince Academy,             

Race 7: Alianz, won very well last time and should be the one to beat in this otherwise open race. Stellar Ambition, was a very classy horse if she has come good and the her trackwork suggest she has she will win here.

Tips:Stellar Ambition,        Upset:  Alianz,

Race 8: Open race but horses 3-4-10 are the ones to beat Abbas Dreams, is my first choice to win here.

Tips: Abbas Dreams,Better Than Ever,

Bangalore 6-7-13

Due to lack of time just quick tips.

Race 1: Aashikaara,Ezee Go Lucky,

Race 2: Simra,Immaculate,

Race 3: Deep Diver,Madame Bovary,

Race 4: Beautiful LifeWell Known,

Race 5: Quick Enough,Sprint Star, 

Race 6:Final Countdown,  Neron, 

Race 7: Saltoftheearth, 

race 8:Gustavo, Lucky Sam,