Pune 7-9-13

Race 1: Tricky race Osric, and Veena's Star, are running a handicap race for the first time and in VB which is a huge drop in class considering the company they have an edge over the field  but both horses are nothing special the second named is better performed so has a edge over the two. Considering the rest of the field Speeding, (blood vessel & Gamble horse), Viva Capri, and Stella,( Not finished in the Top 3 in her 16 starts)  have some current or past form. The second named likes this track first run today unsure of her fitness as not frequent on the track have some chance. Such raced are best avoided as anything can happen.

Tips: Veena's Star,               Upset: Viva Capri,

Race 2: Interesting race 5 genuine sprinters.Rule Forever, has lost form or hiding it, So True, will be tested here. Dreamliner, is the best in form and up 3 classes in 3 runs this will be tested, Port Blair, is built for speed but running after a long layoff 133 days will be fresh but not sure if she is a worthy favorite. Emerging Star, best performed animal on this track has run in far superior company last run was a eye washer and today if the jockey can handle it she will be hard to beat. Jockey skills will be a key factor in this race.

Tips: Emerging Star,Port Blair,

Race 3: Belvedere, seems to have come up a lot since last run and is a improved horse, Keeping in mind that she is running a VB race indicates the confidence of the trainer. Ashwa Yodhaa, last run was very good beaten by a better horse on the day is at a good handicap and will be right there. Ace Of Diamond, is tracking very well but the connections are more happy with gambles and in this company they may only try a place chance. The horses that is completely over looked is Demonic, who is bred to stay and if you ignore her last run where she was very heavy and consider the her previous runs where she has run un interested in good company and also she has been on track since last run beating Mars and looks to have been stripped fitter, Dont worry about the jockey the horse will drag him to the post and I strongly feel the favorite has to beat her today.

Tips: Demonic,Belvedere,

Race 4 :Rosie Sunshine, is the favorite because of her win in the beginning of the season where it was evident no other horse was interested and all were more interested in just running, The trainers has opted to run her after a long break and she is tracking well but she is nothing special. Cosmic Dancer, and Fontainebleau, can both beat the former the second named was a impressive winner first up and should be followed til beaten.Stiletto, was a good winner in mumbai but has not been on track too much hence ignored but is the best of the lot if fit.

Tips: Fontainebleau,

Race 5: A very open race and the distance will suit all runners and it will come down to the best ride of the race.Blue Ace, in my opinion is the best of the lot for this distance and should be the one to beat.Cent Per Cent, and Clinton, are the danger if the first named fails due to jockey.

Tips :Blue Ace, 

Race 6: An Acquired Taste, who still has not won over 2000 meters looks a handicap certainty. His last win was mind blowing and he looks in good form if the pace of the race is slow he will be hard to beat and Angel crown is running to do that as no one will try and chance a no hoper hence the pace should be slow. Spearhead, was the winner of this race last year and was a no hoper too in the the minds of many has the right jockey and can upset. I still dont think that the favorite will lose but Spearhead,  and the vastly improved Rodeo, will keep the favorite honest , It will be interesting to watch the race and see who places or upsets here It should be from the above 2.

Tips: An Acquired Taste,  Upset: Rodeo,

Race 7: A wide open race and an upset cant be ruled out here.Horses 1 to 7 all have a fair chance if tried. Its best to avoid the race I personally like Oriental Sapphire, ( if she takes a level start) Monteray, and Seekingmagic, ( A gamble horse).

Tips:  Oriental Sapphire, Monteray,                Upset: Seekingmagic, 

Race 8: Que Sera Sera,Capri, Theology, and Protector Of Paris, should dominate the finish in this race depending on who rides the last name who looks be stripped fitter he show be the main danger on handicap.Capri, should be noted here the step up in distance will suit her and she can upset.

Tips : Protector Of Paris,                    Upset: Capri, 

Race 9: The top 3 horses will fight for honor s in this race. The manner of victory in the mock race gives Alejor, who is a gamble horse a very good chance.Hot Pepper,  and Su O Moto, will both keep him honest the first named will win when ever he runs straight 

Tips: Alejor,          Upset: Hot Pepper,