Mumbai 2-2-14

Race 1: Hidden Asset,Traffic Jam, Rambutan, and Ashwa Yodhaa, are my shortlisted 4 in the wide open race the first named is running a handicap race for the first time with a positive jockey change his track work and from in terms races has been good and if tried will be the one to beat.

Tips: Hidden Asset,Traffic Jam,                  Upset: Ashwa Yodhaa,

Race 2: Youngster over a mile can be tricky High Expectation,Legend Of The Seas,  and Incandescent, seem to have improved a lot since their last runs and should tackle the distance the last named is the one to watch out for.

Tips: Incandescent,Legend Of The Seas, 

Race 3: With a wide draw and so many fast horses on the inside wont help Way Out,s chances as he wont be able to dictate the terms which he likes to it best to avoid him or halve you bets. Second wind horses can upset here. Emerging Star, has run in good company and not been extended for a while should be tried here and can upset. Hawk Of The Wind, Wings Of Glory,  and Catharsis, will relish the fast pace and will be right there at the finish the last named is to note today.

Tips: Catharsis, Hawk Of The Wind,            Upset: Emerging Star,

Race 4: Storm Tracker, on terms looks the best in the set but 8 flg is his optimum distance and he will be tested here Hachiko, who had a very goo lung opener earlier will be ready to strike and will be the one to beat.


Tips: Hachiko,Storm Tracker,

Race 5: Star Of Babylon, is sitting on a very good handicap and is the horse that can beat Sheer Class, and Presidential, the second named has improved a lot.

Tips: Star Of Babylon,Sheer Class, 

Race 6: 12 flg race so will be interesting Reynolds, Zlato, Hot Pepper, and Cliffs Of Moore, are my short listed 4 however Reynolds, manner of victory was very good and he should defy the handicap.the last named has been working well and should sat well here. Hot Pepper, is very well placed on handicap and will run a improved race here can upset should place.

Tips: Reynolds,Cliffs Of Moore,                            Upset: Hot Pepper,

Race 7: Merchantofvenice, who had a very easy run and is tracking very well and Purple Moonlight, who had a good lung opener and looks well prepared are my top two in this wide open race for youngsters.

Tips: Merchantofvenice, Purple Moonlight,.

Race 8: THE MCDOWELL SIGNATURE INDIAN DERBY (GR.1)

1) Ace Bucephalus,: I have always believed in this horse but for some reason or the other he seems to fail. I do believe he needs more running ground and the long stretch run in mumbai and change of trainer will work in his favor. Keeping in mind this is the toughest set he will face he can place at best.

2) Agostini,: Impressive winner of the bangalore derby in a very slow run race and a shade weaker company will run a good race but winning just looks out of reach today.

3) Alaindair, : Did not have that spark in his last run was beaten fair and square cant see that change considering the field will run a good race with Srinath who can get the best out of him but not sure winning is likely.

4) Archie, : will run a good race here but just does not have the class to beat this set.Start to finis tactics may favor him as he can stay all day.

5) Falcon,: Sluggish horse with no current form hard to recommend if the pace is fast he will run a fair race.

6) Jeremiah,: Has done everything right and Pesi has prepared him well for the day only issue is the draw and the tendency of Zervan to come through the shortest way which will hinder his chances here as many horses will try and snatch the lead in the straight and he can easily get blocked and cost him the race. He will be right there and is definitely in with a great chance but i wont be surprised with a hard luck story.

7) Murioi, : No doubt that he is currently the best 4yo in the country and they all have to beat him on current form there are a few horses who will test him today and if he play up at the gates or unlucky he can lose.

8) Southern Emperor, : was ridden in a very strange manner in Hyderabad and keeping in mind that he has beaten Charltanen by 7 lengths over 2000 meters gives him a very good chance he does like a the hard ground and there is a obvious reason the connections have skipped the bangalore derby and brought him here he will run a very good race and is one of the horses that can upset.

9) Wentworth, : Impressive winner last time who will stay all day has come to hand late but will improve a lot since last run will run a good race but winning looks unlikely.

10) Amazing Grace,: Did not run a bad race in the Oaks considering the fact that it was only her second run and the pace of the race was very slow she will improve a lot today and will run a very good race.

11) Circle Of Life, : Richard hughes will have a third shot at the classics with her. Third time lucky is not out of sight she just needs that extra luck and she will show her true class dont ignore her she will be right there.

12) Highraz,: not here.

13) Isn't She Special, : Won the oaks on sheer tactics and caught everyone napping will be a different proposition today. Is a good stayer but today most of the runners are so hard to repeat.

14) Keukenhof,: Finished off very nicely in the oaks but not sure will do the same in this company.

15) Starry Eyes,: has let her followers down one too many times to consider today.

Tips: Murioi,Circle Of Life,                Upset: Amazing Grace

Race 9: Backstreet Bay, looks well prepared for the race and should be the one to beat if tried.Annabeth,Bella Figura, and Mt Tianmen, have fair chance to upset if he fails.

Tips: Backstreet Bay,Annabeth,             Upset: Bella Figura,