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, 

Bangalore 30-6-2013

Race 1: Many first timers so hard to say Siena, is tracking well and should run a good race.Policy Maker, has better form then the rest.

Tips: Policy Maker,Siena, 

Race 2: A race with a lot of talented runners Arrogant Approach,Regal Boast, and Winged Foot, are mt top 3 the last named seems to be a good galloper and will be the one to beat.

Tips: Winged Foot,Arrogant Approach, Upset :Regal Boast, 

Race 3: Gamble race and anyone can win here Super Saloni,Emphatic Victory, and Raja's Pet, are 3 horses who have won in the past and brought back down to compete in this call all 3 have had a decent run and a gamble on them today considering the field is week is more than likely. the First and last named are the ones to watch out.

Tips: Super Saloni,              Upset: Raja's Pet, (note)

Race 4: Tricky race 5 of the 9 runners are 3yos of which 3 are running a handicap race for the first time which itself is a big drop in class. The very well bred Sweet N Smart, and Cool Baby, have run good races in terms and are today pitted against some very average VB animals if the intent is there which is more than likely the winner will come from them. The first named finished a length behind Argiano who has won 2 races and now rated 70 and has beaten Royal Salute who is a winner too and now rated 43 if you go by that scale and if the horse is ridden on merit he does stand out. The second named ran a very good forward race first up this season showing a lot of speed and if tried will be running a good race.

Tips :Sweet N Smart,             Upset: Cool Baby,

Race 5: Dancing Inthe Rain, ran a good race first up and should be the one to beat.Maths Professor, and State Of Joy, should be right there.

Tips: Dancing Inthe Rain,

Race 6: A very nice race with a few speedy prospects the pace of the race will decide the outcome. Luck and jockey skill will be the key factor here.Magical Spell,Whispering Gallery, and Santa Monica, are my top 3 here.

Tips ;Magical Spell,Whispering Gallery, Upset Santa Monica,(note place)

Race 7: Assurance, is ready to strike and will win today. Javanica,  is the danger if tried.

Tips: Assurance,               Upset: Javanica, 

Race 8: Open race horses 1-7-9-11-12 all have a fair chance if tried.Lad Star, is my first choice to beat Alcazaba, and Midtown Magic, here.

Tips: Lad Star,  Alcazaba, Upset Midtown Magic,

Race 9: Roses In Bloom, has a fair chance to win here.

Bangalore 29-6-13

Race 1: Interesting race with a few talented animals in the fray best to avoid as they are youngsters and will show different measures of improvement so hard to say. Ademaro, and Placervilles Glory, look the main contenders I prefer colts at this stage of their lives.

Tips; Ademaro,

Race 2: Open race Mystic Lavenders, who had no luck in the last 2 starts has the credentials but has to compete with a few hidden horses that are likely to be tried today Law Of The Land, is one of them and if I am right he will be the one to beat.The Phenomena, is the joker in the pack unlikely to be tried here but if paddock condition is good take a small punt in place or eachway.

Tips: Law Of The Land, Mystic Lavenders,


Race 3: A very open race as many horses are stepping down from terms to Handicap and some of them will be class one in a matter of time. Horses 1-3-4-6-10-13 are the ones in question.Lucky Thirteen,Royal Salute, and Arziki, are my top 3 the first named has the best jockey and the best handicap should be  the one to beat.

Tips: Lucky Thirteen,

Race 4: Track work suggest Real Steel, has improved a lot and should win here. If there is rain today take a chance on Red Bolt, 

Tips: Real Steel,             Upset: Red Bolt, 

Race 5: A wide open race but today they will have to look out for Atlantus, who is ready to strike. The Leader, is tracking very well will improve a lot from last run can upset.

Tips: Atlantus,The Leader,

Race 6: Horses 2-7-10-12 should fight it out Wind Of Soul, is the one to beat.

Race 7: Bad race but Wrekin, and Amazon Bay, are the ones to beat.

Tips: Wrekin, Upset Amazon Bay,

Race 8: Should be a toss up between State Secret, and Will Star, jockey skills will mater.

Tips: Will Star, State Secret, 

Bangalore 23-6-13

Race 1: Glamour Boy, My Favourite Voice, and Prince Academy, look like they are likely contenders the first and last named have been tracking well after their first run. Best to avoid or decide at race time.

Tips: Prince Academy,            Upset: Glamour Boy,

Race 2: Hard to say as many first timers best to avoid.

Race 3: A wide open race and many likely contenders Sugar Fairy, and Success Star, both have a good chance to win here.

Tips: Sugar Fairy,Success Star,

Race 4: Triumphant, has a default chance here as there are a lot of pretenders in this race.

Race 5: Wide open race My short listed 3 are Acclaimed, Ace Bucephalus, and Nabisco, as I can see these 3 going a long way the second named is a horse that will surprise them all.

Tips : Ace Bucephalus, Acclaimed,    Upset:  Nabisco,

Race 6: Cheque Discounter,Spiritual Star, 

Race 7: Bad Race

Race 8: Afternoon Delight, 

Bangalore 22-6-13

Race 1: VB race but form and track work suggest Arthur, and Samovar, are the ones to beat if the intent is right.

Tips: Arthur,Samovar, 

Race 2: Artic Attraction, and Zenica, are tracking extremely well and should fight for honors the second named can surprise.

Tips ;Artic Attraction,   Zenica,

Race 3: A open race both fancied horses have the potential but are running after a long lay off so hard to see form Absolute Majority, is the better of the two how ever distance may be short. Sukhmanee, was a impressive winner last run and should improve Twinklingofaneye, can upset.

Tips:Sukhmanee,   Upset: Twinklingofaneye,

Race 4: Shoot Out,Starscream, and The Phenomena, are My top 3 in this open race if the first named is on the money he will be hard to beat.

Tips: Shoot Out,Starscream, UpsetThe Phenomena,

Race 5: An Acquired Taste, should win here from Field Marshal, who is now ready and will keep them on their toes.

Race 6: A wide open race best to look for value each way bets Sumitomo, and Potomac, are of value the second named is conceding minimum of 8kgs from the fancied runners and that's a lot over a mile will be in the fray and can win worth a each way bet.

Tips: Potomac, Sumitomo, 

Race 7: Charlatan, was a impressive winner last start and should repeat.Imperial Verse, is on a good handicap and can upset.

Tips: Charlatan,       Upset: Imperial Verse, 

Race 8: Arun,Gustavo, and Strive And Serve, should fight for honors here.

Tips : Arun,      Upset: Gustavo,