KNOTTY ASH FOR INDIAN GOLD VASE

 

KOLKATA    RACES

 

 

 

1.

HUNTSMAN is from a black type performer, is half sister to SLICE OF HEAVEN, has run poor races so far, should run better under this rider, has been worked regularly since the last run.

THINK BIG is full sister to SWAN LAKE, had come up to place in AHNIKA s win, should be trying now.

MARAZZO is an ordinary bred, has not been stretched in tracks so far.

OCCITANIA is half sister to OCCITAN, is from an ordinary sire, last run was poor, has been tracked.

 

THINK BIG(3)-WIN

HUNTSMAN(1)/OCCITANIA(7)-PLACE.

 

2.

EXCEPTION is an older horse, came up very well to be 2^nd to JAIVANT

Is tracking impressively.

ABHYA GAMA could not defy the penalty for earlier win and did not match up to HUKUMAT, since the winner was from same stable, may not have been running true, today distance is ideal and rider repeats.

HUKUMAT is more of a sprinter, won finishing powerfully in last outing.

OAKBROOK may improve upon last run, is surely going over troubling distance with an  average rider.

 

ABHYA GAMA(2)-WIN

EXCEPTION(1)-PLACE.

 

3. 

RESOLUTE moves here after failing badly in last run at Pune, was worked very well prior to that run, may do well if held back till the turn and given to respond late.

THE HOUND came up well to fight out against ELUSIVE WAVE, has age on side to progress.

ELUSIVE WAVE went all the way for a smart win, has penalty to beat now.

RIGHT MOVE was beaten at the post by ZOYA earlier, was outmatched by too good BLACK PEARL later, has a fine handicap to win, is half brother to ALBARETO..

 

RIGHT MOVE(5)-WIN

 RESOLUTE(2)/ THE HOUND(3)-PLACE

 

4.

LOUBOUTIN is in fine form, was beaten in last stride by SUMMER AIR earlier, rookie has to ride well to score.

SHEER  FORCE has not obliged for long, had won under this rider over this trip before.

MOSKOVA was ridden excellently to pip KIMAYA at the post, has less scope  to repeat against younger horses.

DORNISH from the same stable is in forward form, can do well if planned by the trainer.

 

DORNISH(7)-WIN 

SHEER FORCE(5)/LOUBOUTIN(1)-PLACE.

 

5.

TREASURE HUNT has not raced as per expectations from the breeding, the full sister to HOLY SMOKE is looking speedy in tracks, is from a novice trainer who may be able to get the best out of her

ABELSON won authoritatively and is bound to do well again as trip is to the liking, retains form.

KRISHHAS CHOICE has been on board last two times, has warmed up well in home run, stronger rider may be factored.

BEOWULF was conceding weight last time, may improve.

AHNIKA is a decent bred half sister to black type ARECA WONDER, won holding on and steps up to run in this class.

 

AHNIKA(10)-WIN 

ABELSON(6)/KRISHHAS CHOICE(7)-PLACE

 

6.

 

KNOTTY ASH has come up with last forward run against AUGUSTUS CAESAR, may like the track here.

LESREL is in awesome form, won impressively in last run and rider repeats, will fight out.

ARECA LEGEND is looking for form, does not appeal in this set up.

PERPETUAL WINNING is well placed on scales, was beaten well by LESREL earlier.

 

KNOTTY ASH(2)-WIN

LESREL(4)-PLACE

 

7. 

TOMORROW FOREVER is the oldie in forward form who may try to exploit the raw and underperforming field.

MYSTIC WONDER is a decent bred who was beaten by GHOST when backed earlier, has worked well since last run.

GOLCONDA DIAMOND is full sister to TENNO SHO, needs  to come up with runs, trainer has failed with this one so far.

SIMRANS PET has a rookie, may improve upon last run.

 

MYSTIC WONDER(4)-WIN

TOMORROW FOREVER(3)/SIMRANS PET(8)-PLACE

 

 

DAYS BEST===== MYSTIC WONDER

 

FOREST FLAME FOR INDIAN 1000 GUINEAS

 

PUNE   RACES

 

 

 

1.

RAMBLER is a nice bred half brother to RIKKI TIKTI TAVI, has been withdrawn a few times due to loading problems, has been worked.

LUSCUS CENTAURUS is from an ordinary sire, the dam had given black type MRS PATMORE, has been worked for months, should run well.

HI OCTANE is from a well performed dam, ran without hope in last two runs, faces weaker field now, has worked well.

ROSPOMARE races after a year, is winner of a race, tracks are poor.

 

HI OCTANE(8)-WIN

LUSCUS CENTAURUS(5)/RAMBLER(3)-PLACE.

 

2.

VICTORIOUS SERMON is winner of black type RUIA Cup, races first time this season, has been kept easy in tracks.

GALLANTRY was not allowed to run freely earlier by Chauhan simply went all the way next time at good odds , will find it difficult to repeat.

MOUNT MORIAH won warming up and has the top rider repeating.

 

MOUNT MORIAH(4)-WIN

GALLANTRY(3)-PLACE.  

3. 

POSSE is from a well bred dam, was not ridden well last time, has worked well and gets a try rider.

BEEJAY has been held back in runs, is a nice bred and had been well prepared earlier.

SEASONS GREETINGS is a got abroad who was not even mentioned in the commentary when running as well backed favorite recently, has again worked impressively, may improve.

SHAPATH from a weak trainer can upset. 

POSSE (2)-WIN

SHAPATH( (11)/SEASONS GREETINGS(7)-PLACE.

 

4.

ALEXANDER is from the dam who won the Invitation Cup, however her first foal CALIFORNIA is an average one, this one has been prepared and can win as the field is very ordinary.

JUICE is from a very ordinary trainer, the horse is half brother to WIZARD OF STOCKS, may compete well.

NOTHING TO WORRY is from a good sire but an ordinary dam, the half brother to FIRE WINGS has ben well worked.

RED MERLOT is showing speedy tracks, should fight out, is an average bred.

FORTUNE COOKIE may benefit from last easy run, had been tracked fine prior to that run.

 

ALEXANDER(1)-WIN

RED MERLOT(5)-PLACE.

 

5.

MORISEIKI was well prepared and given an easy run. Has won over this trip before.

LORITO may have been ridden in check last time, had won well in maiden run under this rider, but distance is bound to trouble.

HISTORIAN won easily but has come up in class.

ROARING TIGER is a nice bred and showed glimpse of his potential when moving up places in the straight over the mile, should win now.

FIRE N ICE flopped after leading in , added distance will trouble.

WALK THE TALK is still a maiden, has been well tracked and goes at low weights.

 

ROARING TIGER(5)-WIN

MORISEIKI(1)/WALK THE TALK(8)-PLACE.

 

6. 

STROM BREAKER went down fighting in last run, has looked good in tracks, has better weights here, rider has not been an active one in recent times.

HIDDEN GOLD warmed up and won close home, has to beat the penalty, has the rider for the job.

NAMAQUA has run close to last named in last season, has been kept fit, last run was half hearted.

MEMORABLE MEMORIES has been well tracked, has not won in a scurry so far, needs a furlong more.

 

STORM BREAKER(1)-WIN

HIDDEN GOLD(2)/NAMAQUA(4)-PLACE.

 7.

 

ALLURING SILVER was a going away winner who is bound to trouble the favorite.

FOREST FLAME is the unbeaten one and perhaps the best 4 year old in the country, is retaining fine shape in tracks.

MISS MUFFET ran a fighting race against the too good LEOPRD ROCK, added distance will be to liking.

SMASHING BLUE from Hyderabad has come with tremendous reputation, winning all starts in taking style, but always in sprints, faces real test today.

FORST FLAME(3)-WIN

ALLURING SILVER(1)/SMASHING BLUE(7(-PLACE.

 

 8.

 BIRKIN BLOWER beat a speedy one MARKET KING who later thrashed the field to win, is likely to run as favourite today, retains form.

WILD FLOWER got left at gates in last run, may run a forward race.

SHAMSHEER SWORD is from a good sire but an unsuccessful mare, has been worked easy for few months.

WAVE RUNNER is half brother to FLAG FLYING, has been given a run, has the rider switch for a try.

OFFICER IN COMMAND had led in and petered off, should run better under the experienced rider .

 

BIRKIN BLOWER(1)-WIN

WAVE RUNNER(8)/SHAMSHEER SWORD(7)-PLACE.

 

9.

 SUMMER NIGHT is from the exciting sire who has done well with his crop in our country, this one has been well worked and given a run, has to concede weight.

CAESAR has struggled in his runs, has an allowance rider to take off the burden.

SOLDIER OF FORTUNE is one paced, refuses to improve despite all the morning work outs.

GANDALF is down in scales, has been kept in fitness of things by the low profile trainer, last run was suggestive, may be his day .

 

GANDALF(8)-WIN

CAESAR(3)/SUMMER NIGHT(1)-PLACE.

 

 

 

DAYS BEST===== FOREST FLAME

ANTIBES FOR BANGALORE OAKS

 

BANGALORE       RACES

 

1.

THOUSAND WORDS is full brother to speedy NIOBRARA , the ordinary trainer appears to have a runner with a good chance to win a maiden race, has impressed in works.

WAR CHIEFTAIN is half brother to PROUD N ARROGANT, is from a yet to prove  sire, has come up well with a number of gates.

ALLAMANDA is full sister to RHAPSODY, is looking good in tracks and appears to have come to hand early , showed out in works.

LIGHTNING FLAME has been worked the maximum number of times for many days, is half sister to NAWABZAADI, tracks are good.

SCRUPLES is from a speed inducing dam, has showed out with good displays.

 

SCRUPLES(7)-WIN

ALLAMANDA(5)/THOUSAND WORDS(3)-PLACE.

 

2.

BARONESS is the full sister to champion horse WAR HAMMER, is down in class, has done nothing so far, gates show she is fit, needs a good look if backed.

COUNTRYS JEWEL has come up in tracks, mowed well in gates and should run a forward race.

SONG AND DANCE flashed up for a while along the rails in last run, has a much better rider here but trainer is very unreliable.

ALTAIR has a fine handicap chance if allowed to compete.

BLACK HAWK  has been well tracked and showed out with speedy gates, is down in scales.

BLACK HAWK (13)-WIN

SONG AND DANCE(8)/BARONESS(1)-PLACE.

 

3.

WATCH MY STARS was backed down to half money, was squeezed at the start and was not ridden out or positioned by Patel the rider, has a bad draw today but needs to be followed.

GOLDEN MEMORY is a well bred who has been shaped up nicely in tracks, last run was half hearted.

ROYAL BLOSSOM is half sister to MARTINIQUE, has been brought out in tracks recently only, showed out in a couple of gates.

SAND CASTLES has been working regularly for last few months, has come to hand.

SMOKE THE GRASS is half sister to TAREK, has the rider repeating, did not improve during the run last time.

 

WATCH MY STARS(3)-WIN

GOLDEN MEMORY(4)/SMOKE THE GRASS(10)-PLACE.

 

4.

MIGHTY RED has run below level this season, is being waited with, may upset the suspect field as distance is suitable.

SPORTING MEMORIES could not step up in Chennai, clearly did not stay, had earlier won close home, has  a fight on hand over this trip.

ANSALDO is a well bred who should like the step up in distance, last run was poor.

REDOUBTABLE had fought out to go down narrowly in  run against SPORTING MEMORIES , has better weights today, will appeal to many in that account.

MIGHTY RED (3)-WIN

REDOUBTABLE(8)/ SPORTING MEMORIES(6)-PLACE

5.

MULTI FACETED keeps tracking attractively , had flopped badly in last two runs, is from a bad trainer.

SNOWDON has been well worked upon and is impressive in morning trials, should do well.

SHESMYSCRIPT has showed out in tracks since the last run but is badly placed on handicap.

COSMIC RAY impressed in finishing fluently behind  SALAZAAR, is catching the eye in tracks.

 

COSMIC RAY(6)-WIN

SNOWDON(2)-PLACE.

6.

AMAZING BLAZE is definitely not a stayer as both sire  LETIR MOR and the dam who is out of Placerville are bred for sprints and mid distances only.

ANTIBES finished late against the too good FOREST FLAME, the sister to BOLD MARCH will stay well.

LAKE TAHOE was a good 2^nd finishing wide purposefully against HOPE ISLAND, the full sister to TASSAWUR is bred to stay.

MISTLETOE was outclassed by too good BORN QUEEN, runs with hope.

RAMBUNCTIOUS won as a good type , showing classy move in the home run, has stripped fit in tracks since arrival here, is bred to stay.

ANTIBES(4)-WIN

RAMBUNCTIOUS(10)/MISTLETOE(7)-PLACE.

7.

ATTORNEY GENERAL is the oldie who finished well against MALWA, has been tracked well.

MALWA was ridden overconfidently and lost steam in the straight, different tactics may suit, is out handicapped.

ABIRA has been given an easy run against the too good GOLDEN OAKS, has showed out in tracks now.

ALEXANDER DUMAS has had his quota of wins, steps up in tough group.

GALVARINO pulled off a surprisingly good win and was well backed, retains form.

 

ABIRA(5)-WIN

ADVOCATE GENERAL(2)/MALWA(4)-PLACE.

 

8.

DREAMS UNITED has been well tracked , runs in lower class against younger horses.

FOREVER TOGETHER is a well bred who finished late last time, is showing out with flashy tracks.

DEFINITIVE surprised with a fine win and should run well.

ACASTER is half brother to RAINBOW TROUT was given a held back and easy ride, may be tried.

SOUTHERN ARISTOCRAT is a well bred who has taken time to get racing fit.

 

FOREVER TOGETHER(4)-WIN

ACASTER(8)/SOUTHERN ARISTOCRAT(9)-PLACE.

 

DAYS BEST-==FOREVER TOGETHER

VIOLIN AND BORN QUEEN FOR CALCUTTA AND SOUTH INDIA OAKS RESPECTIVELY

 

KOLKATA   AND  CHENNAI    RACES

 

1.

MIDNIGHT PHANTOM is the aged one who had won over this distance carrying weight last winter, appears fit.

APNA TIME AAYEGA has not won for about three years, hence remains a suspect.

GHOST is the younger horse on the up, won toying with the opposition last time, should repeat again.

AVELLINO has won only once and that too over this trip, last 3^rd to MOSKOVA was a fair effort, has pleased in tracks.

 

GHOST(4)-WIN

AVELLINO(5)-PLACE.

 

2.

NEW MOON is comfortable over mid distances, has to travel longer at top weight.

SAGGITARIUS has been given a run since transfer, has to improve a lot to do well, age is against.

JAIVANT can stay, had run 2^nd in St Leger to SHIVAILK SIGHT, is in fine form, does not compare well though.

SHIVALIK SIGHT was relegated in last run against INCA, will look to redeem the lapse.

JAIVANT(3)-WIN

SHIVALIK SIGHT(5)-PLACE.

 

3.

SULLIVAN had come up well to challenge ABHAY GAMA close home, has a stronger rider here.

NAMAK HALAAL is much better placed on scales than when beaten by the first named in previous encounter last winters, has a rider switch.

DOUBLE NINE is down in scales, has a better rider this time.

NAMAK HALAAL(4)-WIN

 SULLIVAN(2)-PLACE.

 

4.

MORESCO is bound to improve upon last run, the half brother to NOSTRADAMUS is bred for mid distances.

ASHWAMEGH is an ordinary bred who has to travel  over added distance, is impressive in tracks.

THE INDICATOR is an ordinary bred who has done well in some of the runs, may surprise.

INKONITO is full sister to RISING FROM ASHES, came up well from mid pack in last run, added distance will suit.

 

INKONITO(7)-WIN

THE INDICATOR(5)-PLACE.

5.

DEVINE CHAKRA won easily all the way and should look to repeat except that he has a rider not always reliable on favorites.

SANTANA is more of a sprinter, also has a rider who is not doing well these days, has been well worked in mornings.

CLIFFHANGER impressed with a good finishing effort to nab ADORNICA at the post, has scope even for added distance.

LESLEY is still a maiden, was beaten close home by ARTISTE ROYAL over the mile last winters, has low weights.

 

DEVINE CHAKRA(2)-WIN

LESLEY(9)/CLIFFHANGER(6)-PLACE.

6.

APSARA STAR ran on in last run against VIOLIN, is a well bred full sister to ANIMAL KING.

SILVER BRACELET ran a good 2^nd in the same race, has a weaker rider though.

VIOLIN has impressed in both wins , appears a good type, retains form, distance may trouble as sire and dam are bred for shorter trips.

ZOYA is a top bred who will like the Derby distance, will improve upon last run.

 

VIOLIN(6)-WIN

ZOYA(7)-PLACE.

7.

AMAZING DREAM impressed with a going away win, has to concede weight now.

GALEN is looking speedy in tracks, is full brother to EAGLE POWER.

JAKE is a decent bred full brother to MYSTIC WONDER , has pleased in tracks, impressed in gates.

DELPHINI has been well prepared , given a number of gates,, has a try rider.

JOANNA is an ordinary one who has been prepared, may run a forward race.

AMAZING DREAM(1)-WIN

JAKE(5)/GALEN (4)-PLACE.

8.

VALLERYSTAHAL has won twice well backed but now has been nicely penalised.

GLORIOUS LEAP has been consistent in sprints, allowance rider repeats.

FENCIA MIST is the younger horse , was eased off much before rthe race came to a boil in last run.

ANGEL GARCE has been impressive in last two outings, has a chance .

FRIEZE is a speedy one who has been given a run after transfer, may show out.

GUITAR GIRL is due to win, has finished on from mid pack in last two runs.

GUITAR GIRL(11)-WIN

VALLERYSTAHAL(1)/FREIZE(8)-PLACE

DAYS BEST=== DEVINE CHAKRA

 

CHENNAI RACES

 

1.

 

KNOTT SO KNOTTY is from a good sire, has been given a held back run, should show out .

MASTER PIECE from the local sire and an ordinary dam  has come up well in preparation, impressed in gates.

OFFSHORE BREEZE is tracking well, is half brother to BEETHOVAN, has a good rider.

WHISTLE PODU is from a precocious sire , has pleased in gates, will run well.

LADY SOLITAIRE is from a decent bred non raced dam, ran a fair 2^nd to ROYAL PEARL, rider repeats.

LADY SOLITAIRE(7) -WIN

WHISTLE PODU(5)/OFFSHORE BREEZE(3)-PLACE.

 

2.

FULL BLOOM is working well, was not tried last season, is down in class.

RAFALE is working well, showed out in gates.

PAPA RICH has the rider repeating, had won at this level last season, was not urged at all last time.

EYES OF FALCON has a rider switch, had finished on from the rear pack in home run.

PHOEBE BUFFAY is being scrubbed in tracks, has not won in last two tears.

PAPPA RICH(5)-WIN

RAFALE(2)/EYES OF FALCON(7)-PLACE.

3.

HEART OF GOLD has won over a mile before, ran on well in last outing.

BLUE PATENT is full brother to RETAINED ASSET, has been given a held back run.

DEANS GREY has been well worked.

BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS ran a notable 2^nd to UNCLE SAM, rider repeats, may get the much awaited maiden win.

BLUE PATENT(3)-WIN

 BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS(6)/HEART OF GOLD(2)-PLACE.

4.

DURANGO was ridden out hard to win close home, has to beat the penalty.

OCTAVIAN was always in with a chance in the same run, has a much stronger rider here.

HEBRON came up well in the straight to close upto the hopefuls, riser repeats.

SQUARE THE CIRCLE is a decent horse from Mysore who can make amends for the bad failure there, has worked well.

ROYAL CURRENCY has been shortening his strides in last couple of runs, has a handicap chance, is the winner of Ooty Derby.

 

SQUARE THE CIRCLE(9)-WIN

ROYAL CURRENCY(12)/OCTAVIAN(3)-PLACE.

5.

BISATE is a well bred from the top mare, the three parts  sister to SEREJEANT IN ARMS was ridden out hard for last win.

BORN QUEEN is unbeaten , looks good for her last authentic win in 1000 Guineas, her dam had run 3^RD IN Bangalore Derby, wins if she gets the distance.

LUMINOUS is from a well bred dam, sire has been a disappointment, did not stay in last run after taking over the running.

SUCCESSOR is a hopeful from the good sire whose forte is sprints and is a suspect in such staying races, the dam had won the Invitation Cup, will improve much upon last run.

 

BORN QUEEN(2)-WIN

SUCCESSOR(5)-PLACE.

6.

SUPREME FRAGRANCE has been given a run, distance is to the liking.

ROYAL COMMANDER is in top form, won authoritatively last time.

TORBERT ran a good forward race and won comfortably, has to travel extra yards now.

MY PASSION has been given a run in a sprint, will be ridden out now over ideal trip.

 

ROYAL COMMANDER(4)-WIN

MY PASSION(7)/TORBERT(6)-PLACE.

7.

VICTORY WALK is the failed favorite who has to carry weight from an outer draw.

MAJESTIC WIND finished on and won under pressure, has the top rider for a repeat try,

SANCTUORY COVE ran a hopeless race in terms grouping, will run better here, has striped fit in gates.

RADICAL REVIEW impressed in last good win, has a chance to repeat.

PLATINI runs first time and has been prepared .

ILLUSTRIOUS RULER is an ordinary bred who may improve from last seasons showing, has been worked well.

 

SANCTUORY COVE(5)-WIN

ILLUSTRIOUS RULER(11)/PLATINI(8)-PLACE.

DAYS BEST-==ROYAL COMMANDER