PUNE RACES
NOTE-IT IS RAINING INCESSANTLY AT PUNE SINCE MORNING
1.ONUS PROBANDI , a winner in class V , looks improved from the speedy tracks. ADDICTION, a half brother to NIMBLE FEET was an easy 3rd, can win now . ENZO is being alerted in tracks.
ADDICTION(3)-ONUS PROBANDI(2)
2. VICTORY STAR is tracking well, should like the step up in distance, the breeding commands respect. ARABIAN SPEED may run an improved race as the company is poor. ARBUDH looks good on handicap, the rider has not won for long. BELLIGERENT , a full sister to PBM Million winner BLURR, has been a costly failure so far, the tracks are impressive.
ARBUDH(7) -VICTORY STAR(3)-BELLIGERENT(8)
3. TOP ACTION was a surprise winner early in the season in lower class, has a try jockey. STELLAR AFFAIR has been given three gates, the raw jockey has a tough job on hand to win on this well bred horse. AMBEROGGIO had won all the way in last run, the tracks are showing lots of promise of a repeat performance. SPARTA should win if it behaves well in the straight.
SPARTA(7)-AMBEROGGIO(6)-STELLAR AFFAIR(2)
4. DAFFODILS is moving well in tracks. ARTISTIC LIAISON has been well prepared. EVERY BODY COUNTS looks improved as a four year old. VANTAGE had won without being prepared in first run, should repeat as now it has been prepared. CRESENDO is at low weights to surprise.
VANTAGE(7)-ARTISTIC LIAISON(2)-CRESENDO(10)
5. PERSONIFIED is a good type who has handicap advantage, it has won over this distance start to finish before. NITROUS appears to tire out near the post. KINGDOM OF LOVE was a good winner last week.
PERSONIFIED(1)-NITROUS(2)
6. SUPREME FALCON ran a mighty good forward race as a long shot, now it should run with different tactics for a win. WESTERN CHALLENGE is a staying type who failed as a favorite twice. APTIANA was a notable 2nd in last run. CONGRATS is bred in purple, the tracks are very suggestive, it had flopped as a favorite in last run.
SUPREME FALCON(4)-WESTERN CHALLENGE(5)-CONGRATS(7)
7. NATIVE TACTICS is a speedy type. SPICA has a tendency to get off erratically from the gates, may run well. PREMIER PERCEPTION won very comfortably, has got class to repeat. BORN TO LEAD was beaten by a superior BEAU MONDE, has a decent chance now. GOLDEN SPURS looks improved, has a rookie jockey.
BORN TO LEAD(6)-PREMIER PERCEPTION(4)-SPICA(2)
8. MOUNTAIN KING ran a decent 3rd over this trip in last run. DANCE AWAY is half brother to THREE OF ARTS, the distance should not be any problem. YOWZA appears to be a sprinter running over a wrong distance. TRY YOUR LUCK is a winner of two races who is working well, may win in this weak field. VARUN has won over this distance under this jockey before.
TRY YOUR LUCK(9)-VARUN(11)-MOUNTAIN KING(1)
DAYS BEST======PERSONIFIED
DOUBLE========VANTAGE & SUPREME FALCON
PLACE=========AMBEROGGIO, WESTERN CHALLENGE & MOUNTAIN KING
UPSET=========DAFFODILS
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- REALISTIC LOOK AT THE PERFORMANCE OF FRESHMAN SIRES 1. Four freshman sires had their crop racing in the country in the racing year 2018-19 . CORPORATE JUNGLE(USA) 2008 BY GIANTS CAUSEWAY( HAZARA STUD) LEITIR MOR (IRE) 2010 BY HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR(POONAWALLA STUD) SPEAKING OF WHICH(IRE) 2009 BY INVINCIBLE SPIRIT(USHA STUD) SUDIRMAN(USA) 2011 BY HENRY THE NAVIGATOR(EQUUS STUD) 2. CORPORATE JUNGLE had a reported crop of 31 live foals as per stud book and only 9 were winners as follows. ROYAL CURRENCY-4WINS including Nilgiri Derby Grade 1. ELECTRA-2WINS LADY ASCOT-2WINS STAR CAVALARY-1WIN SPARTAN -1W BROTHER IN ARMS-1W EXQUISITE STAR-1W FUN LOVER-1W NORELAA-1W. 3. LETIR MOR had a reported crop of 49 and has 12 winners so far. STORM BREAKER-3W including Juvenile Sprinters Million Grade 3. HUNT FOR GOLD-2W including Breeders Produce Stakes Grade 3 VIJAY SINGHAM-2W RAINBOW TROUT-2W MYSTIC BAY-2W SILVER FLAME-2W MAJESTIC WARRIOR 2W BEEMER-1W ICE FLOE-1W GODS PLAN-1W NOVA SCOTIA-1W. 4. SPEAKING OF WHICH had a reported crop of 29 and has 12 winners RHAPSODY-2W ANGEL GRACE-2W MAKHTOOB-2W THE GREAT GATSBY-2W SLICE OF HAVEN-1W GIFT OF GRACE-1W MY PASSION-1W ROSINA-1W SPEAKING OF STARS-1W WIZARD OF STOCKS-1W ASMITA-1W RULE THE WORLD-1W 5. SUDIRMAN being infertile did not have any live produce. COMMENTS A. SPEAKING OF WHICH is no comparison to the good sires produced by the top North Indian Stud Farm which housed the best ever RAZEEN, top sire today MULTIDIMENSIONAL, outstanding GREY GASTON, and the highly respected STEINBECK. However he stands out on comparison to the other three and appears to be the best to choose from the freshman sires purely because of lurking promise over classic distances which the coming winter season will offer to the present 3 year olds.He is bound to click with some Razeen mare, if an ordinary sire like CHINA VISIT could get classic winners from them then hope such winners from SPEAKING OF WHICH are soon to be seen. B. LEITIR MOR appears to be a decent sire as his crop has got two black type races and he is from a stud farm which has quality mares are kept. What is discerning is the number of non racers from the crop, the produce has to be race worthy and should come to hand early otherwise it creates many doubts in the ability. Long time ago we had such a sire in LORD ZARA who gave very fragile produce and it was always a risk for the owners. However the sire may have limitations of stamina, the racing style of the winners indicate suitability for speed. Unfortunately LEITIR MOR developed problems and was hardly utilized and has may be one or two foals in the forth coming season. C. The late CORPORATE JUNGLE was the weakest of the lot, did not give much impressive ones specially at the prime racing centres. Though he gave the Nilgiri derby winner I don’t see much more emerging. Since he has a sizable crop next year he will have winners in smaller centres like Chennai, Delhi etc. D. SUDIRMAN is a sob story for the breeders, he has failed again and may have an odd live one.
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Saturday, September 20, 2008Posted by Sarat Sharma at 12:29 PM 1 comments
GUEST CONNECTIONS FOR MAHARAJA CUP
Friday, September 19, 2008MYSORE RACES
1. AUCHINLECH has raced with better horses at Bangalore, last 2nd was suggestive, the horse can win only if odds suit the connections who normally go negative on their favorites. FACTION LEADER is tracking well, has not placed for long. HAWAIIN SUNRISE is fast in works. WITCH DOCTOR was a close 5th in last run, the jockey is very ordinary.
AUCHINLECH-HAWAAIN SUNRISE-FACTION LEADER
2. BEAUTY DANCER lost a well fought race to upcoming LEON CAVALLO, has nothing to beat here. STAR OF PARADISE is a place hopeful. PERFECT REMEMBRANCE is a patched up hopeful. MISS PUKKA should run a forward race.
BEAUTY DANCER-MISS PUKKA-PERFECT REMEMBRANCE
3. DIFFERENT OPINION has a good jockey, the tracks are fine. PLATINUM DREAMS looks improved after the gates. PRINCE OF ARGYLE has been working well, the jockey switch be noted. FLOWER may show a better run, the trainer is doing well here. QUEEN OF SPEED is at a low weight.
PRINCE OF ARGYLE-DIFFERENT OPINION-FLOWER
4. MISCHIEFINHISEYES disappointed as a favorite, may show total improvement like his stable mates. LOCAL WARRIOR is pleasing in works, it won twice last year in Mysore. REFLECTED GLORY is well bred who has been prepared.
LOCAL WARRIOR-MISCHIEFINHISEYES
5. ALLEGRO is maintaining form, the rider is doing well. EXCELLENT SPEED is working well. COMMAND, the well bred horse got disqualified as the rider was weak, should be a different proposition now. PAINT ME RED was a close 2nd, should do well even now.
COMMAND-PAINT ME RED-ALLEGRO
6. GUEST CONNECTIONS looks improved after placing last time, the added distance suits. LION HEART is a top horse, the trip is a bit more. SECRET SONG is really on a song, don’t look at the handicap, the horse will contest the issue. WESTERN COMMAND is maintaining form, the shift from Bangalore course may be a worry. RIO BRAVO is a good type.
GUEST CONNECTIONS-SECRET SONG-WESTERN COMMAND
7. SOUTHERNER & ZOOMING are demotes, may place. REBELLIOUS warmed up too late last time, needs another chance. AMAZING QUEST lost the race due to a poor jockey, the tracks are impressive.
AMAZING QUEST-REBELLIOUS-ZOOMING
8. DON PERGNON may run a forward race.I WANNA FLY ran forward in last couple of races. AZAZEL is a speedy type. FIT FOR FRAY has a handicap jockey who can win if he rides well.
FIT FOR FRAY-DON PERIGNON-I WANNA FLY
9. WORTH A GOLD has won under this jockey at these weights before. YOU’RE MY SENSATION belongs to unreliable types ,may run well with change in name. MAGICAL SPIRIT has come down a lot, the tracks are speedy. SENNA has been prepared for the day.
SENNA-WORTH A GOLD-YOU’RE MY SENSATION
DAYS BEST=====BEAUTY DANCER
DOUBLE=======LOCAL WARRIOR & COMMAAND
PLACE========MISS PUKKA, PAINT ME RED & WORTH A GOLD
UPSET========MAGICAL SPIRIT
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FANTABULOUS HERO FOR SRI NARASIMHARAJA WADIYAR GOLD CUP
Thursday, September 18, 2008MYSORE RACES
1. BREED APART has been working well, has come down in class & has a jockey who is winning races. AMAZING FLORA is in fine trim. DIAMOND SHOWER ran like a dud as a favorite last time , belongs to an ill reputed trainer. MAGICAL ECSTASY may place again. TOUCH OF PARADISE fought out to loose in last run. RED NECK GIRL has come down but can not be supported till it performs.
TOUCH OF PARADISE-BREED APART-AMAZING FLORA
2. STICKIEWIKETDOTCOM has not been consistent but appeals on handicap. ANNA FLEETWOOD is going to be tried again. ROULETTE KING was heavily whipped to finish on board. LIVE IT UP is working well.
STICKIEWIKETDOTCOM-ANNA FLEETWOOD-ROULETTE KING
3. ROYAL AMBER has run with better types, the tracks & the rider are suggestive. LOOKING TO LEAD finished a good 3rd. FLY FREE is working well. QUEEN OF DESTINY may place.
ROYAL AMBER-LOOKING TO LEAD-FLY FREE
4. ALCHESAYE has been a disappointment, belongs to a very poor performing stable. MYSTIC STAR won well & maintains form. SPENDER VILLE is going to be involved again. JERSEY POWER is the other one who is likely to repeat. DOUBLE ELITE is a failed favorite who has been prepared for the day. SUN ZONE is working well.
JERSEY POWER-DOUBLE ELITE-SPENDER VILLE
5. MR MAJESTIC is showing out in works. CHIEF’S DREAM was a surprise winner in last run. FANTABULOUS HERO looks good on handicap, has to win some day. PRECEDE flopped in his last run, deserves another chance.
FANTABULOUS HERO-PRECEDE-MR MAJESTIC
6. SATIN SLIPPER is attractive in tracks. EASY does not run as expected though it beat a good field in summers.. WAR HEAD is due for a win. FALLING IN LOVE twice a winner over 1100m , is likely to get this distance, the tracks are indicative.
FALLING IN LOVE-WAR HEAD- EASY
7. BAFFLED ran as a good 2nd but has not been kept in shape, the trainer is poor. SILKEN LINES is well bred who is most likely to make up for the last defeat today. SPICY STAR flopped in last run. GIFT OF ACHIEVEMENT is ordinarily bred got abroad who took away a lot of public money in last run as a favorite.
SILKEN LINES-SPICY STAR-GIFT OF ACHIEVEMENT
8. MATTER OF OPINION is a demote who has a average rider but the tracks are suggestive. STAMPEDE is showing plenty of zest in trials. AUTHORITARIAN won well & is maintaining form. NO NAME appeals as has not been on board for too long, should get into act soon.
MATTER OF OPINION-AUTHORITARIAN-NO NAME
DAYS BEST========SILKEN LINES
DOUBLE========== ROYAL AMBER & FALLING IN LOVE
PLACE===========BREED APART, LOOKING TO LEAD & MR MAJESTIC
UPSET===========RED NECK GIRL
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ASWA PRATAP FOR THE MADRAS RACE CLUB CUP
Monday, September 15, 2008DELHI RACES
1. LAND CRUISER has been prepared well. SHUBH SHUBH, a half brother to FANAA is catching the eye in tracks. CROSSWAYS looks improved from morning works. SHE’S THE ONE is well bred, the preparation is suggestive.
SHUBH SHUBH-SHE’S THE ONE-CROSSWAYS
2. QUEEN AMEDALE is showing lots of speed in trials, gates & the mock race. STUNNING ROSE , the winner of a million race is a good type who has been prepared. FAURTIES won comfortably & maintains form. SILVER GIRL impressed in mocks & appears ready to fight out.
STUNNIONG ROSE-SILVER GIRL-FAURTIES
3. HIGH OPINION ran a fair race, the handicap favors. DREAM DEBUT has been prepared. RAFFAELLO was a commanding winner who is likely to repeat. GORGEOUS BLUE & GANDIVA are place candidates.
4. SHE’S SEXY has got loads of weight to carry. TAURIAN ran fairly well despite his age. ASHWA PRATAP went away from the field, looks in top form. CORNELIA SUPRA is a speedy aged horse who is at low weights.
ASHWA PRATAP-SHE’S SEXY-TAURIAN
5. SHE’S ROMANTIC is well bred, the dam had won Kolkata Derby, the trip is within compass & preparation is good. BEHAVING BADLY is tracking well. WATER WAVE has won over this distance thrice. ARABIAN TIGER should like the step up in distance.
SHE’S ROMANTIC-WATER WAVE-ARABIAN TIGER
6. ASHWA PADDMA is a hat trick candidate who may find the handicap tough today. LITTLE CUT & WILD WEST are the two off springs of speedy sire CASE LAW whose progeny relishes the cut in turf during this type of season . Of the two LITTLE CUT is better placed to go all the way. SPECTACULAR WIN is at low weights.
LITTLE CUT-ASHWA PADDMA-WILD WEST
DAYS BEST=====RAFFAELO
DOUBLE=======STUNNING ROSE & SHE’S ROMANTIC
PLACE========SILVER GIRL, WATER WAVE & WILD WEST
UPSET========QUEEN AMEDALE
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AUTONOMY SHOULD WIN SAP MILLION
Sunday, September 14, 2008PUNE RACES
1. BU ATTIFEL is an unreliable type, it has placed both times & will be involved under the foreign jockey. MUSTANG SALLY is being regularly worked but the distance is a bit sharp. ARBIAN HERO has not placed for long, this speedy type should go all the way. LATEST NEWS is a versatile old horse who regularly makes money.
ARABIAN HERO(6)-BU ATTIFEL(1)-MUSTANG SALLY(4)
2. FLASHING FLAME will be targeted for a hat trick, he is in top form. MILES AND MORE only runs well when backed. KINGDOM OF LOVE is running forward races. FIERY FORTUNE is at a low weight, the distance suits.
FIERY FORTUNE(6)-KINGDOM OF LOVE(3)
3. WILD TEMPER may not get this distance. ROCCOCO gives hope after placing last time, it has been prepared. SECRET PILGRIM is well bred & in good form. RAGHUVANSH was pulled last time as far as I am concerned though some may think otherwise, it has the blood lines to go over this trip, the handicap is good.
RAGHUVANSH(7)-SECRET PILGRIM(5)
4. HEIFITZ does not appeal for a win. CYCLADES won well, has a rookie jockey for an outside chance. FESTIVE LIGHT is a speedy type, the rider is average. MONOPOLY could not match up to the too good ANGELS GLORY, looks good here. ZARZANTAINE may improve.
MONOPOLY(5)-FESTIVE LIGHT(4)-CYCLADES(2)
5. MYSTERIOUS HEIGHTS was ridden out to finish on board, he is tracking well. AEGINA named after the beautiful Greek Island has not been given an all out run, should be in the thick of things today. FULL FAITH is a speedy type, ran in front last time. SNOW BLIND was pulled in both runs at Mumbai, may be on the go now.
SNOW BLIND(14)-AEGINA(6)-MYSTERIOUS HEIGHTS(2)
6. On paper AUTONOMY, the winner of PBM Million looks taller than the field. The worrying thing is the Pune track which tends to be soft & may be a genuine race run. JUVENTUS is the one who has run close to AUTONOMY in Mumbai, his last win was highly impressive. DIVINE is improved a lot, this son of the top sprinter TIDE OF FORTUNE finished on very well in last run. SALTORO & NORA are both well bred & won their last starts in style.
AUTONOMY(1)-JUVENTUS(2)-DIVINE(4)
7. OYSTER PEARL finished on 2nd despite a slow getaway, the tracks are good. ENCELADUS is tracking well. ENGKEHART is showing fluency in trials, has a good jockey. RED INDIAN was eased up when it could not match up to the speedy CAIRNDHU, it may surprise at low weights. STAR ALWAYS won in record time, may repeat.
STAR ALWAYS(8)-OYSTER PEARL(1)-ENGLEHART(6)
8. VEERA WANG, a sister to black type CELTIC PRINCESS has been steadily prepared. LIVER POOL won comfortably & will be in contention again. Aptly named VIJAYI BHAVA has been running forward races. CENTRE OF ATTENTION placed both times, the tracks are suggestive.
VEERA WANG(3)-CENTRE OF ATTENTION(9)-LIVERPOOL(4)
9. MR GREEDY finally showed off his pedigree by thrashing the field in last run, will be involved from the word go. BLADE RUNNER has been a failure so far. SECRET TALK is working well after a decent 2nd.TOUCH OF LAND flopped in last run, it may also head for the hills of Ooty for private preparation & then recovering for all the efforts at Mysore next year.
SECRET TALK(4)- MR GREEDY(2)- BLADE RUNNER(3)
DAYS BEST======MONOPOLY
DOUBLE========AUTONOMY & VEERA WANG
PLACE=========MUSTANG SALLY,CENTRE OF ATTENTION & MR GREEDY
UPSET==========FULL FAITH
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