Chennai 5th March DR,Comments and Selections

Regular Racing returns to MRC {fondly known as GUINDY } after a long  time .No point in pondering over what happened in past.Let Byegones be Byegones.As they say if  someone takes one step of positivity towards you ,we must reciprocate  by taking 2 steps towards them

MRC under new committee headed by a person known for his passion for horse racing is making all right moves to re-establish Madras as prime racing centre of India.This oldest club has best infrastructure to become one.

As a Hyderabadi We are proud that our HRC is going extra way to help Madras Race Club in whichever way they need ,whether it is sending our handicapper to frame cards or vet assistance

Everything is not going to change in a day but yes everything can be changed in long run if the will to do sustains.

As a layman I would like this changes to happen

·         Transperancy --à Regular update of Website,finished timings of all runners

·         Totalizor ---- > Urgent need is to implement tote betting at par with BTC

·         Owners --- > Encourage new owners and restrict same stables entries per race

·         Honesty --- > Accept all shortcomings without any hesitation,seek remedies for such

·         Infrastructure --- > Good seating arrangement,TVS and clean toilets

·         Food --- > Let racing be a fun experience with good ambience and great food

I Sincerely wish MRC all the best in their brave endevour

Coming to races.I have done intensive research of races held this season and based on the data along with my sense of understanding have evolved a system of allotting ratings.Hope this brings good result.

Only DR given here.Comments and final selections will be updated by Friday night

Race1
Sl	Name	DR
8	TAHRIR	687
1	AUTUMN LOVE	662
7	STAR EXCELSIOR	659
15	MORALS	642
4	PHY'EAU LIANG	636
11	DAZZLING VALENTINE	628
18	ROYAL PRINCE	607
12	ONE COOL CAT	576
17	DREAMS OF COURAGE	574
13	SAPHIRA	567
5	EMERALD STAR	564
6	LIGHTENING THUNDER	560
9	BELIEVE IN MAGIC	550
3	WILD NEXUS	546
14	STRAWBERRY DREAM	544
16	ART CONNOISSEUR	544
10	IT'S HIGH TIME	533
2	BARRISTER	527

8.Tahrir-Win

Exacta : 8/1.4.7/1.4.7/3.12.14  [18T]

 Race for local horses

Both 1&7 are running with positive shoe change and seen active in tracks but drawn in outermost boxes,but it has been noted that on MRC track horses usually travel on outerside whereas in other centres horses rush  to grab inner rails.May be the topography of the track is such that it favors outerdraw horses

Other horses who are running in positive shoe change are Wild Nexus who is speedy but no trackwork

Tahrir who runs on demotion and as such has decent chance One cool cat who may run wth pace

And strawberry dreams who failed to sustain over identical distance last time

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Race2		1200
Sl	Name	DR
1	GHOONJ	617
2	LORD DARLINGTON	601
7	STAR LINE	592
3	TZAR	585
5	LIGHT	546
4	ENJOYTHEGOODTIMES	510
6	PAPRIKA	0

6.Paprika-Win

Exacta --- > 6/1.2.7/1.2.7/3.4.5 [18T]

Ghoonj from Bangalore improved a lot in last run,recent tracks are pleasing and emerges as frontline contender

Lord Darlington seems to be morning glory,was badly hanging out in both starts of the career

Star Line was fancied in higher grade race in bng,this ordinarily bred horse does not impress much

Tzar arrived late in Chennai,may be a bit rusty compared to others who came earlier to get acclimatized

Papprika who is half sister to  Turf Dancer and Torremolinos wearing colors of Champaklal Jhaveri was actually in stables of M V Narayan Rao but was shifted to this premier stables and has been prepared keeping this race in view,has reached early and there is news that it is responding well to the new environment,my money definitely on it

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Race3		1600
Sl	Name	DR
2	COPPERGLOW	591
14	AZETIC STAR	573
10	MARKET LEADER	568
11	QUAKER RIDGE	566
7	AGGRESIVE APPROACH	555
1	AAYAN	551
12	FOREST VISION	551
3	PATRIOTIC	550
6	AFORE	545
9	CORIOLIS	537
5	ROMEO	511
8	SOUTHERN SKY	511
13	OXBRIDGE	446

10.Market Leader-WIN

Exacta --- > 10/11.13/1.3.11.13/2.14.7 [18T]

CopperGlow and Aztec Star may lead local challenge but really too much for asking when pitched against battle hardened winners of other competitive centres

Market Leader from Hyd impressed massively in debut when it came like a rocket in last 100mts to beat Masti {next time winner} and in subsequent run stamped its class by authorative start to finish win,has tracked in Chennai and stands very good chance to win and will provide its enterprising owner Rakesh R Jhunjunwala his share of glory in invitation week

Quaker Ridge was a runaway winner at Mysore,was tracking well in Bangalore before leaving to Chennai,should be in strong contention

Aayan was winner of oldies group of lower class in Bangalore,arrived  late,has top weight to tackle

Afore has been consistent but rider does not impress especially in a race where fierce competition expected

Oxbridge owned by Javeed Ghatala one of the committee member of MRC after shifting to Chennai has been given easy runs and now runs with Positive shoes change ,is genuine upset contender

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Race4		1200
Sl	Name	DR
5	CASTLE KEY	644
10	CAPTAIN COURAGE	631
8	GOLDEN LILLY	621
4	MANTRA	610
6	RESURGENT	610
1	THE HEALER	607
2	DEL SANTO	603
3	LIGHT OF MAGIC	603
9	SECRET TOUCH	603
7	SWEET SECRET	576

5.Castle Key-Win

Exacta --- > 5/3.10/1.3.10/4.6.8 [12T]

The Healer is unbeaten horse who is ridden by C Alford hence completely ignored

Light of Magic ran a brilliant forward in last run of Bangalore,if fails to hit front then looses out all chances

Castle Key and Captain Courage wear same silks,Castle Key is better placed in terms of distance suitability and climitization

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Race5		1200
Sl	Name	DR
11	SHIVALIK STAR	649
15	SATELLITE	636
14	VIJAY VIDHATA	634
10	INVINCIBLE PRINCE	631
1	ACCLAIMED	628
8	GALIAT	625
2	ADAM	624
6	DANCING PRANCES	624
12	SHIVALIK STORM	622
13	SMILE STONE	622
16	BRAHMACHARI	621
9	HALL OF GLORY	616
4	CONSTANTINE	611
7	FOREST FLAIR	611
5	DANCING PHOENIX	610
3	BLACK BOLT	609
17	COSMIC TOUCH	602
18	SILVER CHIEFTAIN	582

14.Vijay Vidhata-Win

Exacta : 5.14/5.11.12.14/5.6.11.12.14/1.2.15 [36T]

1.Acclaimed:Distance will be sharp,runs on consecutive days,this run will be used as trial run

2.Adam: Warms up wee bit late,1400mts would have been ideal

4.Constantine:Speedy,will falter in last furlong

5.Dancing Phoenix:Surprisingly did not hit front in last race,will be surely first out of box here,can upset

6.Dancing Prances: Will start as fav,likes to come of the pace,new turf and heavy traffic will have affect

8.Galiat:Not in same league as others

10.Invincible Prince:Struggling as evident by urging trials

11.Shivalik Star:Zestful oldie,drawn well for its comfort,can surprise

12.Shivalik Storm:Has this fame of beating Be Safe in PBBM last year,speedy,cannot be ignored

14.Vijay VIdhata:Best sprinter from hyd,beaten by good horse last time,main contender

15.Sattellite:Set Alight progeny,Will not be able to come of the pace like required

16.Brahmachari:Age in favor but lacks class

17.Cosmic Touch:Returned lame in last run,lacks class

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Race6		1200
Sl	Name	DR
7	TIME AND SPACE	598
6	SPEED QUEEN	597
10	BREAK ON THRU	596
4	QUID PRO QUO	594
2	MAJESTIC STYLE	589
17	SCARLATTI	589
3	SOOTHSAYER	584
18	STAR SKIPPER	583
8	ASHWA PUSKAR	576
11	COUNTRY'S SEPOY	576
1	ASHWA PRAJOT	572
13	CLASSY DANCER	568
16	KINSHASA	563
5	ONE'S OWN	562
14	GLORIOUS CROWN	562
9	FASHION FLAME	561
12	HILLSTONE	555
15	GIVE ME GOLD	550

2.Majestic Style-win

Exacta : 2/3.4/3.4.7.6.10/11.12.13.14.17.18 [48T]

Time And Space winner of oldies group of lower class has not been prepared

Speed And Queen failed to win in lowest class,struggling in trials

Break On Thru was notable runner of lower class but not sighted in tracks

Quid Pro Quo runs with positive shoe change,has conflict of interest with Majestic Style

Majestic Style looks all set to get this race on platter

Soothsayer is ridden by champion jockey of the centre,may not go against MS

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Race7		3000
Sl	Name	DR
6	RODEO	557
1	AGOSTINI	556
11	KING CHARLES	555
9	TOROLOCO	553
3	AVENTUS	553
5	OKAVANGO	552
4	NATIVE FORCE	543
10	WIND STREAM	540
2	ANCIENT TITLE	535
7	SUPREME MINSTREL	511
8	TINTINNABULATION	494

Owing to my limited knowledge of pedigree and staying power   I cannot comment

Hopefully winner emerges from top 3

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Race8		1400
Sl	Name	DR
13	CECIL	588
4	ROYAL DEFENCE	582
2	OMBER GLAZE	578
11	BABUSHKA	575
1	DAZZLER	572
14	PRINCE VAILIANT	570
12	BELLE BRISE	569
5	SILVER BIRCH	568
9	UKULELE	568
10	JANNAT	568
6	CHIFFON	567
18	PURE CHAMPION	553
16	MONTEDORO	547
7	GLORIOUS REGIME	543
15	SPLENDID LIGHT	538
3	RIVER DRAGON	538
8	MISS MIRACLE	537
17	BRAVATA	522

2.Omber Glaze-Win

Cecil is recent winner,gets positive shoe change,will not go against OB

Royal Defence was inteferred in last run which was after long layoff,much depends on riding skills of this ordinary rider

Ombar Glaze won hanging in last time,will be a jobber here

Babuska was strong finishing win,can do well over extended trip

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Days Best:Majestic Style(6-2)

Double:Ombar Blaze(8-2)

Jackpot {147T}

	2		1
3	5		3
5	6	2	4	2
10	11		6
	12		9
	14		10
	15		11