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BTC and professionals have adopted a cautious approach evident by low class races and small cards.
Race-1: ZAYYARA (2)
This is a lowest possible grade race. Class-5 horses lack closing finish and old form also does not hold good hence preference should be for Horses dropping in class or having good recent Speed and Time form ratings or fitter horses. For sprint races in Bangalore outer drawn horses have little chance hence ignoring them. TYAARA, an average bred filly has to carry top weight. ZAYYARA finished a close 3rd in debut, best suited for 1200mts. MYSTICAL QUEEN has best speed numbers but drawn wide. EMBOSOM though long in tooth has credentials to finish in place.
Post Race Notes: Result: 2-8-10
ayyara(80/100) as expected stalked the pace behind front runner Mystical Queen, drifted but in the end won well. Embosom, our choice for place was quietly backed from 4/1 to 2/1, stayed in the 3rd position till end. Tayarra went negative in odds and was never in hunt any stage of the race
Race-2: STALINGRAD (5)
This is a 1300mts race which is neither a pure sprint nor a Route trip. Preference should be given to well-weighted leaders/stalkers with good speed numbers, inner drawn horses will have a better chance. IMPERADOR is a well-bred class-3 prospect gelding but reappears without any preparation. ADORNMENT had an excellent chance in this sprint but drawn wide, if unable to sit in a pace stalking position her chances get diminished fast. VIBRANT QUEEN tried a sprint tactics at Mysore but failed, has limited burst of speed. STALINGRAD looks to be in great shape as evident by pleasing trials and should be strongly involved. QUEENDOM has won a mock race recently, makes handicap debut at decent mark, since both runs of career were poor treating this run as a WATCH run.
Post Race Notes: Result: 6-8-3
Open odds race, 6.Frederika surprisingly and 8.Queendom were joint favs @3/1. Stalingrad and Vibrant Queen remained friend less in market at 7/1. Adornment @9/1 was led to the gates without Jockey {a strong negative trait making horse complacent}
As gates opened on expectedly lines 3 and 8 led followed by 1. Pace collapsed in last 300mts and Fedrika , a debutant zoomed past front runners and won very easily. Queendom and Vibrant queen stayed in second and 3rd position. Our selection Stalingrad went negative in odds from 3.5 to 8/1 and was always in rear
Race-3: ZEPHYRINE(2)
Class 5 sprint race. Preference should be for fitter horses with sprinting or pace stalking abilities drawn in inner draws. Class Droppers having decent Speed and Time form ratings should be the top pick. WINDCLEAVER, a decent bred is never shown in morning trials, Whip-less Jockey and lack of initial speed dents his chances further. ZEPHYRINE with couple of runs under her belt is the most matured among her co-age contestants, she has the ability to be with pace. AGRIMA is clearly a 1400mts horse, has won a mock race on 18th April but not active in trials thereafter, horse lacks initial speed, Jockey Trevor has tough task to place this horse with pace from the wide draw.
Post Race Notes: Result:2-6-1
2.Zephyrine at 90/100 and 3.Agrima @ 2.75 were first two favs and others at longer odds. No appreciable change noted in win and place odds till end. Hno 3 bolted while loading and ran full course and was withdrawn, also 10 was scratched.
As the gates opened fav sat in second position behind Infinity spirit., Zephyrine extended well to win easlly, Royal Jewel stayed on well from inside to finish 2nd pipping Windcleaver .Ladyness was slow in start
Race-4: THRILL OF BRAZIL (1)
This is a class-4 race over 1400mts {Extended Sprint}. Compulsive front runners or plodders, horses with no speed drawn in wider draws, horses with inconsistent Speed/Time Form rating can be ignored. THRILL OF BRAZIL repeats in same C&D working very well, despite wide draw can easily stay with pace and should be able to handle a lenient penalty. EL ALAMEIN performs well in Summer, attained competitive mark, place looks good. GANDOLFINI is a lethargic type. SHE RULES lost at gates in last run, recent trackwork pattern reveals she still remains slow start suspect.
Post Race Notes: Result: ?-?-?
AA
Race-5: BUREVESTNICK(1)
This is a sprint race for 3yrs old maiden horses, only 3 in the field of 9 horses have race experience. We need to focus on horses with speed oriented pedigree and trials. Trainers intent also matters in this type of races. BUREVESTNICK showed the ability to sprint in debut run, eye catching recent trials and top Jockey booking make this colt the top pick. LEGACY FIELD has impressed in gates and fast works, ideally needs 1200mts but can end up close to the winner. COUNTRY'S MCQUEEN has stamina leaning pedigree. DEEP RESPECT, the only ride of the top Jockey has strong stamina influence. PORTIEUX does not appeal on the preparation model.
Post Race Notes: Result: ?-?-?
AA
Race-6: EAGLE EYES (2)
This is a Class-3 1400mts race. We need to focus on horses weighted between 55-58kgs that have finished consistently in Top-3 of this class. Pure Sprinters, Plodders, horses with no speed drawn in outer draws should be ignored. EAGLE EYES earned an excellent Time form Rating for impressive win in last run, outer draw may not be an issue as colt can stay close to pace, top pick. TOLKEIN was fancied for a place spot in Malakpet Derby, well-prepared and should be in contention. WINFIELD performs well in Summer, placed first time over this C&D. MOON STAR won well at start of last Summer season but has been struggling since then.
Post Race Notes: Result: ?-?-?
AA
Race-7: HAZEL(2)
If Stalingrad {R2-5} wins then by Division theory all horses except for bottom 2 horses qualify. ZILFEE from Mysore is an average bred, top weight will have its toll. HAZEL, a speedy filly will shoot like a rocket from innermost draw, will be hard to catch. ROCKING STAR, winner of last start has appeared in a mock race but not given any fast work thereafter. LARISSA is blazing tracks, failed fav in last run over mile and this drop in distance suits but need to be up with pace.
Post Race Notes: Result: ?-?-?
AA
DAYS BEST: EAGLE EYES [6-2]
NEXT BEST: THRILL OF BRAZIL [4-1]
PLACE ACCUMULATOR: 4-2/5-2/6-3
