Indian Racing Industry received a big jolt on May 26th when Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Rule 31(A) of GST which levies tax on gross value. Supreme Court further opined that betting whether on speculative or Skill based games falls under the bracket of gambling.
There is a very faint hope in form of a petition by Race Clubs regarding effect on legal wagering due to GST which will be heard after vacation. Whether Supreme Court will come to rescue of only legal betting second time is something only time will tell.
Appears to be a fav card
Race-1: ARK EMPEROR (1)
ARK EMPEROR looks the best prepared horse of the race with deep conditioning work and strong intent signals. HANIEL appears the improving dark horse with progressive work pattern. PERFECT DREAM relies more on latent class and stable confidence than hard evidence of superior preparation.
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Race-2: MIRACLE STAR (4)
GOLDEN THUNDER runs exceptionally well with fresh legs, preparation pattern is suggestive of a positive intent in this slightly shorter trip as well MIRACLE STAR, the winner of Mysore Derby has proved her class, her mettle against superior horses in Summer season last year, field is weak due to inter-related opponents.
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Race-3: THE ARCHER (8)
THE ARCHER like we mentioned last time needs mile but a run advantage may help him to produce peak performance over 1400mts as well. BORN TO RISE is thoroughly conditioned with repeated strong gallops and looks one of the fittest runners in the field. Major threat if able to transfer morning ability to race conditions. RAMPAGE a well-bred colt has impressed in both workouts, trainer + Jockey means business {5 wins out of 13 pairings} but over 1400mts preference is always for experienced runners. KNOTTY EMPEROR looks overworked and appears to be a grinder rather than a sharp maiden winner.
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Race-4: REFINED AGGRESSION (4)
REFINED AGGRESSION is a progressive handicap colt maintaining excellent condition after consecutive wins and appears capable of defying rise in class before handicapper fully anchors him.
THESSALIAN has attained competitive mark and can complete 1-2 for the stables. SEE THE LIGHT a well-bred filly will not relish the hot pace of this 6f race. TRUE PUNCH in hands of Suraj failed to deliver in 5yrs above group last time. SPLENDID DREAM the stablemate of See The Light is drawn well for his customary front rolling style but lacks class depth to tackle much superior horses
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Race-5: MONEY BAGS (2)
MONEY BAGS and EFFICACY were both highly impressive last-start winners and again appear the principal contenders here. MONEY BAGS looks a progressive handicapper advantageously placed on the weights, maintains fitness and capable of dictating terms if allowed an easy lead over 1400m. EFFICACY remains the class benchmark of the race and could prove hard to contain despite top weight if reproducing recent form. RODNEY was an eye catching winner last time however lack of recent works and strongly run 1400mts race may not suit his aggressively front running style
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Race-6 PRINCE OF VALES (3)
PRINCE OF VALES clocked best finishing effort while winning close home, maintains form, wide draw may not be an hindrance to this pace stalking gelding. BULLET PROOF an impressive winner can traverse the extra furlong, needs to carry back breaking top weight. FEELING GOOD can place at decent odds ALAMGIR is fully exposed. LARISSA is struggling to exit maiden ranks.
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Race-7: CORINTHAN (1)
CORINTHAN seems to have been prepared for this target modest sprint race of class-4. STORMY SHADOW is pitched in last winning Class but with 2kgs over burden. STRAVINSKY a heavy weight gelding will be fancied for Jockey booking but will not relish 6f trip. ROAD RUNNER has credentials to place.
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Place Options: 1-5 / 2-1/ 3-1/ 4-7/ 6-7/7-8
PS: Sunday posting may be slightly delayed
