Meek surrender

 

 40% GST on horse racing related activities {Entrance fees, Bookies stall fees and Betting} came into effect from 22nd September. Transition was lifeless without any murmur or resistance from clubs, as if Turf clubs have resigned to their fate and chose the convenient way of surrender rather than fight

In contrast recently just a few weeks back British Horse Racing authority called for a one day race strike in protest against proposed tax increase from 15 to 21 %. . They vociferously presented the perils of choking the legal way of betting. Prominent racing figures {Breeders and professionals} aired their views thru Social, Print and Electronic Media.  This is how an industry threatened reacts proactively. 

It is said those who stay in glass houses cannot change clothes with lights on!.. Can the clubs be trusted with complete transparency. Just last week there was a news that at Bangalore Turf club winning tickets were punched in the evening after the races!!  Not naming any particular club but it is no secret the blatant mal practices regarding the racing is ignored by the custodians of fair racing .With such blatant acts of dishonesty how can we, the racing patrons, except clubs to take a moral or legal stand against Government's arbitrary decision.  

28% was a severe blow and this 40% is fatal blow. It will become impossible for the owners to stay in game for long.

Racing is taking a full circle. It all started with just one or two days of racing in a week and we are heading towards that scenario again. 

Madras racing will cease to exist after this season, Kolkotta races with hardly 180 horses {many setback cases in that too} will die a natural death very soon, they may conduct races fortnightly from next Monsoon season. Hyderabad race club is rich and can run races on empty stands but they need owners for that who are deserting fast. Rwitc has backing of powerful people, they may sail thru for few more years. Bangalore and Mysore clubs will fall for Government sooner than we expect. Delhi races, who even cares, it is glorious version of Gymkhana races

 

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Critical Update on the Proposed 40% GST for Indian Horse Racing

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The GST Council is scheduled to meet between the 3rd and 4th of September to finalize new tax slabs, which are expected to be rolled out from September 22nd.

A matter of grave concern for the Indian horse racing industry is the proposal to place betting and gambling in a 28% "sin tax" slab with an additional 12% Compensation Cess, resulting in a total effective GST of 40%. Crucially, this tax is proposed to be levied on the full value of the bet (the pool size) rather than on the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) or the club's commission.

The Imminent Threat:

If the GST Council adamantly implements this 40% tax on the actual bet value, it will render the entire business model of Indian horse racing financially unviable. Such a high tax burden on the total pool would drastically reduce prize money, discourage ownership, and ultimately lead to the collapse of the industry. In simple terms, Indian racing is as good as dead under this structure.

The Viable Solution:

The only saving grace is to convince the government to apply the GST solely on the club's commission (the platform fee), a model already successfully implemented for financial services like stock market trades. In the stock market, GST is charged only on the broker's fee, not on the entire transaction value. Applying this same principle to horse racing would ensure the industry's sustainability while ensuring the government collects legitimate revenue.

Call to Action:

It is imperative that the Turf Authority of India (TAI) acts immediately. The TAI must submit a comprehensive and compelling representation to the GST Council and the Ministry of Finance. This representation should clearly outline:

• The catastrophic economic impact of a 40% tax on the pool value.
• The successful precedent of taxing only the commission/fee in analogous sectors like stock broking.
• The positive economic contributions of the racing industry (employment, tourism, agricultural support for breeding) that are at risk.

The need of the hour is swift and decisive action from the TAI to secure a fair and rational tax framework before the critical GST Council meeting.

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From 28% to 40%: A Death Sentence for Horse Racing?

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The recent announcement rationalizing GST into two primary slabs of 5% and 18% offered a glimmer of hope for India's beleaguered horse racing industry, which has been strangled by a punitive 28% GST since 2017. However, this hope is now clouded with alarming uncertainty. Disturbingly, there are indications that the government may adamantly enforce a devastating "sin tax" of 40% on the sport.

Such a move would be nothing short of a death sentence. The previous 28% rate was draconian enough, crippling the legal totalizator and pushing the industry toward collapse while fueling a massive illegal betting ecosystem. A 40% tax is unconscionable and would irrevocably destroy this 150-year-old sport. It would erase the livelihoods of over 1.5 lakh people employed directly and indirectly, many in the agrarian supply chain, while maintaining a glaring double standard. This moral stand against a regulated sport remains absent for other forms of speculation, like the stock markets, which are astronomically larger in volume. The choice is clear: a rational tax rate that allows a legacy industry to survive and contribute, or a prohibitive levy that will kill it outright.

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PM Announces GST Rate Rationalization: Relief for Horse Racing Industry?

 In a welcome move, the Prime Minister has announced the simplification of GST slabs, reducing them to just two rates of 5% and 18%. This could finally bring much-needed relief to the horse racing industry, which has been burdened by a draconian 28% GST since May 2017. The exorbitant tax rate crippled the legal totalizator system, driving punters towards illegal betting channels. Despite being a regulated sport that employs around 1.5 lakh people directly and indirectly—many in the agrarian sector—the government's harsh GST and TDS policies have severely throttled the industry. Ironically, while moral objections are raised against horse racing, the same scrutiny is absent in far larger speculative markets like stock trading, which operates at volumes thousands of times higher. The revision in GST rates could be a crucial step towards reviving this struggling yet economically significant sector.

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Notice

 End of subscription for  month of April, the Racing season, and the Deccan Selections Blog.

I have strived to present the data in an easy-to-read format, along with my insights and selections, with the utmost sincerity. The worksheet not only served as a tool to assess a horse's chances before a race but also acts as a valuable collection of general comments on horses—covering their breeding, distance suitability, and class—which may aid your decisions in future races.

I extend my deepest gratitude to all subscribers who have supported and trusted me over the years. The buck stops here, as I will be switching roles and will no longer be able to provide worksheet subscriptions starting next year.

I wish everyone a pleasant and rewarding racing experience in the coming years.

Yours faithfully,

Vinod Vyas

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Those were the days

 Accidentally came across a very old post from  the blog. 

Check the selections, top-3 in DR and results of

 R-1, R-5 and R-9

I was able to tip 20/1, 20/1 and 100/1 winners along with Tanala for the same races

Kol 12.11.2016 

Kol 12.11.2016 Results

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Note

 Owing to poor footfall here no further posting 

Thanks and Be safe

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South Africa and UK Races 19.04

  🇿🇦  Turffontein 19.04

First Race at 4:10 PM

R-1 : 2 . FAR BEYOND—DAYS BEST

R-2 : 3 . SCORPIO

R-3 : 4 . RED PENNY—NEXT BEST

R-4 : 6 . ROSY LEMON

R-5 : 8 . CIRCLE OF GRACE

R-6 : 8 . STROKE OF MERCY

R-7 : 8 . PRESSONREGARDLESS

R-8 : 5 . ADDRESS THE NATION 

🇬🇧 Musselberg 19.04

First Race at 6:20 PM

R-1 : 4 . ZOWAL

R-2 : 1 . ALZAHIR

R-3 : 3 . AMERICAN AFFAIR

R-4 : 4 . ALIGN THE STARS—NEXT BEST

R-5 : 3 . WISE COUNSELLOR

R-6 : 6 . EPIDAVROS—DAYS BEST

R-7 : 2 . BALON D'OR

🇬🇧 Wolverhampton 19.04

First Race at 9:50 PM

R-1 : 1 . BILLY MCGARRY

R-2 : 3 . WARRIOR MODE—DAYS BEST

R-3 : 1 . GINCIDENT

R-4 : 5 . ROMANTIC SPIRIT—NEXT BEST

R-5 : 6 . MOON OVER THE SEA

R-6 : 1 . SAFFREDI

R-7 : 1 . ROYAL ACCORD

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South Africa and UK Races 18.04

 🇿🇦  FAIRVIEW 18.04

First Race at 3:35 PM

R-1 : 1 . AUGUSTA ROSSO

R-2 : 1 . ZATARA MAGIC

R-3 : 1 . LADY SILVANO

R-4 : 2 . LIGHTNINGFORK

R-5 : 8 . GOLDEN GREY-- DAYS BEST

R-6 : 8 . IGUGULETHU—NEXT BEST

R-7 : 9 . KING'S RANSOM

R-8 : 5 . DIRECT HIT

R-9 : 2 . GOCEKWITHLOVE 

🇬🇧 NEWCASTLE 18.04

First Race at 5:45 PM

R-1 : 2 . GLITTERING LEGEND—NEXT BEST

R-2 : 4 . BERKSHIRE WHISPER

R-3 : 1 . CLOUD COVER—DAYS BEST

R-4 : 3 . ROI DE FRANCE

R-5 : 1 . MARSHMAN

R-6 : 4 . CHARLOTTE'S WEB

R-7 : 1 . ROARING LEGEND

🇬🇧  LINGFIELD 18.04

First Race at 6:00 PM

R-1 : 12 . TORTURED SOUL—NEXT BEST

R-2 : 13 . HITCHED

R-3 : 8 . BRAVO ZULU

R-4 : 6 . CAJETAN

R-5 : 10 . LADY MANZOR—DAYS BEST

R-6 : 7 . ROAD TO WEMBLEY

R-7 : 6 . BACKSPIN

🇬🇧  CHELMSFORD 18.04

First Race at 6:10 PM

R-1 : 11 . ANGLE LAND

R-2 : 2 . CRITICAL ACLAIM

R-3 : 11 . FOREVER PROUD

R-4 : 4 . AMAYSMONT

R-5 : 1 . CABALLO DE MAR

R-6 : 8 . SKY MAJESTY—DAYS BEST

R-7 : 12 . MISTER MOJITO—NEXT BEST

R-8 : 6 . JIFF'S ARMY

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VAAL and DELHI 17.04

 VAAL 17.04

R-1 : 1 . MIZZEN SWORD—DAYS BEST

R-2 : 12 . GENOVEFA

R-3 : 1 . ICHACHA

R-4 : 4 . ARTIC SILVER

R-5 : 5 . CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD

R-6 :7 . SAFE SPACE—

R-7 : 7 . BOB'S YOUR UNCLE-- NEXT BEST

R-8 : 4 . NIGHT VIGIL

R-9 : 6 . MAVERICK QUEEN

R-10 : 1 . HONG KONG

R-11 4 . VIRGIN RIVER

 

Race-1		1200	40-66 Div-1
Sl	Name	DR	TR	TD	Trv	Jkv	Dv	Age	Shoes	Prep	NTR
5	ZUCARDI	649	76,91		18	10	19	20	0	70	56
2	ASHWA SARDAR	636	80,42	39	29	12	11	10	0	20	32
3	ATTENBOROUGH	636	62,-22		25	18	45	20	100	70	61
6	LIKE MY CHILD	623	48,94	48	22	29	12	60	100	70	68
4	MASTER CAUSEWAY	619	44,62	44 62	18	21	28	0	100	70	58
7	EASTERN CROWN	606	45,19	19	18	10	24	0	0	70	42
1	ASHWA MARIYA	595	35,92	35	29	19	8	40	100	60	62
Top 4 in NTR		6-1-3-4

 

Best: LIKE MY CHILD (6) – A symphony of speed and distance, just needs to hold the tune.

Next Best: MASTER CAUSEWAY (4) – Whispers of brilliance, waiting for the right moment to roar.

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Race-2		1200	40-66 Div-2
Sl	Name	DR	TR	TD	Trv	Jkv	Dv	Age	Shoes	Prep	NTR
3	TEQUILA	668	80,58	58	27	0	55	40	100	70	59
6	MASTER STOUTE	653	71,74	46	18	9	26	0	100	70	54
5	USTAAD JI	652	69,66	66	23	20	22	0	100	70	55
4	MISS MARMALADE	624	48,59	50	18	0	12	0	100	70	46
1	ASHWA GAJRAJ	612	62,61		29	12	11	40	100	70	57
2	EMPEROR ASHOKA	605	49,27	27	25	20	14	20	100	70	52
7	SENOR	602	28,42	42	18	13	31	10	0	70	46
Top 4 in NTR		3-1-5-6

 

Best: MASTER STOUTE (6) – A steady heartbeat in a race full of question marks—trust the consistency.

Next Best: USTAAD JI (5) – Wily veteran who knows how to pounce when the pace collapses.

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Race-3		1000	20-46 Div-1
Sl	Name	DR	TR	TD	Trv	Jkv	Dv	Age	Shoes	Prep	NTR
8	NASHVEGAS	695	83,-56		18	21	0	40	100	70	61
7	WERONIKA	674	83,37	83	21	13	8	20	0	70	44
5	CALYPSO KING	671	76,13		21	18	0	60	0	70	58
1	ASHWA EMPEROR	667	115,62	115 62	29	16	28	0	100	70	53
6	WINNING LEGACY	659	58,58	68	25	0	22	20	0	70	45
2	MISS IRINA	633	58,69	69	26	0	35	10	100	70	53
4	ASHWA YASHVIR	588	-7,105		18	12	0	60	0	70	47
3	MIGHTY	577	19,44	19	18	13	7	0	0	70	42
Top 4 in NTR		8-5-2-1

 

Best: WERONIKA (7) – Steady as a heartbeat, primed to grind them down in the final furlong.

Next Best: NASHVEGAS (8) – If he rediscovers his spark, he could light up the track.

Dark Horse: MISS IRINA (2)—if she turns up in the right mood, she could spoil the party.

 

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Race-4		1000	20-46 Div-2
Sl	Name	DR	TR	TD	Trv	Jkv	Dv	Age	Shoes	Prep	NTR
4	LUCKY LIPS	669	79,58	79	27	13	13	0	100	60	49
3	ASHWA KANIKA	668	83,71	83 71	29	19	38	10	100	60	61
5	SUNCHASER	654	59,50	59 50	21	0	27	0	100	50	43
8	MERIDIA	632	43,57	57	21	18	8	20	100	70	60
2	SMILES	626	66,61	66 61	19	0	25	100	100	30	53
7	CASHIER	619	45,24	24	23	20	24	40	0	70	54
1	DIVINE DANCER	616	63,39		31	35	70	60	100	70	78
6	DREAMS	613	19,48		18	0	0	0	100	60	40
Top 4 in NTR		1-3-8-7

 

Best: ASHWA KANIKA (3) – A sleek storm waiting to erupt—if she starts well, she finishes best.

Next Best: LUCKY LIPS (4) – Gutsy and game, always finds a way to stay in the money.

 

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Race-5		1100	80&ab
Sl	Name	DR	TR	TD	Trv	Jkv	Dv	Age	Shoes	Prep	NTR
1	WONDERFULL LADY	691	117,76		25	0	0	20	100	60	51
2	ANGEL IN MY HEART	681	130,68	130	27	0	20	10	100	60	53
9	BIG DECISION	677	81,107		23	28	21	40	100	70	66
11	SHE'S A BEAUTY	677	75,95	91	26	28	38	10	100	60	63
4	ASHWA ZORAWAR	671	129,74		29	35	70	40	100	40	63
5	GALWAY BAY	639	40,67	101	18	21	33	20	100	70	64
8	TANTALISING STAR	634	34,82	128	27	18	33	20	0	70	54
6	LODGE KEEPER	630	34,79	112	27	13	21	0	100	70	51
3	ASHWA YASHODHRA	623	93,5		29	16	70	10	100	70	62
7	HUKAMORI	604	19,67	98	18	13	33	10	0	70	47
10	EYES ON THE PRIZE	529	-40,63		25	0	0	10	100	70	45
Top 4 in NTR		9-5-4-11

 

Best: ANGEL IN MY HEART (2) – If she rediscovers her old spark, she’ll leave them breathless.

Next Best: SHE'S A BEAUTY (11) – Elegant and effective—could steal the show with a clean break.

 

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Race-6		1100	1--26
Sl	Name	DR	TR	TD	Trv	Jkv	Dv	Age	Shoes	Prep	NTR
7	STRIKING DISTANCE	653	71,51	71 51	18	18	13	0	100	60	53
8	SUPER SONG	643	56,73	56	27	13	17	40	0	50	45
6	FRANCO	641	69,-9	-9	25	28	27	0	100	70	58
4	MISSEY BOY	639	70,53	70	18	19	29	40	100	70	67
5	ROYAL BABY	624	66,54	54	18	10	23	10	100	70	53
2	KIEF	617	56,48	56 48	27	35	0	40	100	60	61
1	JET SPACE	613	42,62	42 62	21	13	9	20	100	70	54
9	GAMATI	583	15,41	15	18	21	9	20	0	70	47
3	NIZBATI MALANG	537	-1,29		18	21	0	40	0	70	45
Top 4 in NTR		4-2-6-1

 

Best: STRIKING DISTANCE (7) – A patient hunter who times his run to perfection—today might be his day.

Next Best: MISSEY BOY (4) – Fresh and feisty, could spring a surprise if he handles the pressure.

 

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DAYS BEST:  3-7 WERONIKA

NEXT BEST:  5-2 ANGEL IN MY HEART

 

SUPPLEMENT DATA {T-J==Trainer +Jky, Hr+Jky==Horse +Jky, First Up==Run after a gap of 100+ days}

 

Race-1
Sl	Name	T-J				40-66				Class3+1200				Hr+Jky				First Up				Class3Div-1
1	ASHWA MARIYA	9	4	1	24	2	2	1	14	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	3	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	2
2	ASHWA SARDAR	5	4	3	52	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	4	0	0	0	1
3	ATTENBOROUGH	3	11	12	135	0	5	1	23	0	3	1	6	0	1	0	3	0	0	1	4	0	1	0	4
4	MASTER CAUSEWAY	2	4	1	20	4	3	2	21	1	2	1	6	0	1	0	3	2	0	2	6	1	0	1	4
5	ZUCARDI	2	0	0	3	1	0	0	2	0	0	2	9	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	5	0	0	0	0
6	LIKE MY CHILD	6	8	8	58	0	3	1	12	0	1	0	6	2	2	0	7	0	0	2	4	0	0	0	1
7	EASTERN CROWN	0	2	0	21	4	0	4	44	2	0	1	9	0	0	0	7	1	0	0	6	1	0	0	12
Race-2
Sl	Name	T-J				40-66				Class3+1200				Hr+Jky				First Up				Class3Div-2
1	ASHWA GAJRAJ	5	4	3	52	0	0	2	7	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	0	0	1	3	0	0	1	1
2	EMPEROR ASHOKA	0	1	0	5	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	0	0	0	2
3	TEQUILA	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	4	0	0	0	0
4	MISS MARMALADE	0	0	0	0	4	1	1	33	0	0	1	6	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	5	1	0	0	7
5	USTAAD JI	8	10	10	88	0	0	1	7	0	0	0	2	1	1	2	15	1	0	0	6	0	0	0	0
6	MASTER STOUTE	0	2	0	11	3	1	3	21	2	1	1	8	1	0	0	7	2	1	1	6	0	1	0	3
7	SENOR	2	3	1	23	1	3	2	25	0	1	0	4	0	0	1	11	0	0	0	4	0	1	1	8
Race-3
Sl	Name	T-J				20-46				Class4+1000				Hr+Jky				First Up				Class4Div-1
1	ASHWA EMPEROR	0	0	0	0	2	3	2	12	2	3	2	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	0	2	1	5
2	MISS IRINA	0	0	0	0	4	3	3	22	4	3	2	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	2	1	6
3	MIGHTY	2	3	1	23	3	3	5	20	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	7	0	1	0	7	1	0	0	2
4	ASHWA YASHVIR	0	1	0	8	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	1
5	CALYPSO KING	19	18	18	149	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	3	0	0	0	0
6	WINNING LEGACY	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	9	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	4	0	0	0	0
7	WERONIKA	1	8	4	53	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	5	0	0	0	0
8	NASHVEGAS	2	4	1	20	0	1	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	1
Race-4
Sl	Name	T-J				20-46				Class4+1000				Hr+Jky				First Up				Class4Div-2
1	DIVINE DANCER	133	62	49	418	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	5	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
2	SMILES	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
3	ASHWA KANIKA	9	4	1	24	0	1	1	8	0	1	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	7	0	0	1	4
4	LUCKY LIPS	1	0	0	10	0	1	0	14	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	2	1	6	0	0	0	3
5	SUNCHASER	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	13	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	1	0	0	3
6	DREAMS	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	6	0	0	1	3
7	CASHIER	8	10	10	88	1	2	1	14	1	1	0	6	2	0	1	15	0	0	0	3	1	1	0	4
8	MERIDIA	19	18	18	149	1	1	1	16	0	1	1	6	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	4	0	1	0	3
Race-5
Sl	Name	T-J				80&ab				Class1+1100				Hr+Jky				First Up
1	WONDERFULL LADY	0	0	0	0	2	4	2	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	2
2	ANGEL IN MY HEART	0	0	0	0	2	1	0	8	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	5
3	ASHWA YASHODHRA	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	6	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	4
4	ASHWA ZORAWAR	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	3
5	GALWAY BAY	2	4	1	20	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	2	0	5
6	LODGE KEEPER	1	0	0	10	1	1	1	16	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	2	1	0	4	6
7	HUKAMORI	2	3	1	23	3	2	0	18	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	5	2	0	1	4
8	TANTALISING STAR	3	3	2	38	0	3	1	8	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	2	1	0	1	3
9	BIG DECISION	9	6	6	51	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	1	1	1	3
10	EYES ON THE PRIZE	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	7	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	4
11	SHE'S A BEAUTY	12	11	10	77	0	1	2	9	0	0	2	2	3	1	3	16	1	1	1	4
Race-6
Sl	Name	T-J				1--26				Class5+1100				Hr+Jky				First Up
1	JET SPACE	0	2	1	22	2	1	2	13	1	0	0	4	0	1	0	5	0	0	0	4
2	KIEF	61	61	36	291	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	0	0	0	3
3	NIZBATI MALANG	5	4	11	62	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1
4	MISSEY BOY	0	0	1	2	1	0	2	4	1	0	1	2	1	0	4	8	0	0	1	3
5	ROYAL BABY	0	0	0	0	3	1	4	14	2	0	1	6	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3
6	FRANCO	4	6	10	46	2	1	2	5	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	2	2	1	7
7	STRIKING DISTANCE	1	3	2	16	0	3	1	14	0	1	1	3	0	2	0	4	1	2	2	8
8	SUPER SONG	1	0	0	10	0	0	1	3	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
9	GAMATI	14	18	24	191	0	0	1	5	0	0	1	3	3	0	3	25	0	0	1	4

 

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