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FLEETING ARROW who had run a good 5th in Poonawalla Multimillion , later beat ARCHIPENKO coming from couple of lenghts behind later in winter season. Today the two good types would be galloping it out & it looks like ARCHIPENKO may avenge defeat this time.
SELECTIONS
PHOENIX REACH has the pedigree for this distance & is running under a good jockey. The preparation looks weak. ROYAL ARTIST was close 2nd over this trip but the connections are most illusive. GAMPU has impressed in one of the gate practices, the mock race indicates the seriousness for the race. ROYAL FILLY is at a low weight & looks well prepared.
GAMPU-PHOENIX REACH-ROYAL FILLY
MISS HONEYDEW is speedy who has the benefit of a run in this poor lot. STARRY VIEW won her last start convincingly. SENSATIONAL BAY looks prepared, the jockey is negative. NICE GUY may upset. COUELLE is well bred who may have come to hand. LUCKY LOOK may place.
MISS HONEYDEW-COUELLE-LUCKY LOOK
SCIMITAR has been off for long, the tracks are suggestive, should show some zest this season. EVER SO CLEVER has a solid pedigree & is bound to go up, the preparation is sound. STAR PRESENTATION is by a good American sire, the last run suggested need for more ground, may improve. VIOLET HONEY won over this trip in mediocre company, has tracked well. The gate & mock race gives it a chance.
EVER SO CLEVER-STAR PRESENTATION-VIOLET HONEY
COMPTON STAR is showing out in works, may run a forward race. FLEETING ARROW is the best in 3 tear age group at this centre over this distance, will take a lot to get beaten. ALEJANDROS is well prepared, the gates & mock race have been useful. ARCHIPENKO could not contain the onslaught of F ARROW when they last ran, the handicap gives him a good chance to avenge the defeat.
ARCHIPENKO-FLEETING ARROW-ALEJANDROS
ARTURO can upset in this poorly prepared set up. PREDOMINANT may run a forward race. DANCING HIGHNESS is a good type who looks fit, the jockey is a dampener. STYLISH BAY has the benefit of a race run.
ARTURO-DANCING HIGHNESS
MIGHTY HEART ran a very poor race as a favorite last time. MAN UNITED has been well prepared. INTEGER, a winner of her only start is well bred. FLY FOR SURE is at a good handicap who has been given easy rides by non try jockeys. SPLENDID POWER is working well, will fight out at these weights.
SPLENDID POWER-FLY FOR SURE-MAN UNITED
LESTER has run well in winters , the tracks are suggestive. ANOTHER DESTINY , a half brother to MISSEDENT is showing lots of speed in works. HALLMARK is by a speedy mare, she is fast in tracks. PLEASURING is bound to improve on her last run. DOWNTOWN is sister to black type AUXILLARY, should run a decent race.
PLEASURING-HALLMARK-LESTER
DAYS BEST=====MISS HONEYDEW
DOUBLE=======ARCHIPENKO & PLEASURING
PLACE========ROYAL FILLY, MAN UNITED & HALLMARK
EAT IF FAVORITE=PHOENIX REACH & INTEGER
UPSET========NICE GUY
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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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ARCHIPENKO FOR SPEAKER'S CUP
Saturday, May 31, 2008Posted by Sarat Sharma at 9:42 AM 0 comments
SET ALIGHT IS ALL SET TO WIN FERNSHILL'S JUVENILE MILLION
Sunday, May 25, 2008Bangaore Races
SET ALIGHT has the credentials of winning the first million of the season at cramped odds as she is highly rated who showed out in a mock race beating speedy KIARA who decimated the class 2 field yesterday.
SELECTIONS
1 MARCEGALIA, a brother of STEELIUM is notable in tracks, the NEGATIVE POINT IS THAT THE jockey is old with a poor recent record.REGAL RANSOM may need more preparation & distance. YOUR DESTINY has a hopeful jockey, the only run was in good company. STIRRING has been given two gates, may be tried.
YOUR DESTINY-MARCEGALIA-REGAL RANSOM
2. NOBLE VIEW is well bred is working well. CAPRIOSKA has not lived up to her potential so far, has lot of early speed. FLAIR QUEEN flopped as a favorite, may improve. SHOOT A RAINBOW was an impressive 2nd who is tracking very well, the only worry is the jockey with a dubious record.
SHOOT A RAINBOW-NOBLE VIEW-CAPRIOSKA
3. PACIFIC GROOVE ran a credible 3rd to DORABELLA , may be tried. ATLANTUS may run on board, there are no tracks ? SAFARI has been shining in works, looks good. PINNAKINI could not stay on despite good initial speed, may make a race of it with a change in rider.
SAFARI-PINNAKINI-ATLANTUS
4. VALIANT BAY got up to win in a good time, this well bred is on the way up. RIMPUCHE won easily against a fair field, the preparation is good. STAR OF NATURE is a failed favorite. TOOFAN EXPRESS has been sharpened up here.
VALIANT BAY-RIMPUCHE-SOUND OF NATURE
5. SET ALIGHT is outstanding based on performance & preparation. MARK OF GIBRALTAR is a costly well bred who was very impressive in debut, the tracks show he has improved a lot. FANTASTIC QUEST has shown some attractive tracks, the pedigree is mediocre. ROYAL AMBER is a good type whose 2nd last time may be due to bad riding. PALAZZIO’S SUN is a good sprinter who is by the top sprinting mare.
SET ALIGHT-MARK OF GIBRALTAR-ROYAL AMBER
6. LITTLE SPLENDOUR is working well. CELESTIAL SON ,a brother to speedy METALIQUE has been well prepared. SCENIC MELODY is well bred who is yet to show potential. ON A ROLL is a good sprinter who is at a good handicap.
ON A ROLL-CELESTIAL SON-SCENIC MELODY
7. VAN DER STAR has run in good company, the good allowance jockey gives him a chance. AGASSIZ may run well in new colors. CHILLY WIND has been well prepared, has handicap advantage. ALCHESAYE may place, the tracks are impressive. EL GORDO won as a surprise item, has a top jockey now.
VAN DER STAR-CHILY WIND-EL GORDO
8. MEXICAN WAVE has come down in class, the jockey gives him a chance despite the age factor. BADDA RUPPAIYA, the only four year winner in this field has worked well. FIERY BUSSINESS has been well prepared. VALID BID is attractive in trials. PRINCE NORBET a decent bred has come to hand, the gates were an indication.
PRINCE NORBERT-MEXICAN WAVE-BADDA RUPPAIYA
DAYS BEST=====VALIANT BAY
DOUBLE=======SHOOT A RAINBOW & SAFARI
PLACE=========ROYAL AMBER, CHILLY WIND& BADDA RUPPAIYA
UPSET=========MARK OF GIBRALTAR
EAT IF FAVORITE=REGAL RANSOM &MEXICAN WAVE
Posted by Sarat Sharma at 12:02 PM 0 comments
CROCODILE HUNTER FOR KARNATAKA POLICE CUP
Saturday, May 24, 2008Bangalore Races
A tricky card awaits the public today as some of the races are being contested by a level lot of runners. It appears that Hyderabad lot is yet to get involved seriously & hopeful contestants will be local horses only.
The Karnataka Police Cup is an open affair in which choosing a winner may be difficult because of no recent form, however CROCODILE HUNTER who has changed stables may upset the favorite who has poor credentials.
1. GRIS RAPIDE is a speedy type who is pleasing in tracks but has a non try jockey. ALEXANDERTHEGREAT is working well. JAAN BAAZ a half brother to black type SPECIALIZE has been well prepared. OPPRIMO has a good jockey, the preparation is there, but the breeding is crying for more distance.
GRIS RAPIDE-OPPRIMO-ALEXANDERTHEGREAT
2. LIGHT BRIGADE is full brother to REGAL CONNECTION, Kolkota Derby Winner, the tracks are impressive. SIR ALMAS is working well. LOTUS LEAF was given a horrendous ride when she ran as a favorite, the tracks show fluency & keen ness. PERFECT ANALYSIS is OK in tracks.
LOTUS LEAF-PERFECT ANALYSIS-LIGHT BRIGADE
3. HILL OF GRACE is a decent type who is attractive in trials. QUEEN’S GUEST won a sprint but this full sister to ROSMINI could not improve upon at Mumbai, the tracks here indicate lot of speed, the breeding also suggests that she is a sprinter, may not go all the way. SPARK OF ISIS was a suggestive 4th in the last run, the horse may upset. STRATEGIC PARTNER is brother to black type AMORINA may run a good race.
HILL OF GRACE -SPARK OF ISIS-QUEENS GUEST
4. TALK OF THE DEVIL is a game horse, the weight is a stopper. VANQUISH has not been handled well by the trainer, looks weak here as he has won only in class 4 so far. STAFIRE is a useful type who is well prepared. CROCODILE HUNTER is showing out in works. RENASCENT who is really at it in tracks may be the doosra from the stables.
CROCODILE HUNTER-VANQUISH-STAFIRE
5. STRONG MINDED is a good handicapper who is pleasing in works. KIARA is a speedy filly whom all have to chase, the connections have a good thing if they want to win. CIMMARON is a speedy type who is blazing the tracks. RAIDER’S SUN may run well. LUSH FOLIAGE is at good handicap.
KIARA-STRONG MINDED-LUSH FOLIAGE
6. ALCMENE is nice type, may not like the step up in distance. STAR OF WASHINGTON appears to be main hope as of now of the great owner for the summer classics, should win. EQUIDAE won impressively, will be fighting for supremacy. VALID EXPECTATIONS is a speedy type who may go the added distance.
STAR OF WASHINGTON-EQUIDAE-VALID EXPECTATIONS
7. ROYAL HERO is working well. MAAHI VE is impressive in works. LIGHTNING BLUES has been on board mostly, it is due for a win but needs more distance. LUCKY GOLD STAR has been tracking only under this rider looks good on handicap.
LUCKY GOLD STAR-ROYAL HERO-LIGHTNING BLUE
DAYS BEST====STAR OF WASHINGTON
DOUBLE=======LOTUS LEAF & KIARA
PLACE========SPARK OF ISIS, VALID EXPECTATION & LUCKY GOLD STAR
UPSET========RENASCENT
EAT IF FAVORITE=QUEEN’S GUEST & ROYAL HERO
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WOPLD PEACE FOR TV REDDY MEMORIAL TROPHY
Thursday, May 22, 2008Mysore Races
1.RANVEER has run with higher class horses last year at Bangalore, the tracks show he is ready for an overdue win. FULL STEELE from the same stable ran a good 2nd at Bangalore on the last day, he is also working well. BORN PURPLE may be tried as he is tracking fine. ARTIC SUNLIGHT still a maiden at 6 years is a place hopeful.
RANVEER-FULL STEELE-ARTIC SUNLIGHT
2. ANALIKA may run on board in this poor lot of runners. TOBIN has been a disappointment so far .GEMSBOK may place. RECORD TIME is a speedy type, the gate practice can be an indicator and interestingly the younger brother LUMINOUS GOLD won at Bangalore.
RECORD TIME-GEMSBOK-TOBIN
3. DASHIND AFFAIR is working well. ARTIC PRINCESS is running after a long lay off yet she has an edge over the field. MEHEK had a reasonable run in gate practice, can place. WOLF has not obliged for long. PRETTY YASHASHVINI is a speedy type who may exploit the low weights.
PRETTY YASHASHVINI-ARTIC PRINCESS-WOLF
4. WAY TO WEALTH runs well when fresh, has a good jockey. TURBANATOR who is tracking well has not won for long. DELTIC STAR appeals on handicap, the rookie jockey may be able to place. STAR DANZIG has been bought down in scales, it likes to win in his first appearance. ARISIA is notable in tracks.
STAR DANZIG-WAY TO WEALTH-DELTIC STAR
5. SANDOKAN is a game horse who likes to lead all the way, he is working well. PENNY TWEEDY is impressive in works. WORLD PEACE is the only ride of the jockey, the horse is clocking fast time at the track, can win this distance by the mature rider. MMR BEAUROCRAT is a game horse.
WORLD PEACE-SANDOKAN-PENNY TWEEDY
6. MILLENIUM FORCE has a weak field to tackle. BERKLEY SQUARE had won his last start convincingly. STICKIEWICKETDOTCOM is an unreliable type who ran a couple of good races at Bangalore. STAR OF PARADISE is working well.
MILLENIUM FORCE-STICKIEWICKETDOTCOM-STAR OF PARADISE
7. BOUNTIFUL BEAUTY is a useful type who is a winner of nine races. SULEIMAN PASHA is tracking well. ARDMORE has come down a lot, may upset. ON CALL may place. DANCER’S WAVE is in fine trim and the 3 year old is on the up.
DANCER’S WAVE-SULEIMAN PASHA-ARDMORE
DAYS BEST=====STAR DANZIG
DOUBLE=======WORLD PEACE-DANCER’S WAVE
UPSET=========ARDMORE
PLACE=========WAY TO WEALTH, SANDOKAN &STICKIEWICKETDOTCOM
EAT IF FAVORITE==FULL STEELE & ARTIC PRINCESS
Posted by Sarat Sharma at 12:47 PM 0 comments
NEW EDGE FOR MIDNIGHT COWBOY CUP
Wednesday, May 21, 2008New Edge has a clear advantage in the feature event as the only serious contender Hail Mikhail belongs to the same stable & may not be interested where the top owner's runner is a fancy. The opening day looks good for favorites & Z Darashah should be in thick of things as his runners are looking good on paper.
1. CASHFIRSTTICKETNEXT-CLASSIC ARMOUR-CELERITY
2. SPECIAL GALLERY-BOSSY BOSS-GYPSIE'S ADVISE
3. HIDDEN PLEASURES-CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-WINDSOR SQUARE
4. BOLD PROMISE-SOUTH LEO-BEE FOR YOU
5. NEW EDGE-MELBOURNE LADY-HAIL MIKHAIL
6. IRISH WHISPERS-SATIN SLIPPER-MASTER PROSPECT
7. ARMAMENT-AMBIENS-HEROISM
DAYS BEST====BOLD PROMISE
DOUBLE-=====CASHFIRSTTICKETNEXT & SPECIAL GALLERY
PLACE=======BOSSY BOSS,SOUTH LEO& MELBOURNE LADY
EAT IF FAVORITE==CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Posted by Sarat Sharma at 1:23 PM 0 comments
RUNNING BULL FOR JAYCHAMRAJA WADIYAR CUP
Sunday, May 18, 2008BANGALORE RACES
A very tough looking card faces the public today as most races wear an open look. After a reasonably good opening day when only two races went to outsiders, the trend might be differnt on the second day. Running Bull who runs well after being rested may oblige in the lead event.
1. WORD TO WORD is working well, the try jockey is an indicator. MISS MARVELOUS impressed in gates. GRACIAN may place. ORANGE ORCHARD has been brought down & prepared, may win.
ORANGE ORCHARD-WORD TO WORD-GRACIAN
2. TOMSK has worked very well un winters, the breeding is for speed &the gates with speedy Valid Expectations show fitness. SUNNY COLOURS is half sister to VIJAYRAAJ, tracks are OK. SUPREME HARMONY showed out in tracks, may run true. DIFFERENT OPINION was fancied in her runs in winters, should run well in this weak set up.
TOMSK-DIFFERENT OPINION-SUNNY COLOURS
3. MIGHTY HEART is impressive in tracks. GRAND MADAME is well bred & has an edge based on her last run with the best horses in juveniles. DOUBLE ELITE has been prepared. Moneyinthebank is speedy, may not go the distance.
GRAND MADAME-MIGHTY HEART-DOUBLE ELITE
4.LUMINOUS GOLD is fit & working well. SPICY STAR appeals on his good 2nd to On A Roll, will fight out as the tracks are eye-catching. GLORIOUS PRINCESS is good in works, has a speedy pedigree. BLUSHING BEAM would have beaten stable mate favorite LUNAR LUST but was pulled by the jockey, looks too good here. CLOUSEAU may run well.
BLUSHING BEAM-GLORIOUS PRINCESS-SPICY STAR
5. FIGHTING STAR is showing out in tracks. RIVER ISLAND has not won for long despite being fancied often. AN EQUAL MUSIC retains form from winters. BEE THE STAR is working very well ,can win all the way. BORN BEAUTY appeals on weights.
BEE THE STAR-RIVER ISLAND-BORN BEAUTY
6. BULL is in top condition, appeals on handicap also. ROYAL AMBASSADOR is maintaining winter form. JET FIRE is well prepared. CLASSIC SKY may show improvement. OUR LITTLE SAVAGE is a game horse.
RUNNING BULL-ROYAL AMBASSADOR-JETFIRE
7. GARA FLUID is speedy. DAMGOOD may run well. CHAILA BABU has been well prepared. ZAOIS may run on board.
GARA FLUID-CHAILA BABU-DAMGOOD
8. STONE OF DESTINY is a game handicapper. WONDER SMILE is a black type winner who should beat all in this class. FLAMING LAMBHORGINI likes this distance. SYMBOL OF SPEED has not won for long ,may upset. WELCOME BACK has the scales in her favor.
WELCOME BACK-WONDER SMILE-SYMBOL OF SPEED
9. ADORABELLA is looking for a hat trick based on her speed. MASQUENADA had won a sprint stylishly last year, may try again. ENFORCER has been braught down in scales. DOCK OF BAY appeals on handicap.
DOCK OF BAY-ENFORCER-MASQUENADA
DAYS BEST====BLUSHING BEAM
DOUBLE======TOMSK & GRAND MADAME
PLACE=======SPICY STAR, ROYAL AMBASSADOR & SYMBOL OF SPEED
EAT(If Favorite)==RIVER ISLAND & CHAILA BABU
Posted by Sarat Sharma at 12:16 PM 1 comments
BRAHAMPUTRA SHOULD WIN KRISHNARAJA WADIYAR CUP
Saturday, May 17, 2008The opening day of the season looks like a favorite card day with runners from the leading stables of Ganapathy appear to have an edge over the respective fields. The feature event should be won by Delhi horse Brahamputra who has enough class to carry the top weight to victory.
1. YOU BEAUTY is speedy sister of HERECOMESTHEBABE, the tracks are fine. MINT has been working very well. PLEASURING, is reasonably well bred but has not yet been under race pressure, impressed in gates. FLYING FLAME a half sister to Land of Peace well prepared. ACQUITAINE is showing out in tracks, the speedy filly will be hard to catch.
ACQUITAINE-PLEASURING-YOU BEAUTY
2. ROYAL CHIEF is speedy. Enduring Star a half brother to Ivanka is eye catching in works, will fight out with the foreign jockey atop. STAR PRESENTATION is a classic hopeful who got beaten by top horses in Mumbai, looks good on paper. AHIRA is pleasing in works, this sister to Sugar Blaze & Sugar Brown appears a good handicapper. SALSERA was a notable 2nd to speedy Valid Expectations, should improve on that run.
STAR PRESENTATION-SALSERA-ENDURING STAR
3. AMAZING FLORA has been given a couple of gates, is a troublesome horse. SPREAD A SMILE is working well. ASTONICAL ran a decent race to place, may do so again. KING OF GOOD TIMES has come down in handicap, can surprise. ASPIRING SEVEN is always a trier.
SPREAD A SMILE-ASTONICAL-ASPIRING SEVEN
4. COSTA MESA is tracking fine. PIED HARRIER has been well rested , it is due to win & appeals on rider & handicap. POETIC appears to have overcome her problem, tracks are good. MISS HONEYDEW has a fashionable jockey ,may run on board.
PIED HARRIER-POETIC-MISS HONEYDEW
5. STAR WAVE has run in multi million, earlier runs give him an edge here. MILAGRO has worked well. ATTRACTRESS is well bred who is pleasing in works. REPIQUE won it’s only start impressively, the tracks are notable, will fight out. CART WHEEL appeals on weights.
STAR WAVE-REPIQUE-ATTRACTRESS
6. BRAHAMPUTRA is a speedy horse who won the North India Derby easily, he is fastest on tracks so far seen. MERCURIAL has been working well, it won in first appearance last summer. STYLISH BAY warmed up to upset win last time.
BRAHAMPUTRA-MERCURIAL
7. MAC has won twice under this rider, looks difficult on handicap. SANGINI is very pleasing in works. MISS PUKKA appears to have recovered from leg problem. STAR BLUE is maintaining winter form. ANOOSHEEK appeals at these weights.
SANGINI-ANOOSHEEK-STAR BLUE
8. OWN VOICE is well bred who has raced with much better company, looks good here. SPRAWLING ELEGANCE has been sharpened up well by the rider in works. SPARK OF GOLD is working fine. KAJURAHO is well bred who is speedy in trials.
OWN VOICE-KAJURAHO-SPRAWLING ELEGANCE
DAYS BEST---OWN VOICE
DOUBLE------STAR PRESENTATION & STAR WAVE
PLACE--------SALSERA, REPIQUE & KAJURAHO
EAT IF FAVORITE-PLEASURING & POETIC
Posted by Sarat Sharma at 11:53 AM 0 comments
THREE YEAR OLDS FOR THE BANGALORE SUMMER SEASON
Thursday, May 8, 2008At the onset of Bangalore Summer Season last year I had listed out a number of hopefuls giving out a bit of detals for my fancies. Pedigrees do play a very important part in a horses future prospects & they form the basis on which the sport of horse racing is based. Again this year it is my endevour to share my thoughts on the three year olds who are going to be on the Bangalore tracks soon. I was on the mark last year about the classic hopefuls , this year the number of fillies in the potential list are more.
1. ALL MY COLOURS is by ASTANA, Stayer’s Trophy, Bangalore Oaks etc, half sister to confident victory, 3rd in Mysore Derby & predominant, who both matured late, she is likely to improve now.
2. ALCMENE by THREE FOR FANTASY , has won two races in winters, should be targeted for sprints only as the breeding suggests.
3. AVELINE is by ANGEL HEIGHTS, North Indian Derby. she is full sister to Angel Star, Ministrel Heights, Rave & Divine Honey. She is yet to race but looks promising from her works.
4. ARISTOS is by OKAWANGO, who is by King Mambo a highly rated sire. The dam Leros has stout bloodlines having won over mile & a half twice at France.
5. ARCHIPENKO is half brother to BOLD BIRD, Perfect Mover & useful Paul Joey. His fighting second FLEETING ARROW showed the tremendous potential.
6. CLOUSEAU is by speedy dam Compulsory & a half brother to Cameo Role, he is shaping up well in tracks.
7. CASSANDRA is full sister to Cascabel, the grand dam Asian Lady has produced CHILLI GIRL, Cup Of Gold & Asiatique.
8. CALMING INFLUENCE is half sister to speedy types HESPERUS & Angara.
9. DESERT RULE is by DESERT STYLE. The grand dam is ZAYA who has given us STARSKY, Indian Derby winner & Aspinalls.
10. EXCLUSIVE GREY is by CAPE STAR .The grand dam CORDON BLEU, won Indian Derby. This full brother to Capresse has won twice & looks promising in sprints/ mid distance races.
11. EQUIDAE is by DESERT STYLE, a son of GREEN DESERT. She is bred for speed.
12. EXCELLENT ABILITY is half sister to GALLOPING BAY, National Trust, & Fantastic Prince.
13. FELICITAD is by BARATHEA , a proven sire out of a stout mare who provides enough stamina elements.
14. FAIR QUEEN is full sister to Asiaticus & Asiatique & half sister to Chilly Girl. The pedigree has been promising without having met expectations. The upcoming trainer is likely to get the best out of this one.
15. FLEETING ARROW has proved to be the best at this centre so far winning all three starts. The breeding suggests that the horse is basically a mid distance type & may not stay. He is full brother to Peace Prize & Scimitar.
16. FOREVER MARK is full brother to PUISSANT & half brother to Present Glory.
17. GENTLE KNIGHT is full brother to ACCESS ALL AREAS . The grand dam SNOW has given classic winner SNOW DEW.
18. GLORY BOUND is full brother to speedy You’re Beautiful & Beckham.
19. GLORIOUS PRINCESS is half sister to SPINOZA.
20. GRAND MADAM is full sister to STAR LUMINARY .The grand dam KOLAR GOLD produced FLYING BRAVE, AVEROFF & ARDELIS.
21. HALLMARK is full sister to Loughborough,The dam was a speedy class I mare.
22. HOLYOAKS is half sister to HAUNTING MEMORIES, Pastiche & Soul Mountain.
23. INSPIRING TRUST is full sister to Almandine & Purple Blaze.
24. KAJURAHO is full sister to FLIGHTINGALE & good type Bee The Star.
25. LADYBANKS is full sister to TIDE OF FORTUNE & Axiology.
26. LESTER is full brother to Ka Ching & Sirroco.The half brother Fabulous Jet had won seven races.
27. LOTUS LEAF is full sister to useful Crocodile Hunter & half sister to Adam’s Gesture & Eminent.
28. LATVIA is by a mid distance type mare Goblet Of Fire. The grand dam Riaza has produced a number of winners like Saytara & Star Galaxy.
29. MUSIC ON DEMAND is full brother to sprinters Bold Blaze & useful Sea Spray.
30. MARK OF GIBRALTOR is a promising colt from the MAM stable who may mature to be a classic type. He is by the highly rated sire Salt Lake, it would pay to watch his progress.
31. MIND ME has beena promising runner in the winters. The grand dam is Asian Lady.
32. MYSTIC DANCER is full sister to the celebrated MYSTICAL . The elder briother Mystified could not perform due to physical setbacks.
33. MONEYINTHEBANK is a speedy filly who has speed element from both parents side.
34. NOBLE KINGDOM is full brother to Santong Etoile, Allez Indi & good type Romantic Getaway.
35. NOBLE VIEW is second foal of useful type ANAGRAM .
36. OWN VOICE is half sister to Indian Derby winner VELVET ROPE & the speedy PETRONELLA. The horse has been showing promise & could mature as a reasonable sprinter.
37. PLEASURING is half sister to STAR PRINCESS, the grand dam Preparation was a top mare producing five black type winners in EXHILARATION (Indian Derby) , STELLAR ROLE, STARFIRE BOY , CLASSIC CONQUEST & ACE.
38. PALAZZIO’S SON named after his illustrious mother PALAZZIO, two times winner of sprinter’s cup, he is perhaps the most hopeful 3 year old from Padmanabhan’s stable.
39. QUEEN’S GUEST is full sister to ROSMINI ( Sire) , & half sister to ONLY FOR GOLD.
40. STAR WAVE a full sister to LA UNIQUE & half sister to CEIL FLEURI is showing lot of potential & may mature as a good type.
41. SOVEREIGN SEAL is full brother to OASIS STAR, & good types in Lago Medio & Oyster Gem.
42. SAFARI is a speedy type , the grand dam Parfait Amour had produced Stayer’s Cup winner ALAMEDA.
43. SCENIC MELODY is half sister to RUBEN STAR & SPECTACULAR QUEST. The dam FOREST FANTASY was a multi classic winner.
44. STAR OF WASHINGTON is a classic hopeful who won his only start stylishly. He is full brother to celebrated SOUTHERN EMPIRE & CLASSICAL ACT.
45. SARMAIDAR is a half brother to STAR OF THE CROP & SINGH. The grand dam CHAITANYA RATHAM , winner of South India Derby, she produced ASTRONOMIC , Indian Derby . The dam FOLLOW THE STAR won Golconda Oaks.
46. VALIANT BAY a winner of two races has Lady Harriet as the grand dam who gave us FOREST FANTASY, ENRICO (Sire), & OUR MINISTREL. The cross between two good sires from two top stables is interesting.
The Mumbai based horses who are likely to be good types are:-
1. FLAMING ACE who is by winner of eight races with stout blood lines, a classic hopeful.
2. GLEAMING SKY who is the daughter of the most improved sire & is 3/4 sister to Pune Derby winner RAY OF LIGHT.
3. SET ALIGHT a 3/4 sister to Poonawalla million winner NOBLE OPINION, the highest rated unbeaten filly in the country as of date who is likely to be targeted for the classics.
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