Shroff likely to dominate Sunday card

Trainer Pesi Shroff has entered so many aces from his yard that it looks very likely the ace trainer will dominate the proceedings of the trophy-studded eight-race card.

While three of his horses--Wilderness, Bon Vivant and Solomon--look poised to win their respective races, punters may face a sort of dilemma between his Circle Of Bliss and Mariinsky as both of them will be running in the same race, the grade 3, A C Ardeshir Trophy, which is slated as the feature event of the day.

Though Circle Of Bliss has astounding Pune form to support her claim for the top spot, I feel Mariinsky, in the hands of DK Ashish, may be able to stun her and the rest of the field.

First race at 1.30 pm.

Selections:
Municipal Commissioner's Trophy - Div II (Class IV; 1400m)
Wilderness 1, The Other Song 2, Blend Of Elegance 3.

Rotary Club of Thane Northend Cup (Class II; 2000m)
Fire Engine 1, The General 2.

Red Rufus Double Stakes (Class III; 1400m)
Bon Vivant 1, Delightful Lady 2, Presence 3.

Gracias Saldanha Memorial Million (For 3y&o; 1000m)
Dancing Phoenix 1, Greek God 2, Way Out 3.

G2 Gold Cup (For 2y, maidens; 1000m)
Phoenix Tiger 1, Evidence 2, Flying Show 3.

Metro Motors Auto Hangar Sir H M Mehta Million (For 3y; 1200m)
Solomon 1, Spider Man 2, Joshua 3.

A C Ardeshir Trophy (Grade 3) (For 3y&o; 1600m)
Mariinsky 1, Circle Of Bliss 2, Silver Streak 3.

Municipal Commissioner's Trophy - Div I (Class IV; 1400m)
Made To Measure 1, Strawberry Crush 2, Lucky Pineapple 3.

Recommendations
Best bet: Bon Vivant (3-8)
Good bet: Solomon (6-4)
Chance bet: Wilderness (1-8)
Upset: Star Lightning (8-10)

Today's pools
Super jackpot pool: 3,4,5,6,7,8
Jackpot pool: 4,5,6,7,8
Treble pool: I - 5,6,7; II - 6,7,8
Tanala pool: All races.