Zuccarelli for Scindia Trophy

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All eyes will be on Zuccarelli and Juliette in the Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Trophy (Gr 3), the feature event of Sunday's eight-race card. The Karthik-trained Juliette (CS Jodha up), who had lost her winning edge, has taken her time to get fitter, and this race should tell us how she measures up against the younger Zuccarelli, trained by Pesi Shroff and to be ridden by P Trevor, who is presently in excellent shape. I expect Zuccarelli to continue his winning spree.

First race at 1.30 pm.

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Selections:

P A d'Avoine Trophy - Div II (Class IV; 1400m) Daulat Mai 1, Mysticism 2, Cognosco 3.

R R Komandur Plate (For 4y&o, class V; 1600m) Tasman 1, The President 2, Toofan 3.

The Maharashtra, Gujarat & Goa-Area Trophy (Class IV; 2400m) Kirkiness 1, Hooves Of Thunder 2, Chat 3.

Kheem Singh Gold Cup (For 2y, maidens; 1200m) Portofino Bay 1, Azrinaz 2, Opus Dei 3.

Christmas Trophy (For 4y&o, class III; 1400m) Lord And Master 1, Sunrise 2, Dragoness 3.

Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia Trophy - Gr 3 (For 3y&o; 1800m) Zuccarelli 1, Juliette 2, Northern Lights 3.

P A d'Avoine Trophy - Div I (Class IV; 1400m) Indian Crown 1, Balenciaga 2, Alpine Star 3.

A Geddis Plate (For 4y&o, class V; 1200m) Intense Belief 1, Rhythm Of Nature 2, Spirit Bay 3.

Recommendations
Best bet: Portofino Bay (4-8)
Upsets: Mysterious Girl (2-4), Pure (5-9) & Whatsinaname (7-4)

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.