Serjeant At Arms, winner of six races from seven starts, has scared away all his rivals except two--Highland Breeze and St Andrews--as he gets readyt to go through his final prep race before the Indian Derby
Serjeant At Arms, winner of six races from seven starts, has scared away all his rivals except two--Highland Breeze and St Andrews--as he gets readyt to go through his final prep race before the Indian Derby. The Gr 2, Ramniwas Ramnarain Ruia Gold Cup may turn out a virtual exercise workout for the champion colt with his regular partner Sandesh to guide him.
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On current form, Critics Choice who is bidding for a hat-trick on this track may be able to extend her winning streak despite having to tackle an extra furlong. However, she will have to be not only at her best, but also at her most alert as among her rivals are Renee, who has finally resumed her winning ways; Dancing Prances, who is perhaps on the decline but still retains fire in his belly; and most important--Holy Smoke, who seems to have acquired good form if his recent track trials are any indication. I expect Critics Choice to win from Holy Smoke in a close finish.
First race at 4.30 pm.
Selections:
Yawar Rashid Trophy (Class II; 1400m)
Korol 1, Artistic 2, Star Councillor 3.
Ramniwas Ramnarain Ruia Gold Cup (Gr 2) (For 4y; 2000m)
Serjeant At Arms 1, St Andrews 2.
Lachman K Advani & Maya L Advani Trophy (Class IV; 1600m)
Glorious Eyes 1, Othello 2, Prince Of Heart 3.
Forbes India Cup (Class III; 2000m)
Frivolous 1, Uncle Scrooge 2, Sherlock 3.
Sir H M Mehta Trophy (Class III; 1200m)
Benezeer 1, Maduro 2, Stardom Calling 3.
Radheshyam Jhunjhunwala Million (For 4y&o; 1400m)
Critics Choice 1, Holy Smoke 2, Renee 3.
Fight Hunger Foundation Trophy (For 3y, maidens; 1200m)
La Magnifique 1, Timeless 2, Windsor Forest 3.
Mohammed Rasheed Beg & Rahat Beg Trophy (Class IV; 1000m)
Gran Paradiso 1, Furiosa 2, Alpine Express 3.
Recommendations
Best bet: Serjeant At Arms (2-2)
Good bet: Gran Paradiso (8-4)
Chance bet: Critics Choice (6-4)
Upset: Flashing Honour (3-10)
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.