Sunday, May 2, 2010

Bangalore Horse Racing Summer Season

The Bangalore Summer Horse Racing Season kicks off from the 15th of May. To catch all the action, please logon to

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Jacqueline wins Prive' Equine Racing Excellence Awards

Jacqueline (leading filly & champion horse), Shirke, P.Shroff and I.Chisty were declared winners of the Prive' Equine Racing Excellence Awards.

The inaugural holding of the Awards was held in a grand ceremony on Saturday night at the Mahalaxmi Race Course Members lawns. Tata Housing hosted the ceremony.

The winners: Leading owner: Mr. & Mrs. Vijay B.Shirke; Leading owner (less than 10 horses): Mr. & Mrs. J.K.Rattonsey; Leading Syndicate: Sopher Racing Syndicate; Leading trainer: Pesi Shroff; Leading trainer (20 or fewer horses): Zadmal Singh; Leading jockey: Imran Chisty; Leading allowance jockey: D.S.Rathore; Leading sire: Placerville; Leading colt: Becket; Leading filly: Jacqueline; Leading juvenile: Beautiful Stranger; Champion winning horse: Jacqueline.

Jockey of yesteryears Shamu Chavan was honoured with the Life Time Achievement Award.

Mr. D.N.Adenwalla was given the Life Time Achievement Award for serving the Club as a Trainer and Stipendiary Steward.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Bangalore Horse Racing Season

Catch the whole action of the Bangalore Horse Racing Season live with me on http://bangalorehorseracing.blogspot.com/

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Seletions for Mumbai Races (25th April 2010)

Following are the Selections for Mumbai Races to be held here on 25th April 2010.

Race No 1 : Snow Queen 1, White Knight 2.

Race No 2 : Starrer 1, Staristocracy 2, Pure Power 3.

Race No 3 : Arbudh 1, Suavemente 2, Shodaan 3.

Race No 4 : Sea Angel 1, Mohabbi 2, Secret Magic 3.

Race No 5 : Estevez 1, Forever Young 2, Lago Medio 3.

Race No 6 : Orion Star 1, Tease Me 2, The Rebel 3.

Race No 7 : Sea Diamond 1, Mischevious Z 2, Tearaway 3.

Race No 8 : Always Smile 1, Insite Soul 2, Flying Tackle 3.

Race No 9 : Young Offender 1, Sea Shower 2, Forward Charge 3.

Day's Best : Sea Diamond (7 - 1).

Good Bets : Starrer (2 - 3) & Always Smile (8 - 1).

Upset : Urban Warrior (4 - 5), Rising Glory (6 - 4) & Caramel (9 - 2).

! ! ! ! ! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST ! ! ! ! !

Friday, April 23, 2010

Selections for Mumbai Races (24th April 2010)

Following are the selections for Mumbai Races to be held here on 24th April 2010.

Race No 1 : Star Trainer 1, Sweaty Betty 2, Avon Creek 3.

Race No 2 : Misschevious Trot 1, Cosmopolitan 2.

Race No 3 : Rose Bowl 1, Absolute Reality 2, Native Strategy 3.

Race No 4 : Saddlers Rule 1, Sacred Relic 2, Ariane 3.

Race No 5 : Any Time Money 1, Chak De 2, Fiery Fox 3.

Race No 6 : Bullet 1, Titleist 2, Star Of Zoltan 3.

Race No 7 : Victor Ivanov 1, River Tern 2, Macho Uno 3.

Day's Best : Bullet (6 - 2).

Best Bets : Star Trainer (1 - 3) & Rose Bowl (3 - 3).

Upsets : Living The Dream (4 - 2), Amaranza (5 - 6) & Borzu Again (7 - 14).

! ! ! ! ! ! ! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Selections for Mumbai Races (23rd April 2010)

Following are my selections for Mumbai Races to be held here today 23rd April 2010.

Race No 1 : Deep Purple 1.

Race No 2 : Creme De La Creme 1, National Icon 2, Adams Law 3.

Race No 3 : Spirituall 1, Pepe Junior 2, Agha 3.

Race No 4 : Final Attack 1, True Elegance 2, Gimme Hope 3.

Race No 5 : Wild Torronaado 1, Soophie 2, Elemento Style 3.

Race No 6 : Pure Devotion 1, Chopasni 2, Born Destiny 3.

Day's Best : Final Attack (4 - 4).

Good Bets : Creme De La Creme (2 - 1) & Spirituall (3 - 2).

Upsets : Splendid Secret (1 - 2), Snow Blind (5 - 6) & The Right Man (6 - 6).

! ! ! ! ! ! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST ! ! ! ! ! !

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Selections with Pointers for Mumbai Races to b held on 18th April 2010

Following are the Selections with Pointers for Mumbai Races to be held here on Sunday 18th April 2010.

Race No 1 : San Rafael 1, Jaanemann 2, Peregrine Falcon 3.

San Rafael : Won last time out. Maintains form. Can defy the penalty.
Chak De : Will try a start to finish attempt. An Upset Chance.
Jaanemann : Tracking very well. Will not go down without a fight.
Peregrine Falcon : Ran in good company. Wil be right there.


Race No 2 : De Nada 1, White Knight 2, Belligerent 3.

De Nada : Won well last time out. Can do it again.
Belligerent : An unextended 3rd to Cosmopolitan over 1400m. With 200m more to travel, will be a different proposition.
Snow Queen : Won in her last outing. Penalised. Will take a lot of beating today.
White Knight : Ran a fighting 2nd to Snow Queen. Can trouble the best.


Race No 3 : Green Signal 1, Urban Warrior 2, Winning Treat 3.

Green Signal : Can make it a start to finish attempt.
Urban Warrior : Running on demotion. Can fight for honours in this medicore lot.
Winning Treat : Should fight for minor placings.
Monk's Ferrari : Was unextended in her last 2 runs. Earlier ran a good 3rd to Satsuma Star. If my connections decide, I will be right there at the finish.


Race No 4 : Ecstatica 1, Dear Liza 2, Call To Arms 3.

Ecstatica : Won easily over the same trip in a smart timing of 1.23.72 secs. Should be the good bet of the day.
Dear Liza : Won well last time out. With extra 200m to run, will take a lot of beating.
Call To Arms : A Handicap chance.


Race No 5 : Albuurz 1, Check Her Out 2, Monarchos 3.

Check Her Out : A Speedy customer. Runs with an Upset Chance.
Monarchos : Won in a tight finish last time out. May defy the penalty.
Creme De La Creme : If a decide to put my best foot forward, I can make them all run.
Albuurz : Ignore last 2 runs. Working exceedingly well. Will be hard to beat.


Race No 6 : Cabriolet 1, Mr Greedy 2, Sea Star 3.

Mr Greedy : A consistent performer who runs with an Upset Chance.
Cabriolet : Won easily in his first start in Mumbai over 1400m in a record timing. Working very well. Will be hard to beat.
Sea Star : Has been a good campaign so far but may find it hard this time to beat Cabriolet.


Race No 7 : Sheikha 1, Emerald Star 2, Takestwototango 3.

Sheikha : A failed favourite in her only run this season. Tracking well. With Jockey B.Prakash onboard will try to make amends.
Takestwototango : Won impressively in her debut start. Working well in the morning trials. Will try to make it 2 in a row.
Emerald Star : Won over the same trip in his last start. Running on promotion. May surprise.
Alaska : Can make it a start to finish affair. An Upset Chance.


Race no 8 : Blackjack 1, Su Chaliyo 2, Flying Jewel 3.

Su Chaliyo : Came from nowhere to finish an impressive 3rd in his debut run. Tracking well. Can win.
Alice Springs : Working well. May win in her debut itself.
Blackjack : A well bred filly. Working exceedingly well. Will not go down without a fight.
Flying Jewel : Ran an unextended 5th in her last start. May surpise over this extended trip.


Days Best : Ecstatica (4 - 1)

Good Bets : Albuurz (5 - 8) & Cabriolet (6 - 2)

Upsets : Chak De (1 - 2), Monk's Ferrari (3 - 5) & Alice Springs (8 - 4).


! ! ! ! ! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST ! ! ! ! !

WATCH OUT FOR SELECTIONS WITH POINTERS FOR THE RACES TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY 18TH APRIL 2010.

Selections for Mumbai Race (17th April 2010)

Following are the Selections for Mumbai Races to be held here on 17th April 2010.

Race No 1 : Sea Angel 1, Kimaya 2, Blau Himmel 3.

Race No 2 : Dante Rossetti 1, Dancing Dame 2.

Race No 3 : Clarion Call 1, Thanda 2.

Race No 4 : Shabdeez 1, Shodaan 2, Marine Zone 3.

Race No 5 : Arbudh 1, Patek Philippe 2, Suavemente 3

Race No 6 : Blue Thunder 1, Kiss Away 2, Silver Sands 3.

Race No 7 : Zaracha 1, Zahretta 2, Banana Boy 3.

Race No 8 : Adam's Pleasure 1, Silver Souls 2, Caramel 3.

Day's Best : Zaracha (7 - 3)

Good Bets : Dante Rossetti (2 - 1) & Clarion Call (3 - 1)

Upsets : Ibis (1 - 3), Blades Of Glory (4 - 2) & Socaroro (5 - 7)

! ! ! ! ! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST ! ! ! ! !

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Selections with Pointer for Mumbai Races (11th April 2010)

Following are the selections with pointers for the races to be held in Mumbai today.

Race No 1 : Fire Vault 1, Lightning Cavalry 2.

Fire Vault : Consistent performer. Good in morning workouts. May win.
Lightning Cavalry : Good 2nd to Western Challenge in his previous start. May upset.


Race N0 2 : Untouched 1, Houdini 2, Pound Foolish 3.

Untouched : Impressive winner in his last start. Can do it again.
Houdini : Finished an impressive 2nd behind Grey Island. Should win now.
Pound Foolish : Very well prepared. Can trouble the best.
Victor Ivanov : An upset chance.


Race No 3 : Royal Companion 1, Sol 2, Ariane 3.

Royal Companion : Ran an impressive 2nd to Ancient Wonder. Working well. Should be the best bet of the day.
Sol : Won in a start to finish attempt in his last run over 1800m. With 400m less to travel, may find the trip to sharp.
Ariane : If anyone beats Royal Companion, it will be me.
Steely Dan : Ignore last run. Previously won impressively over 1200m. A Place chance.


Race No 4 : Illuminate 1, Demonstrator 2, Grand Warrior 3.

Illuminate : Ran 4th to Demonstrator in his last run over the same trip. Has a good handicap chance to win.
Demonstrator : In rousing form. Will defy the penalty & make it 4 wins in a row.
Grand Warrior : Ran a good 2nd to Demonstrator. Working well in the trials. May win now.


Race No 5 : Applaud 1, Rigel 2, Legionnaire 3.

Applaud : Ignore last 2 runs. Moving well in the morning trials. Should not go down without a fight.
Rigel : Came from nowhere to finish an impressive 4th in his only run behind Moon Star. Should fight every inch of ground.
Legionnaire : Can fight for minor placings.
Thunder Strike : Debut Run. Working well. May upset.


Race No 6 : Superior Quest 1, Keringdingan 2, Star Empire 3.

Superior Quest : Ran an impressive 3rd behind the too good Dear Henry. Working well. May win.
Keringdingan : Ignore last run in the Poonawalla Multi-Million. Previously won impressively over same distance. With Jockey Srinath onboard, will be a different proposition today.
Star Empire : Running after a long lay off. Working well in the trials. May emerge victorious.
Serenity : Won well over 1000m. With 200m more to travel may take a lot of beating.
Delphi : Won in her only start in Mumbai. Working exceedingly well. May trouble the best. Runs with an upset chance.


Race No 7 : Scholar 1, Forever Young 2, Lago Medio 3.

Scholar : Comfortable Winner last time out. Will defy the penalty & win again.
Forever Young : Ignore last run. With Jockey B.Prakash onboard, will be a different proposition.
Irish Queen : Working well. May go cose to the winner.
Lago Medio : Has come down on scales. Runs with an Upset Chance.


Race No 8 : Brave Gun 1, Gold Vault 2, The First Lady 3.

Brave Gun : Working well. Will make it a start to finish affair.
Gold Vault : Has come down a lot in scales. Will fight it out for honours.
The First Lady : A speedy customer. Runs with an upset chance.
Mischevious Z : If my connections desire, I can make them all run for their money.


Days Best : Royal Companion (3 - 6)
Good Bets : Untouched (2 - 5) & Illuminate (4 - 3)
Upsets : Victor Ivanov (2 - 10), Delphi (6 - 3) & Irish Queen (7 - 7).



! ! ! ! ! WISH YOU ALL THE BEST ! ! ! ! !

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Mumbai Race - Selections (10th April 2010)

Following are the Selections for the Mumbai Races to be held here on 10th April 2010.

Azul (1 - 3)
Brutus (2 - 1)
Dear Liza (3 - 3)
Fish Pilot (4 - 4)
Mumtaz (5 - 4)
Aqualina (6 - 4)
Alize (7 - 2)


Wish you all the best.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Probable Winners & Odds for Mumbai Races (4th April 2010)

Probable Winners with Probable Odds with Pointers.

1) Orion Star : Odds : 7/2.
Finished a good 4th behind Blue Thunder. Tracking well. Should not go down without a fight.

2) Tearaway : Odds : 12/1.
A very speedy contender. If the connections decides, he can make them all run. Watch the ring for clues.

3) Lampard : Odds : 6/4.
Came from way behind to finish a close 4th behind Magical Mantra. Should make amends now.

4) Tara : Odds : 3/1.
Finished 4th behind Fire Vault in the only start that she had in Mumbai. Previously ran with good horses in Pune. Should be hard to beat.

5) Catalyst : Odds : 3/1.
Ignore last run. Previously came from nowhere & just lost on post from Kiss Away in 1200 Meters. With 200 Meters more to run & B.Prakash astride should be a good bet for the day.

6) Spitz : Odds : 6/1.
Always came across better horses in his 4 starts in Mumbai. Working well in the morning workouts. Can win in this set.

7) Crystal : Odds : 18/10.
Debut run. Blazing the morning tracks. Should win in her debut run.

8) River Force : Odds : Even.
Won well in this last 2 starts over 1000 meters. In pink of condition. Should make it a start to finish attempt & complete the hatrick of wins.

9) Creme De La Creme : Odds : 4/1.
Shaped like a winner, but just lost to Royal Gesture in his previous start. A very speedy customer. Should make amends for her previous loss.

Days Best : Catalyst (5 - 3)
Good Double Bet : Lampard (3 - 2) & River Force (8 - 1).
Three Upsets : War Major (1 - 7), Apache Indian (4 - 1) & Star Trainer (7 - 4).

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Probable Winner with Odds for Mumbai Races (28th March 2010)

Probable Winners with Probable Odds & pointers are given below.

1) El Tropico - Odds : 60/100.
Won very easily last time out. Should easily defy the penalty & win again.

2) Ikaria - Odds : 6/4
Ran an impressive 4th in the Spinters' Cup Grade 1. Should be had to beat.

3) Sea Sparrow - Odds : 13/10
Ignore previous run as he was held up for a clear run in the last 150 meters. Blazing in the morning trails, should win easily in this set.

4) Bullet - Odds : 3/1
Ignore last run wherein he stumbled at 700 meters thereby losing considerable ground. Previously ran an impressive 3rd in his debut run in a competetive set. Should come out of maidens ranks today.

5) Dignity Amplified - Odds : 5/2
Failed favourite in his last run over same distance. Working well in the morning trails. Should make amends.

6) River Star - Odds : 10/1
Was a close 2nd till 300 meters wherein he got a severe check & lost all chances. Running first time after being gelded. Working exceedingly ell in the morning trails & with Jockey P. Trevor claiming 5 Kgs allowance will make it a start to finish affair.

7) Onassis - Odds : 3/1
Winner of the Ruia Cup. Then ran an impressive 4th in the Indian Derby. His last run came in to early (only 7 days after he ran the Derby). Rested well. Working well in the morning trails, will be hard to beat.

8) Becket - Odds : 6/100
No Opposition. Will easily win in a canter.

9) True Elegance - Odds : 12/1
Was winner of the Independance Cup in Pune in the year 2008. Since then has come down in the scales. A Good handicap chance today to win in this medicore set.


WISH YOU ALL THE BEST

Monday, March 15, 2010

The Shapoorji Pallonji Juvenile Championship

The Shapoorji Pallonji Juvenile Championship will be held on Sunday 21st March 2010 at the Mahalakshmi Race Course. This event includes 2 major races viz., THE FORBES BREEDERS' JUVENILE FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (GRADE 3) & THE SHAPOORJI PALLONJI BREEDERS' COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP (GRADE 3).

The History of the races are mentioned below.

THE FORBES BREEDERS'JUVENILE FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (GRADE 3)

The Forbes Breeders'Juvenile Fillies Championship (Gr.III) and The Shapoorji Pallonji Breeders'Juvenile Colts Championship (Gr.III) are run over a mile. The championship races are two major races for 3 year old fillies only, and 3 year old colts only, respectively and is a test for 3 year olds running the mile distance for the first time.

The inaugural running of these 2 races was on 19th March 1995, and was run as "The Breeders'Juvenile Fillies Championship" and "The Breeders'Juvenile Colts Championship".

The inaugural running of the Fillies Championship was won by "WINNING PRETTY" owned by Mr. Feroz Khan and Mr. Dhanraj Gir, trained by Padmanabhan, ridden by John Lowe, 8 runners faced the Starter, net stakes were Rs.11,21,400/-. Interestingly, "WINNING PRETTY" also went on to win the Indian 1000 Guineas that year.

This race attained Grade 3 status on 21st March 1999, and saw "ROYAL DEEDS" winning for S. L. Manghnani, Mohan Chattaram, G. Shewakramani, and Mr. R. Ghai representing Perfect Livestock Pvt. Ltd. ridden by R. Hughes, and trained by Narendra Lagad. 11 runners faced the flag.

There was a close finish of this race in 2002 when "PRICELESS" (B. Prakash) won from "SHAMAAL" (M. Narredu) by a head, and also last year when "QUEST FOR CASH" (Suraj Narredu) won by a short head from "ALVARITA" (M. Narredu). Interestingly, Malesh Narredu lost on both occasions. Last year, "ASTRAL FLASH" (Neeraj Rawal) won by shorthead from "CAPTIVATING" (Harish).

The winner of this race in 1998 was "RUNNING FLAME" who also went on to win The Indian 1000 Guineas (1998), The Indian Oaks (1999) and The Indian Turf Invitation Cup (1999).

The professional to have won maximum number of times is Jockey B. Prakash (3 times), "SIMPLE LOGIC" (1997), "PRICELESS" (2002), "HAUNTING MEMORIES" (2006). The Owner to have won the maximum number of times till date is Dr. M. A. M. Ramaswamy (3 times). The only professional to have won both Fillies'Championship and Colts Championship till date is Jockey M. Narredu who did it astride "LEI" (1996 Fillies Championship) and "PERTIGALETE" (1996 Colts Championship).

The winner of this race so far since its inception are "WINNING PRETTY" (1995), "LEI" (1996), "SIMPLE LOGIC" (1997), "RUNNING FLAME" (1998), "ROYAL DEEDS" (1999), "STAR SHINE" (2000), "MEMORIES OF YOU" (2001), "PRICELESS" (2002), "WAVE OF BLISS" (2003), "RAPHAELA" (2004), "SIMPLY GORGEOUS" (2005), "HAUNTING MEMORIES" (2006), "QUEST FOR CASH" (2007), "SET ALIGHT" (2008), and "ASTRAL FLASH" (2009).

THE SHAPOORJI PALLONJI BREEDERS'COLTS CHAMPIONSHIP (GRADE 3)

The inaugural running of this race saw "ANSELMAN" winning for Deepak Khaitan, representing Soom Stud Farm Pvt. Ltd., Aslam Kader astride, and Altaf Hussain, the Trainer. 8 runners faced the Starter, and net stakes were Rs.9,97,800/-. This race got elevated to Grade III status, in the same year as the Fillies Championship i.e. in 1999.

The running of this race on 21st March 1999, saw "SECRET TREASURE" for Deepak Khaitan, representing Soom Stud Farm Pvt. Ltd. and estate of late Maj. P. K. Mehra, trained by Bezan Chenoy, ridden by Aslam Kader. Net stakes were Rs.12,38,000/-. 7 runners faced the Starter.

The winner of this race in 2001 i.e. "WILD EAGLE" went on to win The Indian 2000 Guineas that year. The winner of this race "ZURBARAN" in the year 2002, went on to win The IndianTurf Invitation Cup in Hyderabad in the year 2003, and also The Indian St. Leger that year.

There was a close finish of this race when "GOLD STAR" (M. Narredu) won from "SECRET WARRIOR" (B. Prakash) by a short head in the year 2004, and also "LAHINCH" (C. Rajendra) won by a neck from "BALTHAZAAR" (Y. S. Srinath) in the year 2006, last year "SPEARHEAD" also won by shorthead from "CLASSERVILLE".

The only professional to record a hattrick was jockey M. Narredu, who won on "ZURBARAN" (2002), "HAWKE BAY" (2003), "GOLD STAR" (2004). The professional to have won maximum number of times is Trainer Bezan Chenoy (3 times), with "ARCHIMEDES" (1997), "SECRET TREASURE" (1999), and "LAHINCH" (2006), so is Jockey Aslam Kader (3 times) with "ANSELMAN" (1995), "ARCHIMEDES" (1997) and "SECRET TREASURE" (1999). The Owner to have won the maximum number of times is Mr.Deepak Khaitan for Soom Stud Farm Pvt. Ltd. (3 times).

The winners of this race so far since its inception are: "ANSELMAN" (1995), "PERTIGALETE" (1996), "ARCHIMEDES" (1997), "COUNT THE STEPS" (1998), "SECRET TREASURE" (1999), "RUNNING STAR" (2000), "WILD EAGLE" (2001), "ZURBARAN" (2002), "HAWKE BAY" (2003), "GOLD STAR" (2004), "FLASHING STAR" (2005), "LAHINCH" (2006), "ASSERT THE RIGHT" (2007), "JUVENTUS" (2008), and "SPEARHEAD" (2009).

Last year, i.e. 2009, both The Forbes Fillies Championship and The Shapoorji Colts Championship were won by Dr. & Mrs. Vijay Mallya's colors.

SO COME TO THE MAHALAKSHMI RACE COURSE & BE A PART OF THIS RACING EVENT.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Opening Odds for Mumbai Races (14th March 2010)

The likely Opening Odds for Mumbai Races to be held tomorrow i.e. 14th March 2010 are mentioned below.

Race No 1
Above All : 3/1
Kimaya : 3/1
Mypethoney : 5/1
Dancing Money : 7/1

Race No 2
Blue Thunder : 6/4
Orion Star : 2/1
Mgdian : 6/1
Tearaway : 8/1

Race No 3
Ocean Admiral : 12/10
Proud Star : 9/4
Torriglia : 7/2
Brutus : 5/1
Zillionaire : 5/1

Race No 4
River Gem : 60/100
Eye Of The Storm : 4/1
Amaranza : 5/1
Enticement : 6/1

Race No 5
Lord Of Killarney : 75/100
Little Warrior : 9/2
Creme De La Creme : 7/1

Race No 6
Krug : 13/10
Vacheron : 5/2
Green Signal : 6/1
Oriental Magic : 8/1

Race No 7
Icebreaker : 11/10
Maseeha : 2/1
Star Presentation : 5/1
Star Alliance : 5/1

Race No 8
Ocean Farer : 18/10
Viva La Diva : 5/2
Midday Lady : 4/1
Aqualina : 5/1
Cogito Ergo Sum : 6/1
Madam Killeen : 8/1

Race No 9
Drama Queen : 2/1
Sea Angel : 5/2
Prince Brijendra : 4/1
Living The Dream : 6/1

Selections for the Mumbai Races to be held on Sunday 14th March 2010.

First Race starts at 1:30pm.

Race No 1 : Above All 1, Dancing Money 2, Kimaya 3.

Race No 2 : Orion Star 1, Tearaway 2, Blue Thunder 3.

Race No 3 : Ocean Admiral 1, Proud Star 2, Torriglia 3.

Race No 4 : River Gem 1, Enticement 2, Eye Of The Storm 3.

Race No 5 : Lord Of Killarney 1, Creme De La Creme 2, Little Warrior 3.

Race No 6 : Krug 1, Vacheron 2, Western Challenge 3.

Race No 7 : Icebreaker 1, Star Presentation 2, Star Alliance 3.

Race No 8 : Ocean Farer 1, Viva La Diva 2, Midday Lady 3.

Race No 9 : Drama Queen 1, Sea Angel 2, Living The Dream 3.

Day's Best : Icebreaker (7 - 1).
Good Bets : Ocean Admiral (3 - 3) & Lord Of Killarney (5 - 8).
3 Upsets : Mypethoney (1 - 2), Amaranza (4 - 4) & Aqualina (8 - 5).

! ! ! ! ! WISH YOU GOOD LUCK ! ! ! ! !

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Jacqueline is my choice for The Vandrevala Foundation Indian Turf Invitation Cup Grade 1.

The Queen Filly Jacqueline has created a world record by winning all the 4 Classics of the season. She has proven herself in each & every run that she has the Class, Potential, Temperament & Blistering turn of foot to emerge as a winner. The dark bay colt Becket almost got Jacqueline in the Indian Derby but the final verdict was in favour of Jacqueline. Today both the horses have got a good one month break before they meet again.

Jacqueline has peaked at the right time & all the credit goes to Trainer Pesi Shroff who has worked so hard with her with a clear & definite game plan & so far his decisions have been correct. To me, Jacqueline is the horse to beat & Becket who has recently tracked very well will have to produce something special to beat her.

One thing that still is a mystery is that Becket was piloted by Jockey Martin Dwyer in the Indian Derby then why is he not entrusted to the task today ? Why is Jockey Suraj Narredu being given a ride on Becket in this most prestigious event of the Racing Season ? There is no doubt in my mind that Martin Dwyer is a much experienced Jockey as compared to Suraj Narredu & can extract that extra bit from Becket when it comes to a tight finish.

Richard Hughes (onboard Jacqueline) will be quite confident after his win over Becket at the Indian Derby & with Martin Dwyer not aboard Becket this time, he will certainly breathe a little bit easy.

So will Becket turn on the tables on Jacqueline this time or will Jacqueline create another record by winning the Invitation Cup. So go to the Mahalakshmi Race Course to witness the race, cause if YOU NEVER GO, YOU'LL NEVER KNOW.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Opening Odds for Mumbai Races (7th March 2010)

Following are the likely opening odds for the Mumbai Races to be held on 7th March 2010.

Race No 1
Sacred Relic : 2/1
Numismatist : 5/2
River Ministrel : 9/2
Monk's Ferrari : 6/1

Race No 2
Violetta : 2/1
Our Fortune : 2/1
Estevez : 7/2
Scholar : 9/2
Forever Young : 6/1

Race No 3
Ijlal : 4/1
Pomme De Terre : 9/2
Sea Diamond : 5/1
Fantastic : 5/1
Prince Of Troy : 7/1

Race No 4
Beyond Stars : 6/4
Ocean Wish : 3/1
Dear Henry : 4/1
Superior Quest : 6/1
Nobel Glory : 7/1

Race No 5
Dancing Dynamite : 6/4
Diego Rivera : 3/1
Juventus : 4/1
Sea Ruler : 6/1
Aboline : 7/1

Race No 6
Forest Flair : 2/1
Cielo Rey : 3/1
Red Romeo : 4/1
Beyond Belief : 5/1

Race No 7
Jacqueline : 13/10
Becket : 6/4
Native Knight : 7/1
Arabian Prince : 8/1

Race No 8
De Nada : 2/1
Illuminate : 7/2
Alize : 4/1
Breeze And I : 5/1
Visionaire : 5/1

Race No 9
Saints N Sinners : 2/1
Lyrical Lass : 3/1
Dear Liza : 7/2
Hunter Bay : 9/2
Catalyst : 6/1
Il Tabarro : 8/1

Opening Odds for Mumbai Races (6th March 2010)

Following are the likely Opening Odds for the Mumbai Races to be held on Saturday 6th March 2010.

Race No 1
Socaroro : 5/2
Prime Time : 3/1
Mohabbi : 7/2
Distinguished : 5/1
Silver Screen : 7/1

Race No 2
Sea Sparrow : Even
Oh Calcutta : 3/1
Mighty Crusader : 5/1
Pure Elation : 5/1
Solor : 7/1

Race No 3
Sea Star : 2/1
Attila : 2/1
Ecstatica : 4/1
Got To Go : 5/1
Harmonica : 6/1

Race No 4
Forest Flair : 6/4
Sea Ruler : 5/2
Palazzio's Sun : 5/1
D'artagnan : 5/1
Arts : 6/1
Sprint Star : 7/1
Red Romeo : 7/1

Race No 5
Light My Way : 7/4
Xisca : 5/2
Ocean Yaarman : 5/1
Lionwoods : 5/1
Blue Mellon : 6/1

Race No 6
Maseeha : 5/2
Classerville : 7/2
Conceptual : 4/1
Washington Irvine : 6/1

Race No 7
Lakhadema : 17/10
Silver Soul : 3/1
Alaska : 5/1
Major Wager : 5/1
Fascination : 6/1
Young Offender : 6/1
Walking Tall : 7/1

Race No 8
Serenity : 13/10
Ocean Odyssey : 5/2
Titleist : 5/1
Star Craft : 5/1

Friday, March 5, 2010

Mumbai Track Work (5th March 2010)

INNER SAND:
1600 Metres:
Star Alliance (Hayes) 1.55 (-5) 600 43 (-2) Freely.

1400 Metres:
Dancing Dynamite (Hayes) 1.37 (-8), 1200 1.23 (-7), 1000 1.10 (-5), 800 56 (-4), 600 43 (-2). Easy.
Saddlers Rule (Hayes) Emerald Star (McCullagh) 1.35 (-10), 1200 1.20 (-10), 1000 1.06 (-9), 800 53 (-7), 600 40 (-5). Pair urged & level.
Sea Warrior (Pereira) 1.24 (-6) 1000 1.09 (-6) 800 54 (-6) 600 40 (-5) Unextended.

1200 Metres:
Agha (Armour) 1.26 (-4), 1000 1.12 (-3), 800 58 (-2), 600 45 (E). Easy.

1000 Metres:
Dear Henry (Desousa) Pine Crest (Hanumant) 1.02 (-13), 800 49 (-11), 600 37 (-8). Former an early winner.

800 Metres:
River Glory (Ashish) 53 (-7), 600 39 (-6). Unextended.
Icon (Ruzaan) Kingmaker (Desousa) 51 (-9), 600 39 (-6). Former was well in hand while latter urged to finish level.
Oyster Blue (Trevor) 52 (-8), 600 39 (-6). Moved freely.
Avon Creek (J.Chinoy) Hannah Montana (rg) 55 (-5), 600 41 (-4). Pair easy. Former finished 2Ls ahead.
Estevez (Kapoor) 53 (-7), 600 38 (-7). Was well in hand.

GATE PRACTICE:
1000 Metres:
Ex Thirtysomthing (Irani) Small Treasure (Dasrath) 1.10 (-5), 600 41 (-4). Pair finished together.
Tysea (Trevor) Ocean Treasure (Ashish) 1.08 (-7), 600 41 (-4). Pair jumped well & moved easy.

OUTER SAND:
1200 Metres:
Gatravat (rb) 1.25 (-5), 1000 1.10 (-5), 800 56 (-4), 600 42 (-3). Moved fluently in the last part.

800 Metres:
Aristocratical (Chouhan) 58 (-2), 600 43 (-2). Very easy.
Fleet Indian (M.Narredu) 55 (-5), 600 41 (-4). Unextended.
Splendid Secret (rb) 1200 to 600 56 (-4). Eased up in the straight.

Selections for the races to be held on Sunday 7th March 2010.

Following are my selections for the races to be run on Sunday 7th March 2010.

Race No 1 : Numismatist 1, Sacred Relic 2, Kalinga Star 3.
Race No 2 : Our Fortune 1, Violetta 2, Estevez 3.
Race No 3 : Ijlal 1, Mia Stella 2, Pomme De Terre 3.
Race No 4 : Superior Quest 1, Ocean Wish 2, Nobel Glory 3.
Race No 5 : Aboline 1, Diego Rivera 2, Sea Ruler 3.
Race No 6 : Forest Flair 1, Red Romeo 2, Cielo Ray 3.
Race No 7 : Jacqueline 1, Arabian Prince 2, Becket 3.
Race No 8 : De Nada 1, Alize 2, Breeze And I 3.
Race no 9 : Dear Liza 1, Lyrical Lass 2, Saints N Sinners 3.

Day's Best : Jacqueline (7 - 8).
Good Double : Our Fortune (2 - 4) & De Nada (8 - 1).
Upsets : Azul (3 - 4), Juventus (5 - 6) & Il Tabarro (9 - 18).

Selections for the races to be held on 6th March 2010.

Following are my selections for the races to be run on Saturday 6th March 2010.

Race No 1 : Prime Time 1, Silver Screen 2, Grey Island 3.
Race No 2 : Sea Sparrow 1, Oh Calcutta 2, Pure Elation 3.
Race No 3 : Estatica 1, Sea Star 2, Got To Go 3.
Race No 4 : Forest Flair 1, Sea Ruler 2, Palazzio's Sun 3.
Race No 5 : Light My Way 1, Blue Mellon 2, Ocean Yarrman 3.
Race No 6 : Classerville 1, Cavaradosi 2, Conceptual 3.
Race No 7 : Lakhadema 1, Born Destiny 2, Marine Zone 3.
Race No 8 : Serenity 1, Ocean Odyssey 2, Star Craft 3.

Day's Best : Sea Sparrow (2 - 6).
Good Double : Forest Flair (4 - 12) & Light My Way (5 - 4).
Upsets : Moon Flower (3 - 1), Walking Tall (7 - 1) & Titleist (8 - 7).

Mumbai Track Work (4th March 2010)

INNER SAND:
1400 Metres:
Arabian Prince (Hayes) 1.35 (-10), 1200 1.20 (-10), 1000 1.06 (-9), 800 52 (-8), 600 40 (-5). May upset in the Invitation Cup.

1200 Metres:
De Nada (Hughes) 1.25 (-5), 1000 1.11 (-4), 800 57 (-3), 600 43 (-2), Moved on the bit.
Change Of Luck (D.Allan) 1.23 (-7), 1000 1.07 (-8), 800 53 (-8), 600 38 (-7). Moved well.
Record Breaker (Alford) Washinton Irvine (Neeraj) 1.19 (-11), 1000 1.04 (-11), 800 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Pait was slighty pushed.
Sparks (Chouhan) 1.19 (-11), 1000 1.05 (-10), 800 51 (-9), 600 39 (-6). Moved freely.
Cielo Ray (Hayes) 1.19 (-11), 1000 1.05 (-10), 800 52 (-8), 600 40 (-5). Was well in hand. A
Aristos (McCullagh) 1.20 (-10), 1000 1.06 (-9), 800 51 (-9), 600 37 (-8). Moved fluently.
Ocean Admiral (Mahesh) Ocean Storm (Ashish) 1.18 (-12), 1000 1.04 (-11), 800 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Pair was urged. Former finished 4ls ahead.
Ariane (Pradeep) 1.21 (-9), 1000 1.07 (-8), 800 54 (-6), 600 41 (-4). Ridden out.
Blue Knight (Ruzaan) Amore Mio (Zervan) 1.24 (-6), 1000 1.10 (-5), 800 56 (-4), 600 42 (-3). Former to note.
Running Bull (Mulrennan) 1.21 (-9), 1000 1.07 (-8), 800 54 (-6), 600 41 (-4). Easy.

1000 Metres:
Sea Vaule (Hamir) 1.04 (-11), 800 50 (-10), 600 38 (-7). Worked well.
D'artagnan (D.Allan) 1.05 (-10), 800 49 (-11), 600 36 (-9). One to note.
Lionwoods (McCullagh) 1.07 (-8), 600 38 (-7). Looks fit.
Classerville (D.Allan) 1.06 (-9), 800 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Ignore last failure.
Xisca (Ruzaan) Torriglia (Kharadi) 1.08 (-7), 600 41 (-4) Pair moved easy.
Juventus (Desousa) 1.04 (-11), 800 50 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Impressed.
Pure Devotion (Jadhav) Nobel Glory (McCullagh) 1.05 (-10), 800 51 (-9), 600 39 (-6). Former superior.
Moneybags (rb) 1.08 (-7), 800 54 (-6), 600 41 (-4). Pushed.
River Gem (Mahesh) Visionaire (Rajendra) 1.05 (-10), 800 50 (-10), 600 38 (-7). Latter urged & finished level. Former easy.
Tabacon (Chouhan) Thumbs Up (V.Jodha) 1.07 (-8), 600 40 (-5). Pair was pushed & they finished level.
Banana Boy (Pradeep) Walk Of Life (Kharadi) 1.09 (-6), 600 40 (-5). Pair level.
Ocean Of Faith (Mahesh) River Minstrel (Ashish) 1.06 (-9), 800 50 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Latter was extended to finish level.
Sun Glory (rb) Via Chasellas (Neeraj) 1.09 (-6), 600 41 (-4). Pair easy.

800 Metres:
Aurelian (Desousa) 55 (-5), 600 41 (-4) Easy.
Ocean Wish (Hughes) Ocean Legacy (Ashish) 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Pair was well in hand.
Ocean Farer (Mahesh) Native Lady (Rajendra) 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Latter was urged.
Kite Runner (Belose) Adams Prince (C.S.Jodha) 53 (-7), 600 39 (-6). Pair level.
Star Of Venus (Pereira) 54 (-6), 600 40 (-5). Easy.
Hannah Montana (rg) 56 (-4), 600 41 (-4). Moved on tight reins.
Devil In Disguise (Sunil) Saltoro (Shelar) 50 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Former was pushed to finish distance ahead.
Ocean Princess (Ashish) River Star (Mahesh) 50 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Note this pair.
Red Passion (Pradeep) 54 (-6), 600 38 (-7). Moved well.

600 Metres:
Iaepetus (rb) 37 (-8). Looks fit.
Highland Flame (Trevor) 39 (-6). Easy.
Aboline (Mahesh) 41 (-4). Very easy.
Oh Calcutta (Desousa) 36 (-9). Handy.
Arabian Power (rb) Arabian Empire (rb) 41 (-4). Pair easy & level.
Gold Vault (Shelar) 39 (-6). Unextended.
Dear Liza (Desousa) 38 (-7). Retain form.

OUTER SAND:
1200 Metres:
Pure Elation (Neeraj) 1.25 (-5), 600 41 (-4) Moved freely.

1000 Metres:
Billo Rani (rb) 1.11 (-4), 800 57 (-3), 600 44 (-1). Easy.
Rain Forest (rb) 1.12 (-3), 600 44 (-1). Eased up in the straight.

800 Metres:
Lakhadama (Neeraj) 54 (-6), 600 40 (-5). One to note.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Mumbai Track Work (3rd March 2010)


INNER SAND:
1600 Metres:
Clarion Call (Rajeev) White Knight (Rupesh) 1.43 (-17), 1400 1.29 (-16), 1200 1.16 (-14), 1000 1.03 (-12), 800 50 (-10), 600 38 (-7). Former started 4Ls ahead & trounced latter.

1400 Metres:
Mr Greedy (Mulrennan) Spark Of Gold (Srinath) 1.34 (-11), 1200 1.19 (-11), 1000 1.05 (-10), 800 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Former finished distance ahead.
Native Knight (Desousa) Silver Screen (Chavan) 1.32 (-13), 1200 1.18 (-12), 1000 1.04 (-11), 800 51 (-9), 600 39 (-6). Former who was well in hand finished 4ls ahead.
Sterling Silver (rb) 1.38 (-7), 600 45 (E). Eased up.

1200 Metres:
Zaracha (C.S.Jodha) Adams Law (rb) Medtias Pride (rb) 1.24 (-6), 1000 1.08 (-7), 800 54 (-6), 600 40 (-5). 1st & 2nd named finished 4ls ahead.
Lyrical Lass (Patel) Superior Quest (Prakash) 1.16 (-14), 1000 1.03 (-12), 800 51 (-9), 600 40 (-5). Former moved well & finished well ahead.
Suavemente (D.S.Rathore) 1.25 (-5), 600 44 (-1) Unextended.
Serenity (Hughes) 1.15 (-15), 1000 1.01 (-14), 800 49 (-11), 600 38 (-7). Excelled. May win soon.
Light My Way (Jethu) Beyond Stars (Suraj) 1.18 (-12), 600 37 (-8) Pair moved fluently.

1000 Metres:
Hatsuhaama (rb) 1.07 (-8), 800 51 (-9), 600 37 (-8). Ridden out.
Bullet (Srinath) 1.05 (-10), 800 51 (-9), 600 37 (-8). Moved well.
Beyond Belief (Rajendra) 1.03 (-12), 800 49 (-11), 600 37 (-8). Was pushed.
Orochi (Suraj) 1.04 (-11), 800 50 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Note.
Dante Rossetti (M.Narredu) Tintoretto (Kharadi) 1.04 (-11), 800 50 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Former superior.
Star Craft (Prakash) Roman Legion (Patel) 1.04 (-11), 800 50 (-10), 600 38 (-7). Former shaped well & finished well clear.
Ocean Warrior (Ashish) River Rule (Mahesh) 1.04 (-11), 800 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Former urged & level. Latter was well in hand.
Slickkit (Khalander) 1.02 (-13), 800 48 (-12), 600 37 (-8). Retains form.
Torriglia (Parmar) Xisca (Hughes) 1.08 (-7), 600 40 (-5) Pair unextended.
Forest Flair (Prakash) 1.01 (-14), 800 50 (-10), 600 39 (-6). A strong contendor for The Vandrewala Foundation Spinters' Cup.
Snow Blind (Naik) 1.06 (-9), 800 54 (-6), 600 43 (-2). Eased up the straight. Note.
Kalinga Star (C.S.Jodha) 1.09 (-6), 600 40 (-5). May win soon.
Ocean Yarrman (Mahesh) River Dragon (Ashish) 1.05 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Pair moved neck & neck.
Brushaside (Khalander) Scionic (Desousa) 1.07 (-8), 800 53 (-7), 600 40 (-5). Pair finished level.
Viva La Diva (Shelar) 1.01 (-14), 800 49 (-11), 600 37 (-8). Ignore last failure.
Ijlal (Suraj) 1.06 (-9), 800 53 (-7), 600 39 (-6). Easy.
Flying Jewel (Ashish) Staristocracy (Pradeep) 1.05 (-10), 800 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Former finished 2Ls ahead.
Ciel Indienne (Hayes) 1.10 (-5), 600 41 (-4) Handy.

800 Metres:
Ocean Odyssey (Hughes) Stardom Bound (Ashish) 49 (-11), 600 36 (-9) Former who started 4ls behind & easily finished a length ahead is to be noted.
Solor (Desousa) 53 (-7), 600 40 (-5) Easy.
Splendid Suprise (Srinath) 50 (-10), 600 36 (-9). Moved fluently.
Silver Soul (Kapoor) 49 (-11), 600 37 (-8). Pleased.
Sea Sparrow (Hughes) 50 (-10), 600 36 (-9). May win soon on this workout.
River Tern (V.Jodha) 49 (-11), 600 37 (-8) Moved freely.
Spitz (Jadhav) Maseeha (Desousa) 49 (-11), 600 37 (-8). Former was well in hand while latter was pushed to finish level.
Accurize (Suraj) 52 (-8), 600 39 (-6) Easy.
Ocean Trail (Ashish) Ocean Girl (Mahesh) 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Former better.
Sea Ruler (Hughes) 54 (-6), 600 40 (-5). Easy.
Applaud (Hamir) Perfect Moment (Rajendra) 55 (-5), 600 41 (-4). Pair moved freely.

600 Metres:
Kleio (rb) 40 (-5). Easy.
Diamond Hunter (Desousa) 41 (-4). On the bit.
Moonflower (rb) 38 (-7). Was pushed in the last part.

GATE PRACTICE:1000 Metres:
Zillonaire (Srinath) Geisha (D.S.Rathore) 1.02 (-13), 800 48 (-12), 600 37 (-8). Former jumped out smartly & trounced latter. Former may win soon.
Thuder Strike (Kapoor) 1.06 (-9), 600 40 (-5) Extended
Ancient Wonder (Suraj) Exuberance (Baria) Pretty Commission (Naik) Ex Constantia (Dasrath) 1.02 (-13), 800 49 (-11), 600 38 (-7). Ancient Wonder may win now.
Zahretta (Daniel) 1.05 (-10), 800 51 (-9), 600 39 (-6). Urged.
Loyal Tycoon (D.S.Rathore) Zafayona (Neeraj) Lord Of Killarney (Kapoor) 1.04 (-11), 800 52 (-8), 600 41 (-4). Trio jumped level, 1st named finished 3Ls ahead.
Excelltastic (Baria) Divine (Dasrath) Scared Relic (Naik) Starfall (Suraj) 1.04 (-11), 800 50 (-10), 600 39 (-6). 1st named to be noted.

OUTER SAND:
1000 Metres:
Got To Go (Neeraj) 1.11 (-4), 800 57 (-3), 600 43 (-2). Very easy.

800 Metres:
War Major (Kamble) 57 (-3) 600 44 (-1) Easy.

600 Metres:
Kiss Away (Parmar) 41 (-4) Unextended.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

PAST WINNERS OF THE INVITATION CUP RUN AT MAHALAKSHMI (MUMBAI).

The inagural running of the Invitation Cup was run in the Year 1963 at Mahalakshmi Race Course, Mumbai & it was won by Mount Everest who was trained by Mohd. Lahori & was ridden by Jockey J. McGaffin. Mount Everest was breed at the Yervada Stud. 8 runners faced the start & the timing of the race was 2.40 secs.

In the year 1966, it was won by Red Rufus who was trained by Meherjee & ridden by Jockey K. Raghunath. Red Rufus was breed at the Kolhapur Stud. 9 runners faced the start & the timing was 2.38 secs.

In the year 1970, it was won by Loyal Prince who was trained by D. N. Adenwalla & was ridden by Jockey E. Eldin. Loyal Prince was breed at the Greenacres Stud. 13 runners faced the start & the timing was 2.35 secs.

In the year 1974, it was won by Topmost who was trained by R. R. Byramji & was ridden by Jockey M. Reuben. Topmost was breed at the Kunigal Stud. 15 runners faced the start & the timing was 2.34 secs.

In the year 1979, it was won by Own Opinion who was trained by A. B. David & was ridden by Jockey M. Jagdish. Own Opinion was breed at the Bhopal Stud. 5 runners faced the start & the timing was 2.31 secs.

In the year 1984, it was won by Charon who was trained by Imtiaz A. Sait & was ridden by Jockey A. Barclay. Charon was breed at the Vikram Greenlands Stud. 16 runners faced the start & the timing was 2.35 secs.

In the year 1989, it was won by Exhilaration who was trained by Imtiaz A. Sait & was ridden by Jockey Pesi Shroff. Exhilaration was breed at the Poonwalla Stud. 13 runners faced the start & the timing was 2.31 secs.

In the year 1994, it was won by Super Brave who was trained by Imtiaz A. Sait & was ridden by Jockey Aslam Kader. Super Brave was breed at the Poonawalla Stud. 10 runners faced the start & the timing was 2.30 secs.

In the year 1999, it was won by Running Flame who was trained by S. Padmanabhan & was ridden by Jockey Richard Hughes. Running Flame was breed at the Usha Stud. 10 runners faced the start & the timing was 2.32 secs.

In the year 2004, it was won by Simply Supreme who was trained by Sorab F. Jilla & was ridden by Jockey Samuel Fargeat. Simply Supreme was breed at the Poonawalla Stud. 15 runners faced the start & the timing was 2.33 secs.

Who will win the Invitation Cup in 2010 ? The Queen Filly Jacqueline may have won the Indian Derby in a breathtaking finish, but the war isn't over yet. The battle resumes this weekend on 7th March 2010 at THE VANDREWALA FOUNDATION INDIAN TURF INVITATION CUP. Watch the Derby runner-up Becket and other equine superstars from across the country attempt to overthrow the champion filly Jacqueline. Don't say you weren't invited. So go to the Mahalakshmi Race Course on 7th March 2010, because IF YOU NEVER GO, YOU'LL NEVER KNOW.

The Indian Turf Invitation Cup - The History

The Indian Turf Invitation Cup was first run at Mahalaxmi in 1963. Run in rotation every year, it returns to Mahalaxmi after a gap of 6 years. A contest for champions, a race to decide the best four year old in the country. This was the raison d'etre for instituting the Indian Turf Invitation Cup in 1963. Traditionally run on the first Sunday of March ever since, the race is now the centre point of what has developed into an invitational weekend of Graded Races, showcasing the best of Indian bloodstock.

The race and the Indian thoroughbred owe a great debt to Shri K. M. Munshi, who as Home Minister in the Bombay Presidency in the 1930s, encouraged the framing of races exclusively for Indian bred horses. Mumbai took the logical step in 1943 of framing Classic races for Indian breds, the three and four year old age group patterned on the lines of the English classics. They are only Classic races run at that time with "Indian" tag.

The RCTC which controlled racing in most of undivided India and Burma from Calcutta had depended on imported horses for their important events such as Calcutta Gold Cup, The Queen Elizabeth II Cup. It was after independence, RCTC & South India Turf Club with headquarters in Madras started their own Derbys in 1954 and 1958, as time changed, they added other Classics as well.

Thus each centre claiming superior status for regional classics, an All India Champion's Trophy was required, the three turf clubs namely RWITC, RCTC & SITC decided on such a race in Calcutta, and the first Invitation Cup was run the following year in Bombay.

The system adopted was for the three clubs to nominate up to six of their best four year olds to run by Invitation; at level weights over the traditional distance of one and a half miles i.e.2400 m. The race to crown the champion four year old in the country was initially rotated among three Turf Clubs. Bangalore and Hyderabad which attained independent status later joined hands and now the race rotates among the five turf clubs which constitute "the Turf Authorities of India. "

The owner who has won this race maximum number of times till date is Dr. M.A. M. Ramaswamy (11). The professionals who have won this race maximum number of times till date is Trainer R. R. Byramji (12) and Jockey P. Shroff (6), while Trainer S. Ganapathy has won this race 4 times in a row.

"Red Rufus", "Squanderer", " Almanac" & "Smart Chieftan" form the quartet who have achieved the distinction of winning the Indian Turf Invitation Cup as well as the Indian Triple Crown.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Mumbai Track Work (1st March 2010)

INNER SAND :
1800 Metres :
Jacqueline (Hughes) Krug (Zervan) 2.04 (-11), 1600 1.49 (-11), 1400 1.34.5 (-10.5), 1200 1.19.5 (-10.5), 1000 1.05 (-10), 800 52 (-8), 600 38 (-7). Former started 4ls behind & easily finished level. Former is in great heart.

1600 Metres:
Rigel (Zervan) 1.56 (-4), 600 43 (-2). Easy.

1400 Metres:
Patek Philippe (rb) Cogito Ergo Sum (Neeraj) 1.33 (-12), 1200 1.19 (-11), 1000 1.05 (-10), 800 51.5 (-8.5) 600 39 (-6). Former finished 2ls ahead.

1000 Metres:
Brutus (rb) 1.07 (-8), 600 40 (-5). Was well in hand.
Tommy Carmicheal (rb) Supreme Lady (Parmar) 1.08 (-7), 800 53 (-7), 600 39 (-6). Pair moved together.
Flashing Sword (Kamble) 1.07 (-8), 800 53 (-7), 600 40 (-5). Extended.
Star Prince (Jethu) 1.04 (-11), 800 50 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Moved fluently.

800 Metres:
Silver Soul (Kapoor) 48 (-12), 600 36 (-9). Excelled.
Ming (Kapoor) 53 (-7) 600 38 (-7) Freely.
Illuminate (Armour) Culcrieff (Shelar) 56 (-4), 600 41 (-4) Pair easy.
Blush (Kamble) 50 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Slightly pushed.
Arts (Jethu) 53 (-7), 600 39 (-6). Was well in hand.

GATE PRACTICE (INNER SAND) : 1000 Metres:
Our Fortune (Patel) 1.04 (-11), 800 50 (-10), 600 37.5 (-7.5). Jumped out smartly. Ignore last failure.

OUTER SAND:
1200 Metres:
Lakhadema (Pradeep) 1.21 (-9), 1000 1.07 (-8), 800 53 (-7), 600 39 (-6). Note.
Pure Elation (Neeraj) 1.25 (-5), 1000 1.10 (-5), 800 56 (-4), 600 42 (-3). Handsdown.

OUTER RACE GRASS:
1200 Metres:
Pepe Junior (McCullagh) 1.17 (-13), 1000 1.03 (-12), 800 49 (-11), 600 36 (-9). Moved well in the last part.

1000 Metres:
Showstopper (Kamble) Flamingo Flame (rb) 1.02 (-13), 800 49 (-11), 600 36.5 (-8.5). Former finished 2ls ahead.
Super King (Kamble) 1.02.5 (-12.5), 800 49 (-11), 600 36 (-9). Good.
Major Wager (Ikram) 1.08 (-7), 800 53 (-7), 600 38 (-7) Urged in the last part.
Star Builder (rb) Star Wager (Ranjane) 1.04 (-11), 800 50 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Former better.
Distinguished (Zervan) Mistic Margarita (rb) 1.05 (-10), 800 51 (-9), 600 37.5 (-7.5). Pair moved neck & neck.

800 Metres:
Born Destiny (Atul) Nou Camp (V.Jodha) 48 (-12), 600 35 (-10). Former pushed & finished 6ls ahead. Latter eased up in the last part.

600 Metres:
Atlantus (Trainer) 38 (-7). Easy.

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Beautiful Stranger wins The Poonawalla Breeders' Multi - Million

A Large crowd had turned up to witness the running of The Poonawalla Breeders' Multi - Million & it was Beautiful Stranger (Glory Of Dancer - Double Wish) won this event from Ocean And Beyond by 3/4 of a length in a smart timing of 1.23.89 secs. Sun Elegance finished a good 3rd followed by Macchupicchu in 4th.

Beautiful Stranger is trained by S. S. Shah & was brilliantly piloted by jockey S. A. Desousa. It was owned by Mr. & Mrs. Farrouq Rattonsey and Mr. Zaheer F. Rattonsey rep. Hyperion Bloodstock Pvt. Ltd. & Mr. J. K. Rattonsey.

Beautiful Stranger is full brother to the last years Super Mile winner Dancing Dynamite.

Before this run, Beautiful Stranger had ran only once & had finished a close 2nd to Beyond Star in a 1200 metres race i.e. he was a maiden & was competing with horses who had won races. For a Maiden Horse winning such a prestigious race one can only say "HATS OF TO YOU MR. S. S. SHAH".

Congratulations once again to all the people who made it possible for Beautiful Stranger to win this event.

Morning Odds for Mumbai Races

Date : 28th Feb 2010

Likely Morning Odds for the Mumbai races are mentioned below.

Race No 1
Tehrani - 3/1
Mypethoney - 4/1
Nonios - 9/2
Shaktiman - 6/1
Race No 2
El Tropico - 80/100
Forever Young - 5/4
Race No 3
Swahili - 95/100
Equidae - 4/1
Secret Pilgrim - 7/1
Race No 4
Saints N Sinners - 7/4
Alize - 4/1
Feona - 6/1
Blue Thunder - 6/1
Race No 5
Sea Of Kisses - 5/2
Cambiasso - 7/2
Confiserie - 4/1
Doi Moi - 5/1
River Knight - 6/1
Race No 6
Star Future - 9/4
Ocean And Beyond - 5/2
Batista - 6/1
Beautiful Stranger - 6/1
Ordained One - 7/1
Keringdingan - 8/1
Race No 7
Star Crowned - 3/2
Bright Future - 5/2
River Memories - 9/2
Oh Calcutta - 6/1
Race No 8
Awesomeness - 3/2
Constantia - 7/2
Illustrious - 4/1
Heiress - 6/1
Final Furlong - 7/1

Saturday, February 27, 2010

The Poonawalla Breeders' Multi-Million (Grade 1)

The Poonawalla Breeders' Multi Million (Grade 1) is a race that every 3 year old wants to win. The Prestige of this race has increased over the past few years by leaps & bounds (Thanks to the Breeders Lobby). This year it seems that Mr. Rakesh Kumar Wadhawan rep. Wadhawan Lifestock Pvt. Ltd. is the prime contender to win this race as his 2 horses Ocean And Beyond (trained by S.K.Sunderji with R.Hughes astride) & Star Future (trained by Adil Dajee with Imran Chisty astride) are in top form. Ocean And Beyond's last victory in the Kunigal Stud Breeders' Produce Stakes (Grade 3) was absolutely scintillating & with Richard Hughes astride, can win the race & complete the hatrick of wins. Similarly Star Future's last victory in The Hello Millions was a start to finish affair where he left his rivals stunned & stopped the clock in a smart timing of 1:23:64 secs. If Star Future decides to put his best foot forward, then he can make them all run. The Dark Horse in this race is from Dr. M.A.M. Ramaswamy's camp Ordained One (trained by S.Ganpathy with B. Prakash astride) who won his first outing in Mumbai quite easily but ran a disappointing 6th in his last run behind Ocean And Beyond. He has worked well & can upset the apple cart of both the Wadhawan runners. One cannot rule out the Champion Trainer Pesi Shroff who has two runners viz., Batista (C. Rajendra astride) & Macchupicchu (K. Fallon astride) & with his luck going on quite well this season, how knows he just might get lucky even today.

So witness the running of the Poonawalla Breeders' Multi Million at 5:00pm at Mahalaxmi Race Course on Sunday 28th Feb. 2010.

A special appreciation & gratitude goes to Dr. Cyrus Poonawalla, Mr. Zavaray Poonawalla & the entire Poonawalla Family for their Magnanimous Contribution.

Selections for Mumbai Races (Sunday 28th Feb 2010)

Following are my selections for the Mumbai Races to be held here on Sunday 28th Feb 2010.
First Race starts at 2:10pm.

Race No 1 : Mypethoney 1, Flo Nightingale 2, War Major 3.

Race No 2 : Forever Young 1, El Tropico 2, Irish Queen (IRE) 3.

Race No 3 : Swahili 1, Aquilo 2, Priapus 3.

Race No 4 : Saints N Sinners 1, Alize 2, Celestial Concept 3.

Race No 5 : Sea Of Kisses 1, Confiserie 2, Cambiasso 3.

Race No 6 : Ocean And Beyond 1, Star Future 2, Ordained One 3, Batista 4.

Race No 7 : Star Crowned 1, Bright Future 2, Oh Calcutta 3.

Race No 8 : Awesomeness 1, Illustrious 2, Heiress 3.

Days Best : Sea Of Kisses (5 - 3)

Good Double Bets : Swahili (3 - 3) & Star Crowned (7 - 11)

Upsets : Kimaya (1 - 8), Golden Grace (4 - 10) & Hall Of Glory (6 - 5)

!!! ALL THE BEST !!!

Entries for the Turf Invitational Races

The Vandrevala Foundation Sprinters' Cup
1) Aboline 2) Arts 3) Atlantus 4) D'Artagnan 5) Diamond Hunter 6) Ekhabinskya 7) Forest Flair 8) Ikaria 9) Ming 10) Palazzio's Sun 11)Piato 12) Portrush 13) Red Romeo 14) Sea Ruler 15) Sprint Star

The Vandrevala Foundation Stayers' Cup
1) Bruckner 2) Cavaradosi 3) Classerville 4) Conceptual 5) Echoes Of Light 6) Leave It To Me 7) Maseeha 8) Noble Prince 9) Orochi 10) Saint Vincent 11) Spark Of Gold 12) Systematic 13) Vijays Angel 14) Washington Irvine

The Vandrevala Foundation Indian Turf Invitation Cup
1) Arabian Prince 2) Becket 3) Bruckner 4) Change Of Luck 5) Classerville 6) Fleet Indian 7) Jacqueline 8) Leave It To Me 9) Native Knight 10) Onassis 11) Sparks 12) Star Alliance 13) Systematic

The Major P. K. Mehra Memorial Super Mile Cup
1) Aboline 2) Aristos 3) Astral Flash 4) Celestial Way 5) Chios 6) Cielo Ray 7) Dancing Dynamite 8) Diego Rivera 9) Iaepetus 10) Icebreaker 11) Ikaria 12) Juventus 13) Mr Greedy 14) Onassis 15) Sea Ruler 16) Splendid Surprise 17) Sprint Star

Friday, February 26, 2010

Mockery at RWITC

Mumtaz who ran off the board in her last 4 attempts suddenly improved & won. Mumtaz had just one good work behind her. IS THIS ENOUGH TO WIN A RACE ????? Knowledgable punters saw with their naked eyes that there was no effort shown by the inform horses like Admiral's Quest, Prince Of Troy, Gerrad, Towering High & Above All. This result showed that the race was totally made up on Mumtaz. The Morning Odds on Mumtaz was 6/1 & at the time of the race the Opening Odds was 7/2 which went on decreasing & the closing Odds was 2/1.
IS THIS CLEAN & FAIR RACING ???? Isn't there a way to stop such type of made up races.

Please do post in your comments.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Mumbai Race Results (21st Feb 2010)

Mumbai Race Results (21st Feb 2010)

Race No 1 : Rave On 1, The Rebel 2, Kimaya 3, Ijlal 4.
Race No 2 : Sol 1, Tommy Carmichael, Chopasni 3, Perfect Strength 4.
Race No 3 : Frangipani 1, Highland Vision 2, Solid Rock 3, Firey Fortune 4.
Race No 4 : Eloise 1, Sunlight 2, Dancing Dame 3, Moneybags 4.
Race No 5 : Kiss Away 1, Catalyst 2, Highland Glory 3, Adallia 4.
Race No 6 : Mystic Dawn 1, Ocean Star 2, Bullet 3, Ocean Odyssey 4.
Race No 7 : Steely Dan 1, Billo Rani 2, Aajaa Nachle 3, National Icon 4.
Race No 8 : Solor 1, Barbara 2, Deep Purple 2, Track Thunder 4.
There was a Dead Heat for the 2nd place between Barbara & Deep Purple.
Race No 9 : Breeze And I 1, De Nada 2, Riding Fantasy 3, River Glory 4.

Mumbai Track Work (21st Feb 2010)

Becket Impressed when the Horses worked here on Sunday 21st Feb 2010.

INNER SAND:

1600 Metres

Becket (D.Allan) 1.46 (-14), 600 37 (-8). Excellent Display.

Classerville (D.Allan) 1.47 (-13), 600 39 (-6). Moved fluently.

1400 Metres:

Native Knight (Chavan) 1.36 (-9), 600 40 (-5). Moved well.

Romantic Impact (J.Chinoy) 1.31 (-14), 600 39 (-6). One to note.

1200 Metres:

Star Future (Fenton) Star Vision (Jethu) 1.22 (-8), 600 38 (-7). Pair moved neck & neck.

Dante Rossetti (Mulrennan) 1.24 (-6), 600 42 (-3). Easy.

Sea Sparrow (Fenton) 1.19 (-11), 600 38 (-7). Should win now.

800 Metres:

Secret Magic (McCullagh) 53 (-7), 600 39 (-6). Well in hand.

Secret Pilgrim (Hamir) 50 (-10), 600 37 (-8). Moved well.

600 Metres:

Geisha (Rajeev) 41 (-4) Easy.

Thanda (Kharadi) 38 (-7). Moved freely.

Light My Way (Jethu) 39 (-6). Ignore last failure.

Enticement (C.S.Jodha) Kite Runner (rb) 41 (-4). Pair ended level.

Mumbai Track Work for Sunday 21st Feb

Mumbai Track Work for 21st Feb will be displayed today in the evening along with the Results of the Mumbai Race.

Mumbai Race Results for 21st Feb 2010

Mumbai Race Results for 21st Feb 2010 will be displayed at 7:30pm.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Mumbai Track work noted on Saturday 20th Feb. 2010


Nobel Glory, Sea of Kisses & Amoureque excelled when the horses worked here on Saturay Morning.

INNER SAND:

1600 Metres:
Swahili (McCullagh) Maseeha (Dashrath) 1.50 (-10), 1400 1.35 (-10), 1200 1.20 (-9), 1000 1.06.5 (-8.5), 800 52.5 (-7.5), 600 39.5 (-5.5). Pair moved fluently.

1400 Metres:
Zillionaire (McCullagh) 1.33 (-12), 1200 1.19 (-11), 1000 1.04 (-11), 800 51.5 (-8.5), 600 39 (-6). Good.
Sea Sparrow (Jethu) 1.38 (-7), 1200 1.23 (-7), 1000 1.08 (-7), 800 54 (-6), 600 40 (-5). Was well in hand.
Angelo (Hayes) Diego Rivera (Kharadi) 1.35 (-10), 1200 1.20 (-10), 1000 1.05 (-10), 800 52 (-8), 600 39 (-6). Pair moved neck & neck.
Flying Jewel (Rajendra) Ariane (Jehangir) Manitou Splendour (Pradeep) 1.39 (-6), 1200 1.24 (-6), 1000 1.10 (-5), 800 55 (-5), 600 41 (-4). 1st named to be noted.
Sea Of Kisses (Jethu) 1.32.5 (-12.5), 1200 1.18.5 (-11.5), 1000 1.04.5 (-10.5), 800 50.5 (-9.5), 600 37.5 (-7.5). May win soon on this workout.
Star Prince (Jethu) 1.40 (-5), 1200 1.24 (-6), 1000 1.09 (-6), 800 54 (-6), 600 40 (-5). Fit for the fray.

1200 Metres:
Macchupicchu (Ruzaan) Torriglia (Kharadi) 1.22 (-8), 1000 1.06 (-9), 800 52 (-8), 600 38 (-7). Former superior.
Astral Flash (Hayes) 1.26 (-4), 600 44 (-1). Did easy pace work.
Sea Vaule (Rajendra) 1.21 (-9), 1000 1.06 (-9), 800 52 (-8), 600 39 (-6) Moved well.
Cavalry Charge (Hayes) Oh So Romantic (Neeraj) 1.18 (-12), 1000 1.03 (-12), 800 49 (-11), 600 37 (-8). Former easily finished distance ahead. Note.
Ex Prelude To A Kiss (Ishwar) 1.20 (-10) & 1200 to 600 37 (-8). Eased up in the straight.
Jacqueline (Parmar) 1.25 (-5), 600 42 (-3). Very easy.
Nobel Glory (McCullagh) 1.19 (-11), 1000 1.05 (-10), 800 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Impressed. Can repeat.
Bright Future (Parmar) 1.17.5 (-12.5), 1000 1.03.5 (-11.5) 800 50 (-10) 600 38 (-7). To be noted.

1000 Metres:
Madam Killeen (Pereira) 1.12 (-3), 800 57 (-3), 600 43 (-2). Easy.
Moment To Remember (Nadeem) Sabanero (Shelar) 1.04 (-11), 800 51 (-9), 600 39 (-6). Former who well in hand while latter was pushed to finish level.
Celestial Concept (D.S.Rathore) Apache Indian (Pradeep) 1.04 (-11), 800 52 (-8), 600 40 (-5). Former trounced the latter.
Walk Of Life (Pradeep) 1.07 (-8), 800 54 (-6), 600 42 (-3). All out effort.
Ex Slam Strike (Kavraj) Classic Spirit (C.S.Jodha) 1.09 (-6), 800 55 (-5), 600 41 (-4). Pair finished level.
Ex Latino (McCullagh) Glides Line (Prashant) 1.04 (-11), 800 51 (-9), 600 38.5 (-6.5). Pair was extended. Former finished distance ahead.
Saltora (Sunil) Glowing Star (Daniel) 1.06 (-9), 800 51 (-9), 600 38 (-7). Former easily finished 2ls ahead.

800 Metres:
Bella (Hamir) 50 (-10), 600 38 (-7). Speedy.
Hannah Montana (D.S.Rathore) Avon Creek (Pradeep) 51 (-9), 600 39 (-6). Former to note.
Amoureque (McCullagh) 49 (-11), 600 37 (-8). Excellent display.
Star Future (Jethu) 54 (-6), 600 39 (-6). Moved freely.
Ocean Girl (Mahesh) Ocean Sensation (Aadesh) 52 (-8), 600 39 (-6). Former finished 3ls ahead.
Arisen Star (Nadeem) Super King (Kamble) 53 (-7), 600 39 (-6). Former finished distance ahead.
Ocean Fairy (Aadesh) Ocean Clipper (Mahesh) 52 (-8), 600 38 (-7) Pair moved fluently.
Devil In Disguise (Sunil) Hurricane Heart (Pradeep) 50 (-10), 600 38 (-7). Former pleased.

600 Metres:
Seen It All (Sandeep) 40 (-5). Was well in hand.

OUTER SAND:

1200 Metres:
Flaring Sun (rb) 1.22 (-8) & 1200 to 600 38 (-7). Eased up.

1000 Metres:
Doi Moi (Neeraj) 1.10 (-5), 800 56 (-4), 600 42 (-3). Was well in hand.
Patek Philippe (rb) Equidae (Neeraj) 1.10 (-5), 800 55.5 (-4.5), 600 42 (-3). Pair finished level.

800 Metres:
Got To Go (Neeraj) 53.5 (-6.5), 600 39 (-6). Worked well.

600 Metres:
Stylish Strokes (C.S.Jodha) 1200 to 600 41 (-4). Easy.

Selections for Mumbai Races to be held on 21st Feb 2010.

Following are my selections for the Mumbai Races to be held on Sunday 21st Feb 2010.

The Race Card consists of 9 races with The Forbes India Million being the feature event of the day. First race starts at 2:00P.M.

1. The Campanero Plate (Handicap for Indian Horses rated 1 to19) 1000 Metres at 2:00PM.
Rave On 1, Shaktiman 2, Ijlal 3
2. The Ich Dien Plate (Handicap for Indian Horses rated 1 to 26) 1800 Metres at 2:30PM.
Sol 1, Lothario 2, Premier Connection 3
3. The Indian Navy Trophy - Div II (Handicap for Indian Horses 5 years old & over, rated 40 to 66) 1200 Metres at 3:00PM.
Tabar 1, Frangipani 2, Highland Vision 3
4. The Y. M. Chaudhry Memorial Trophy ('TM, Maiden Indian Horses, 3 years old only) 1400 Metres at 3:30PM.
Eloise 1, Moneybags 2, Staristocracy 3
5. The Indian Navy Trophy - Div I (Handicap for Indian Horses 5 years old & over, rated 40 to 66) 1200 Metres at 4:00PM.
Highland Glory 1, Catalyst 2, Strathendrick 3
6. The Forbes India Millions ('TM, Maiden Indian Horses, 3 years old only) 1400 Metres at 4:30PM.
Roesti 1, Bullet 2, Mystic Dawn 3
7. The Brave Hunter Plate - Div II (Handicap for Indian Horses 4 years old only, rated 20 to 46) 1200 Metres at 5:00PM.
Golden Oriole 1, Aajaa Nachle 2, Steely Dan 3
8. The Manitou Trophy (Handicap for Indian Horses rated 20 to 46) 1600 Metres at 5:30PM.
White Knight 1, Track Thunder 2, Deep Purple 3
9. The Brave Hunter Plate - Div I (Handicap for Indian Horses 4 years old only, rated 20 to 46) 1200 Metres at 6:00PM.
De Nada 1, Flying Tackle 2, Jalsa 3

Days Best : White Knight (8 - 2)

Three Good Bets
Sol (2 - 1)

White Knight (8 - 2)
De Nada (9 - 1)

UPSETS
Highland Music (3 - 6)
Kiss Away (5 - 6)
Firemiss (6 - 6)

! ! ! ! ! WISH YOU GOOD LUCK ! ! ! ! !

Track Work for Mumbai Races

Track Work for Mumbai Races will be available from Saturday 20th Feb. 2010.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Selections for Mumbai Races to be held on 21st Feb 2010

The Selections will be posted on site by 10:30am on 20th Feb 2010.