Bangalore Selections 09/07/2016

Race 1: Twice failed favourite Roaring Thunder with a switch in jockey is in contention. But the low rating of 21 does not inspire confidence and may fail again as favourite. lightening Strikes who finishe 24 lenghts in arrears to the winner in his last start and a no hoper in this race. Similarly the front runnimg tactics of Nazailla does not cut much ice since available vidence suggests she finally finihes at the back end of the field. The one who catches our attention is Bharath Queen who has finished 3rd behind Star Cracker in one of her starts .

Race 2:  While all the attention will be focused on Shining Magic who goes into this with a massive switch in jockey and 18/10 in odds as compared to 60/1 with Naveen aboard, and Honour vying for attention with Blinkers on this time the one that appeals to me is Vicious Circle who satisfies all my handicapping theories like Bottom-up, beating younger horses in previous run etc and rated 43 (Pucca clas theory).

Race 3:  This race is a difficult one to decipher in that Rocket Man, Spiritual Act, Bolts Colt & Sea Dove are all in with a chance. But my vote goes to Rocket Man who has been under steady preparation in training tracks with some notable work outs (rare for Class V horses).

Race 4:  Shield Of Achilles has shown enough potential while skipping clear of the field in his last start and is considered a good type of youngster is my choice though I am little wary of Amber Crown who surprised many in his last start and may do so again.

Race 5:  Avant Garde   is the one I expect to score in this race eventhough there are some good horses like Thomas More & In The Sunrise in the fray.

Race 6:  I am passing over all the fillies in this race as I have evidence that fillies find it difficult agaisr colts and geldings in this type of races so Sateelite & Starlet are out of my selection. Among the geldings I suspect Auriga may need a race run this season before succeeding, Pentagram & Machiavellianism have got their form line blunted,the race could be between last start surpriser Shivalik  Star & Bold Command and my vote goes in favour of the former.

Race 7:  Torrorosso, who has been having eye catching trial tracks, may give a run for the money to the likes of Ashwa Ashoka, Hall Of Famer & Serena Ballerina..

Race 8:   Tactically retained in division 2 of the same class so that she has to tackle only a weaker set of horses, Babhuska is likely to give a quick double to owner, trainer & the rider.

All the best..

My impressions for today’s (02/07/2016) Bangalore races.

Race 1:  Tuscano who seems to have exhibited some sort of form in his last start may get his long overdue win tomorrow. Failing which, Thallasa may pounce on the opportunity.

Race 2:  Just as Tarini did last but one week, High Hawk is likely to repeat tomorrow. The connections will exploit the unexpected form of the horse.

Race 3:  Sans Peur is poised to make it four in a row. If she fails for any reason Vivid Impression is likely to make a winning impression.

Race 4:  Multi App & Storm Ahead ran no sort of a race in their last start, perhaps the the underfoot conditions made it difficult, yet they are in contention. Back if Beyond is a fluent winner of his last start beating younger horses in lower class but has to defy 17 points penalty to win here. Opening Act on the other hand, though also beat youngsters in her last start, has been penalised just 10 points for 3/4 lengths win. This could perhaps decisively tilt the advantage in her favour.

Race 5:  Usually I don't prefer fillies in any race if they reach above 70 rating points as they usually don't progress beyond 80 rating points, unless they are exceptional. But in this race where Sea Fairy & Renee are running, the geldings they face are either out handicapped or too backward. But I am to make up my mind between these two, though Sea Fairy enjoy the advantage of age.

Race 6:  Diamond Green who raced along with Spirit and Truth, Indian Brahmos, Rare and Famous, Fantasy Queen, New Prince, & Jersey Wonder in race number 64 who have all won subsequently is now poised to claim his victory with some steady preparation on the training track.

Race 7:  Spirit And Truth at the bottom of the scale in this class 2 race appeals to me. Bonfire it appears to me the only other contender who can challenge.

Race 8:  As a Favourite Side Winder ran a pathetic race in his last start. Can’t expect any great improvement within two weeks. Therefore, Red Galileo who is showing great promise in his latest spurt in track work, especially with Shan Ben Aari, who finished 2^nd in Fillies trial at Mysore to Anantara, on 25/06/2016 should confidently get this race with positive switch in saddle..

ALL THE BEST..