Bangalore Summer 2017- Day 1

Race 1:  Afrikaaner,Grand Empire, As Time Goes By, Cantabria & Concept Win are contenders going by the riders declared.  Previous performance indicates that Afrikaaner & Cantabria are the main contenders. But I have a feeling that the race is between Grand Empire & Concept Win going by the preparations. I am tempted to nominate Grand Empire ignoring the claims of others.

Race 2: In this class B division-2 race the claims of Divino, who has run 2^nd in higher class in his last start are too overwhelming to ignore and if ridden without any ulterior design should win hands down.

Race 3: Automatic becomes an automatic choice in this terms race and for those looking for value can try a small place bet on horse #4 Land Of Liberty.

Race 4: #2 Chemical Romance seems to have no business to lose in this class IV race and looks like a very good double prospect for the rider.

Race 5: The likes of Goldberg, Lightning Strikes, Super Success & Topaz may corner betting I am inclined to nominate Side Winder who has won a race in the same class ( weights raised race) and is at the same mark to win this race. The only worry is  the rider who should keep his wits intact.

Race 6: Lady Barrington possesses the best credentials to win this Class III race. The other two career first start winners Sea King & Kangra do not seem to pose much of a threat since the former lost to Mysore based horse at Mysore & the latter cut his teeth at Hyderabad. The other 3YO runner La Magnifique is a Mumbai import and is not a FSW (first start winner) and hence ignored here.

Race 7: Brunesco who has moved from Irfan Ghatala to Gregory Sandhu seems to have the requisite credentials, having been bridesmaid in the higher class in his last race start against the likes of Regency Girl, A Crown & Shivalik Boy.

Race 8: Taking advantage of the 6 point drop in ratings Flirting Eyes who is now competing in the same class animals, which she won in her last start, may not find it difficult here. The drop in distance may not pose much of a problem in view of the poor opposition.

All the best.