BANGALORE SELECTIONS  08/03/2019

Race 1:   Coming out of setback of sorts 5yo mare,  Savisa(7) was expected to score in her last start, but unfortunately stumbled badly at a crucial stage and thereby extinguishing all her chances there. Now entrusted to top rider should get this race as favourite. If for any reason, dubious or otherwise, she fails then Dallas, Turf Prospector, Jersey Storm or Tiger Returns may have chances in that order of preference.

Race 2:  David Allan choosing to ride Well Connected(11) over Lady Of Fame(8), the full sister to the illustrious Sir Cecil, is an indicator of its better chances. Both are working well. But keep an eye on another Win Legend progeny Winall(12) who has had an eye catching spurt with S John astride in the morning work.

Race 3: The race has a seemingly good contest between Ninon(2), Fiorenzo(3),Limato(5) & Love Is Life(8). LIL if wins, then it is a made up race, bidding farewell to 9yo, but ability wise difficult. Fiorenzo was withdrawn for lameness last start, discounting his chances a great deal. Ninon is a higher class runner finishing within a length to the winner in her last two starts and has a very good chance with her regular rider. But after watching Limato winning his last start without being fully extended and clocking the same timing as Ninon in higher class, encourages me to nominate him to score an encore.

Race 4:  As per the pattern for D2 of class 4 races, only maiden 4yo with the rating of 22 & above should be considered and as such horses 1 to 5 come into consideration. Touch Your Destiny(1), has been within 4 lengths to the winner in his last 3 starts with more reputed riders. Now with a claimer declared and with a finishing timing of around 1:14.15 to 1:14.35 can at best place. Colonel Harty (2) having career first start does not impress with morning workouts and hence cannot be confidently backed. Bella Destiny(4) is a back marker hence ignored. Tio Roco (3) could not clear maiden status in 8 attempts and does not instill confidence despite being entrusted to top rider. That leaves us with Chula Vista(5), who has had an educative run in R 156 and finished just 2.5 lenghts behind Star Man the winner, who can be expected to take this D2 Trophy race.

Race 5:  A difficult race to decipher only if you refuse to look at the obvious choice i.e. #4 Nitromax, who failed as a favourite in R 69. She should make amends with top rider assisting . If you make it complicated, then Masada, Reference, Wild Wild Angels & Colour of Gold come into picture. I strongly advice to keep it simple and go with Nitromax.

 Race 6:  Even though Aesir(7) has strong claims with last start victory in lower class Louisiana(4) has better credentials to claim honours this class 1 trophy race, in my opinion.

Race 7:   As per the pattern for D1 races of class 4 races, maiden 4yo horses with a rating of 27 & above generally wins with rare exceptions. On this score Armin(1) stands tall with Great Celebration(12) likely to finish faraway 2^nd.

Race 8:    In this class 2 race it is very difficult to choose between Shesmyscript(7) & Velocidad(10). I am sticking my neck out in favour of the former, who is a first start maiden winner and has graded race experience against the latter who needed 4 runs to shed his maiden status.

Race 9:  Most challenging race of the day. Secret Superstar(5) has clocked 1:12.64 which is class 2 winning time. Aceros (9) has beaten the former when they met in lower class. Sahara(7) has been highly thought of by the connections initially that they entered her in Hyderabad & Chennai classics but now taking handicap route is not far behind in potential. And finally Sun Power(12) in his 12th start may suddenly sprout wings. My vote goes to Sahara(7).

Good Luck.