CHENNAI
Sunday December 25th, Chennai races have been postponed to Thursday December 29th.
1R : 1-3-2
It would not be wrong if LITTLE WONDER (1) were to score in the opener of the day, for he has the bloodline to do so, and if pedigree is the only criterion, then MAGICAL WAVE (3) enters the picture. FAST PLAY (2), a modestly bred contestant, begs to differ, and he would be eager to disprove that.
2R : 2-1-3
Those looking for a quick return should try their luck with the in-form contender, TIMELESS ROMANCE (2) and those wanting meatier odds ought to have a go at PROTEA (1). The pending horse, SINATRA (3), could well come to the fore while the debate rages.
3R : 4-3-2
MUSANDA (4), an emphatic winner on debut, looks set to make it two in a row. Pending for a while, ZUCARDI (3), could give the aforementioned one the jitters. With the rest of the field likely to be "off," speedy LORD OF THE TURF (2) may be able to hang on and finish in the money.
4R : 2-7-6
In rip-roaring form, THE AWAKENING (2) looks home and dry. Going almost bare-back, speedy BEEJAY (7) may exploit the advantage to his benefit. GODS PLAN (6) says the best of schemes have quite often gone awry and to consider him.
5R : 5-1-2
6R : 10-3-1
STILL I RISE (10) is on the upswing and eager to make amends for his narrow defeat in the Mysore Derby (Gr.1). ASHWA MAGADHEERA (3), the conqueror of STILL I RISE in a million race at Mysore, will strive to do a repeat act. The previous poor performance of ALBINUS (1) ought to be taken with a pinch of salt and discarded as an aberration, for he has the ability to overcome this competition.
7R : 8-10-6
It often pays to follow prominent silks on big race days, and that could be proven true with SABATINI (8). The same holds true for RUBIROSA (10) and MYSTICAL ROSE (6).
8R : 3-7-1
SUPARAKIGA (3) could come to the fore if he were to build on his previous effort (ran second). GOLDEN STREAK (7) will likely streak ahead and strike gold if given a fast pace. BEAUTY OF THE TURF (1) looks poised to woo the rest of the field out of competition.
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MUMBAI
1R : 5-4-8
MYSTICISM (5) will likely be the first to send out Christmas greetings and warm the pockets of his supporters as well. Debutant JUSTIN (4) has trialled well and has the potential to score if he can replicate that on the track. This modest affair may see HARRIET (8) come to the fore.
2R : 5-2-12
Well-bred THE PRESIDENT (5) looks home and dry. Late-rusher SHE IS ON FIRE (2) could set the track ablaze if given a fast pace. SHADOWS (12) may loom large at the finish.
3R : 1-5-2
HOOVES OF THUNDER (1) ought to reverberate loud and clear. CHAT (5) looks set for a winning discourse. KIRKINES (2) is a consistent threat who could take the spoils with a bit of luck.
4R : 8-6-2
The race will likely cease to exist as and when PORTOFINO BAY (8) decides to hit the front. AZRINAZ (6) is the primary threat. DREAM ALLIANCE (2) may team up for victory on debut.
5R : 7-6-2
One ought to tread with care in this event, which is nothing short of a minefield. SUNRISE (7) spells dusk for the competition. Last-start winner DRAGONESS (6) may flare and breathe fire once more, but one cannot discount the chances of late-rusher MULTISTARRER (2) who has the turn of foot to collar the leader close to the post.
6R : 1-2-3
This graded event ought to be billed as a clash of titans, with ZUCCARELLI (1) representing the cream of his crop and JULIETTE (2) the best of hers. They clashed once before, with the latter triumphing over the former. There is very little to choose between them, but the former enjoys a slight advantage based on his current rip-roaring form. The one capable of deflating their bid could well be the speedy NORTHERN LIGHTS (3).
7R : 3-4-5
The winner will likely emerge from the trio of PHANTA(3), WHATSINANAME (4) and BALENCIAGA (5).
8R : 7-10-5
SPIRIT BAY (7) hit form in her previous foray by running second despite an inept ride and could go one better if handled judiciously. INTENSE BELIEF (10), half sister to a Sprinters Classic winner, is the next best. Front-runner NORD (5) has the ability to dictate the pace as well as kick on to clinch the race. SOON...
