CHENNAI
1R : 1-2-8
The opener of the day looks to be at the mercy of ZANETA (1). The one to follow her home could well be BOHEMIAN STAR (2). The horse who might leave the followers of form dumbstruck may be the aptly named LITTLE WONDER (8).
2R : 2-4-1
It ought to be ATTENBOROUGH (2) with a timely alert. Last-start failed favourite, PREAKNESS (4) will be keen to make amends. SINATRA (1) claims he has the winning compilation, which he would reveal on the track.
3R : 6-5-1
Hailing from a top yard, SURYAKRISHI (6) has the bloodline to overcome this lot. Having run third on her debut, CELESTE (5) is capable of denying the aforementioned one the glory he seeks on his maiden bid. MR STARC (1) could well be the one to give his freshman sire his first winner.
4R : 3-12-6
DIAMOND AND PEARLS (3) deserves his due for his consistency in performance. As does KINGS WALK (12), who met one better in either of his previous starts. SUCCESSION (6) should try to make amends for his recent failures as a favourite,
5R : 1-2-4
Grade-dropper ABILITARE (1) will strive hard to open the account for her yard this season. So should KIKATA (2) for his winless yard this term. The youthful exuberance of four-year-old FAST PLAY (4) may tilt the balance in his favour.
6R : 3-7-4
In rip-roaring form, FOREVER (3), and REMEDIESOFSPRING (7), winner of the local fillies classic, are the ones likely to dispute the issue. GLORIOUS GRACE (4) can beat this lot if she were to tackle the longer twelve-furlong trip well.
7R : 2-4-6
ZUCARDI (2) could have won in her previous run but for the interference in the deciding furlong. Those having a go at BIG TREASURE (4) may unearth riches. WAR EMBLEM (6), with the claimer aboard, stands a good chance of landing the spoils.
8R : 1-4-7
AUGUSTA (1) is the pick of the lot. Last-start failed favourite, WINNING LEGACY (4) will look to redeem her reputation. A hunch says longshot BE CALM (7) could be the one to prevail in the concluding event of the day.
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MUMBAI
1R : 7-1-10
The got-abroad filly GEOGRAPHIQUE (7) probably will set the ball rolling in the first race of the year. Front-rusher LADIDA (1) is no slouch and will likely fight hard and will try in all earnest to prevent anyone else from wresting control of the proceedings. JERUSALEM (10) may usher in a victory for his yard in the opener of the year.
2R : 1-2-4
The stablemate pair of CHAMONIX (1) and WORDSMITH (2) will likely battle it out for glory. REGAL COMMAND (4) could land a telling blow if overcoming his habit of hesitating to overtake once abreast of the leader.
3R : 7-2-9
DRAGONLORD (7) may prevail over the rest in this modest affair unless last-start failed favourite GOLDEN NEIL (2) decides to make amends. CHARLIE (9) or METZINGER (8) may play the role of a mediator and split the aforementioned battling duo at the finish.
4R : 4-1-13
Last-start impressive winner INTENSE BELIEF (4) could make it two in a row. Grade-dropper ANOUSHKA (1) may prevent that from happening. Maiden-yet DAGGER'S STRIKE (13) looks sharp enough to draw blood and the rest had better be wary of him.
5R : 4-7-3
EXEMPLIFY (4) tops the list on her imposing bloodline. Speedy COEUR DE LION (7) is the main threat. PRIDE'S ANGEL (3) will likely devour ground in the straight if the pace is on and may nail the leader close to the post.
6R : 3-6-7
When a runner blinks the danger light he ought to be preferred. Hence, BIG RED (3) got to be the first pick. But then, there are others with compelling reasons and they warrant a look. The likes of SEA THE SUN (6), SMILES OF FORTUNE (7), and JAMARI (11) are the ones who could douse the bid of BIG RED.
7R : 1-8-7
Form and bloodline dictate HUNTING GODDESS (1) as the one to beat. ADAMAS (8) is the next best. VICTORY CHANT (7) is capable of extending the eventual winner.
8R : 3-4-12
RODRIGO (3) and LORD VADER (4) ought to dispute the issue. KAITLAN (12) is the joker in this pack.
9R : 1-4-11
INISHMORE (1) looks good in the concluding event of the day. Consistent DIVINE THOUGHTS (4) is the next best. Debutant KISLING (11) has the bloodline to land a deadly blow and one must be wary of him.
