1R : BY THE BOOK (1) returned last time with a solid second at this track over 1200m. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. DAWN RISING (2) and was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 1200m at this track. Shaping up nicely and she cannot be discounted. ALTAMONTE (4) was well fancied when resuming last start over 1200m at this track when third, beaten 7 lengths. Will strip fitter and can atone. ELITE AGENT (3) finished midfield at his first run back from a spell last start, beaten 9 lengths over 1200m at this track on soft going. Should do much better.
2R : ROMAN SPIRIT (2) finished third when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track. Credentials hard to fault. EXCELLENT RAY (4) has not raced since his debut back on June 4 when he finished fourth over 1100m at this track. Big chance with race experience now on board. STELLANTIS (1) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1100m at this track five months ago and has not raced since. Sure to make his presence felt again. EMPIRE OF DREAMS (6) made progress last time out, finishing 13 lengths from the winner in third over 1200m at this track. Looks to be in the right race so expect another big run.
3R : JULIO (2) resumes after running in a small field on debut missing the frame by 6 lengths at this track over 1200m. Rates as a strong chance today. LIONEL (3) returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 1600m at this track. Set for a bold return. GOOD TIP (7) finished second, beaten 4 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track. Nicely placed to go one better. SHADOW OF THE MOON (4) is a two-start maiden who was close to a win before a four-and-a-half months break, finishing off with a minor placing at Hyderabad. First try at this longer trip. Has ability so don't underestimate.
4R : SANGREAL (8) is back after a break of three-and-a-half months. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at her latest appearance over 1200m at Hyderabad. Has ability and sure to prove tough to beat. MAZAL TOV (4) looked good at his only appearance five months ago over 1400m at this track, finishing second and beaten 3 lengths. Sure to have improved over the break and is among the leading chances. SERAI (9) returned from a spell two weeks ago when she was beaten 8 lengths into fourth over 1200m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects. WINDSOR (11) resumes from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Could only manage to finish fourth at the latest run over 1400m in Group 3 class at Hyderabad. Solid top-three hope.
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5R : LAZARUS (6) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1200m at Mumbai six months ago and has not raced since. Promising type who can measure up again. EXTRAORDINARY (2) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 14 lengths away in eighth over 1200m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. KALAMITSI (3) finished last campaign with a couple of minor placings, the latest over 1600m at Kolkata six months ago. One of the contenders. SHABELLE (1) lines up for the first time since March 4. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1200m at this track. Definite top-three chance.
6R : KNOTTY CHARMER (1) fought on for second last start over 1600m in Group 1 grade at Ooty, making it two minor placings in a row. Finds the right race this time and can discover winning form. CZAR (5) impressed when successful on debut over 1200m at this track five-and-a-half months ago and has not been produced since. Likely improver who should run well again. FIGHTON (3) was well in commission when resuming last start over 1200m at this track when second, beaten 2.75 lengths. N S Parmar sticks. Capable of running a bold race. HUNTINGDON (2) resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months. Hoping for a repeat of his debut win over 1200m at Hyderabad to kick off last prep. Sound prospects.
7R : LIMITED EDITION (8) hasn't raced since finishing fourth over 1400m at this track on March 4 and has since switched yards. Generally runs well when fresh, recording two minor placings from three runs. Can return in winning form. GALATICUS (2) is a talented filly who was well held last time out in the tougher won by Something Royal over 1600m at Ooty, beaten 37 lengths into eighth. Can feature this easier company. RECREATOR (10) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 17 lengths into fifth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. SUPER GLADIATOR (1) finished fifth over 1200m at this track at his most recent appearance on March 18. Can make his presence felt.
