1R : CALIFORNIA GOLD (5) ran a good race last start to finish third over 1400m at this track. May appreciate coming back in journey. Strong run last time and shapes as a major threat. RAPTOR (14) resumes in a similar race to her last run five months ago when 11th, beaten 13 lengths. Lines up today for the first time for trainer C D Monnappa. Rates highly and is likely to be prominent. FIFTY GRAND (12) failed to figure again last time over 1400m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into sixth. Well placed in this line-up and is among the better chances. KNOTT SO KNOTTY (8) improved sharply last time out to score by a long neck over 1400m at this track a week ago. Likely to be there at the finish again.
2R : NATURAL FLY (4) is still a maiden after six starts but was placed at this track when resuming before finishing fourth here last start. Looking to break her maiden status. Fitter again and gets chance here. THEA'S GIFT (15) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 14 lengths when tenth in a 1600m contest at this track three weeks ago. Going up a level this time but he cannot be taken lightly. STAR SPECK (10) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a spell, the latest when fourth over 1200m at this track. Will strip fitter and is a key runner. HERE I COME (13) was beaten 8 lengths into 11th over 1400m at this track a week ago. Capable of featuring prominently.
3R : ICELANDIC (9) is back from a spell of 13 months. Closed last prep with a seventh, beaten 13 lengths, over 1200m at Bangalore. Has the right profile. SWISS TIGRESS (15) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1100m at this track, beaten 11 lengths into eighth. Finds a tougher race but this looks well within her grasp. VALKYRIE (14) has a moderate winning strike-rate but impressed when returning from a break last time at this track, finishing second and only 2 lengths from the winner at the end of 1200m. Finds a tougher race but she has the ability to test this field. SARO LUCKY (12) finished second last time over 1200m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten half a length. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run again.
4R : MILOS (3) was well in the market last time and made it two minor placings from as many runs this prep when 1.3 lengths away in second over 1400m at this track. Big chance to break through. TAREK (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 3.5 lengths away in second over 2000m at this track. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he has the ability to mix it with them. MELANIE (7) resumes after a break of six-and-a-half months. Trying to repeat her debut win over 1200m at this track to kick off last prep. Winning chance while fresh. DALHOUSIE (11) was unplaced two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 9 lengths into eighth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
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5R : ANKUSH (1) returned last time with a solid second at this track over 1200m. Goes up a rung or two but he is capable of running a bold race. SPARKLING NIGHT (14) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fourth over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. Facing a tougher assignment but she is good enough to turn the recent form around. ANUSHTUBHA (8) has not been to the races since she finished third on debut over 1200m at this track on February 9. Ticks all the right boxes. ONE DIAMOND (6) is a two-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 7 lengths when sixth over 1200m at this track. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat.
6R : SEGERA (5) did little and finished 12 lengths from the winner in 12th over 1400m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his sixth at this track the run before. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. TRUMP STAR (6) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on February 27 finishing ninth and beaten 8 lengths over 1200m at Hyderabad. Has switched to the Surender G T yard. Rates highly and should take some beating. FUN AND LAUGHTER (2) was successful last start over 1200m at this track, getting home by 1.75 lengths to make it three wins on the trot. Looks well placed so expect another big run. HIS EMINENCE (3) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 31 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.
7R : MOONLIGHT QUEEN (6) finished 1.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. The one to beat in this line up. SAMAY BALWAAN (8) scored an impressive win by 4 lengths when resuming from a spell last time out over 1400m at this track. Fitter for that last hitout and is expected to run well again. Group 1 placegetter SQUARE THE CIRCLE (1) returns after a spell of four months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1600m at this track. Among the better hopes. CRIMSON FIRE (10) returned from a spell four weeks ago when she was beaten 4 lengths into ninth over 1200m at this track. Fitter and sure to run well.
