HYDERABAD
1R : YOUNG DIANA (9) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when third at Bangalore over 1200m. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. BOLD BEAUTY (3) finished eighth at this track and distance at her last appearance six months ago. Capable of playing a major role. PRECIOUS (7) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish fifth at her latest appearance over 1200m at Bangalore. Expected to feature in the finish this time. LUCKY NINE (2) finished 9 lengths from the winner in seventh at his most recent appearance over 1200m at this track. Expected to feature in the finish this time.
2R : ONLY THE BRAVE (4) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing third last time over 1100m at this track. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. THUNDER KNIGHT (5) returned from a spell a week-and-a-half ago when he was beaten 7 lengths into fourth over 1100m at this track. Fitter this time. Hard to beat in this suitable race. PONTEFRACT (7) finished second, beaten 5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1100m at this track. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. PROUD GIRL (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1100m at this track, beaten 29 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.
3R : SILVER LINING (10) peaked on her run when resuming last start over 1200m at this track, winding up in fifth. Steps up in journey this time. Can improve sharply. EXCLUSIVE LUCK (1) is overdue for a win after putting together a string of three placings, the latest over 1200m at this track. Rates highly and expected to feature in the finish again. SAINT EMILION (2) finished third last time over 1200m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 8 lengths. Ready to go a couple better. LADY DANGER (5) is a five-year-old mare who is still a maiden after 12 starts but has been in the placings three times. Failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last start, beaten 16 lengths into ninth over 1100m at this track. Deserves another chance in this line up.
4R : WINDSOR (9) has accrued two minor placings from three runs this campaign. Produced another good performance last time out when third over 1200m at this track. Must be included on the strength of that form. QUEEN EMPRESS (7) finished 7 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1200m at this track when fresh from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Sure to run well. AUSTRALIA (1) closed last prep 12 weeks ago when he finished sixth over 1200m at Bangalore. Big run is on the cards. MOON WALK (6) returned from a spell six days ago when she was beaten 4 lengths into fourth over 1200m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time.
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5R : Group 3 winner ASHOKA (1) is a progressive four-year-old colt who hasn't raced since finishing second over 1400m at Kolkata on September 28. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Yet to miss the placings at this circuit, including two wins. Leading contender. WEST BROOK (10) impressed when successful on debut over 1400m at Bangalore three weeks ago. Can measure up again. HUNTINGDON (2) scored by 1.3 lengths over 1600m at Bangalore last start. Excellent record here having never missed the placings in four starts, including two wins and two placings. Should be involved in the finish. JUST INCREDIBLE (7) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when seventh over 1400m at this track. Placed to advantage so expect a bold run.
6R : POWER RANGER (1) returned from a spell six days ago when he was beaten 16 lengths into sixth over 1200m at this track. Strips fitter and can feature. INDERDHANUSH (4) is back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1100m at this track. Now under the care of new trainer N Ravinder Singh. Expect him to play a major role. PANCHO (5) is back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Closed last campaign with a minor placing over 1100m at this track. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. PROTOCOL (6) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1100m at this track, beaten 38 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
7R : Group 2 placegetter KALAMITSI (4) was an effortless winner last time over 1800m at Bangalore, scoring by 4 lengths. Has been in sound form this prep with two wins from three starts. Sure to go very well. Group 2 winner ARC DE TRIOMPHE (1) is back at the races for the first time since April 2. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1400m at Pune. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. Group 1 placegetter FIRE POWER (3) scored over this journey two back then failed at the longer trip last time when sixth at Group 2 level at Bangalore. Better placed this time and is a winning chance. Group 1 placegetter MONTEVERDI (2) last appeared five weeks ago when he finished 18 lengths away in seventh over 2200m at Bangalore. Cannot be ruled out due to the field size.
8R : RIFFA (2) returned from a spell a week-and-a-half ago when she was beaten 2 lengths into fourth over 1200m at this track. Fitter and sure to run well. MY MASTER (1) is a 31-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 4 lengths when seventh over 1200m at this track. Improvement to come and this is his chance to break through. HONOURABLE LADY (7) is a 10-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 4.5 lengths when fourth over 1400m at this track. Chance to break her maiden status with that run under her belt. AR SUPERIOR (10) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. Will benefit from that outing. Capable of another strong performance.
PUNE
1R : Group 3 placegetter FASHION ICON (2) returned from a break of five months with a solid third last start at this track over 1400m. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Capable of taking this out. DUFY (7) finished 7 lengths away in eighth last time out over 1400m at this track when fresh from a spell as $2.8 favourite. Tackles a longer journey this time. Right in the mix. FLASHING FAMOUS (1) returned from a spell three-and-a-half weeks ago when she was beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth over 1400m at this track. Strips fitter and can find winning ways. PRINCE O' WAR (8) resumed with a second over 1200m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. May appreciate the longer journey now coming in with a good weight and is not to be underestimated.
2R : Group 3 winner PORTOFINO BAY (5) is a talented filly who tackled a tougher race at her last run on February 26 and finished seventh behind Elpenor over 1400m in Group 1 grade at Mumbai. Very well placed in this company and looks hard to beat. Group 3 placegetter FIGHTON (7) is a talented gelding who tackled tougher grade last time, finishing 9 lengths behind Knotty Charmer over 1600m in Group 1 class at Bangalore. Finds a suitable assignment and can play a big role. ESPERANZA (1) is a promising type who finished in the placings over 1000m at Mumbai at her last appearance on March 9 the only run of that campaign. Has scored first-up from a spell before. Yet to miss the frame from five starts at today's journey, including two wins and is expected to be competitive. FIERY RED (10) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 12 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
3R : HAGIBIS (9) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 33 lengths into 12th over 1800m at this track. Nicely placed to take this out. DAULAT MAI (3) was well fancied when resuming last start and proved too strong, scoring by 2.5 lengths over 1400m at this track. Open to plenty of improvement and looks a big threat to the top selection. COMMANDMENT (4) finished third last time over 1200m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.4 lengths. Placed to advantage so expect a big run. SIM SIM (6) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
4R : AZRINAZ (4) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff she finished fourth over 1200m at Mumbai. Set to return in style. RACING ROMANCE (7) was well fancied on debut last start and was not far off the mark, finishing third and beaten 2 lengths over 1000m at this track. Big chance based on that effort. DECACORN (2) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at Bangalore, beaten 4 lengths. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to make a big impact. SHE'S A TEASER (9) returned from a spell three-and-a-half weeks ago when she was beaten 4.5 lengths into sixth over 1200m at this track. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.
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5R : Group 1 winner AHEAD OF MY TIME (1) hasn't raced since finishing third over 1600m in Group 3 grade at Mumbai four-and-a-half months ago. Is unbeaten from three runs when resuming and scored first up last prep, expected to go well. Group 3 winner COOL RIDER (3) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1200m in Group 3 grade at Bangalore. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. GOLDEN NEIL (5) did well to score by 3.5 lengths first-up in a weaker race last start over 1400m at this track. Has a perfect second-up record from twostarts and he is a major player again. Group 3 winner JOAQUIN (2) is a talented galloper who hasn't raced since finishing 11 lengths away in sixth eight months ago over 1200m at Mumbai against a better field than he meets here. Cannot be taken lightly.
6R : CHAMONIX (3) returns from a layoff of five-and-a-half months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1800m at Mumbai. Expect her to play a major role. EASY RIDER (10) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of six-and-a-half months and looking to emulate her win at Mumbai to kick off the last campaign. Capable of playing a major role. IT'S MY TIME (6) scored by 2.5 lengths over 1400m at this track last start when returning from a break. Has a very good record here including two wins from four starts. One of the leading contenders. Group 2 placegetter PLACE VENDOME (4) was in the placings at her first two runs this preparation before breaking through over 1600m at Bangalore last time. Goes up in the weights but her form is good for this. Deserves respect on best figures.
7R : GENEROSITY (8) did a great job to score by 4 lengths over today's course and distance when resuming from a break last time out. Meeting a deeper field this time but she is up to the challenge. Group 3 winner IRISH GOLD (10) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at this track over 1200m last time, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. EXOTIC QUEEN (1) didn't threaten when resuming last start over 1200m at this track, finishing tenth, beaten 7 lengths. Has a fair record when second up, including three top-three finishes. Leading chance on best form. SOVEREIGN MASTER (7) finished sixth over 1200m at Mumbai at his most recent appearance on February 19. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.
