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1R : STAR CRUISE (3) failed to live up to market expectations last start when out of the placings over 1200m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Has the talent to take this out. DECCAN RANGER (1) did little and finished 16 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1200m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his sixth at this track the run before. Finds a suitable assignment and can find winning form. PROTOCOL (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at this track, beaten 21 lengths into eighth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. CANTERBURY (6) improved last start to finish third over 1200m at this track. Suitably placed so he can figure again.
2R : DECOY (3) finished 1.75 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1200m at this track four weeks ago as $1.6 favourite. Steps up in journey today. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Among the leading chances. Group 3 placegetter ENCORE (4) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 4.5 lengths when fourth in a 1200m contest at this track four weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. ALCAHOL FREE (7) filled a minor placing when fresh from a spell two starts ago. Could not back that up last time when 6 lengths away in fifth over 1200m at this track. Rates highly and is right in the mix. ASSURED SUCCESS (2) finished second last time over 1200m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Placed to advantage so expect another bold run.
3R : ITS ON (1) finds it hard to win with just one success from 17 starts. Did a good job last start to finish second over 1200m at this track, beaten a nose. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GOLDEN INZIO (7) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 16 lengths when sixth in a 1600m contest at this track six days ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. WANDRING WARRIOR (4) never really threatened when resuming last time out, finishing midfield and beaten 16 lengths over 1200m at this track. Has a high cruising speed. Capable of testing this field. ONLY THE BRAVE (2) turned in a modest performance when fourth last time out over 1200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Nicely placed to feature in the finish.
4R : JUST INCREDIBLE (4) finished 13 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at this track two weeks ago as $2 favourite. Steps up in journey today. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Among the leading chances. THUNDERSTRUCK (3) returns from a spell of six months. Closed off last prep in great form including a dominant win over 1600m at Bangalore at his most recent appearance. Has a high cruising speed. Best form puts him right in this. MISS MARVELLOUS (1) has a moderate winning strike-rate but impressed when returning from a break last time at this track, finishing third and only 1.3 lengths from the winner at the end of 1400m. Akshay Kumar gets the best out of this seven-year-old mare. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. GALWAN (2) failed to threaten when fresh from a spell last time out, beaten 9 lengths into sixth over 1400m at this track. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Deserves respect on best figures.
5R : ICICLE (1) finished fourth when resuming two runs back then progressed nicely last time out to score by 1.3 lengths as favourite over 1400m at this track. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. AERIAL COMBAT (8) is racing well without winning. Last start finished sixth, beaten 11 lengths, over 2000m at this track. Among the chances again. DESPANG (4) wasn't far away when resuming last start, finishing second over 1400m at this track. Yet to miss the placings at this trip. Among the winning hopes. DREAM STATION (9) hit the frame two starts ago at this track but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 8 lengths over 1200m at this track. Has his share of talent and can do a lot better.
6R : NEW LOOK (5) was returning from a 157-day layoff last start when she at this track. Deserves another chance. Group 2 winner MYSTERIOUS ANGEL (2) scored by 2.75 lengths over 1400m at this track last start. Has a very good record here including six wins from 11 starts. Expect a bold showing. Group 3 winner AKIDO (4) is progressing well this preparation. Opened with a sixth at this track two starts back then landed the prize by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1800m at this track. Goes up a rung or two but he is good enough to cope. ASHWA MOROCCO (9) finished second last time over 1400m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten a head. Meeting a deeper field this time but she deserves her chance.
7R : SILVER LINING (7) did a great job to score by 1.5 lengths over this course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within her grasp. SANGREAL (3) is on a quick turnaround after a solid third over 1200m at this track seven days ago. Nice run last time and should be in the finish. GOOD TIDINGS (9) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 9 lengths when fifth in a 1200m contest at this track a week ago. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. FIRST CLASS (6) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.
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1R : BOMBER (2) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1000m at this track. Placed to advantage and can take this out. PRINCE O' WAR (4) is a 11-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at his latest appearance over 1600m at this track. Finds a suitable assignment this time and is a great chance to break through. C'EST L'AMOUR (7) finished 4 lengths from the winner in seventh last start over 1000m at this track, an improvement on her tenth at this track the run before. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. HIGH SPIRIT (8) could only manage to finish fifth, beaten 5 lengths, at her latest appearance over 1400m at this track. Finds the right race and is worth consideration.
2R : VINCENT VAN GOGH (5) was thereabouts last time out when second at this track over 2000m, beaten a long neck. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Ready to win. Multiple Group 3 placegetter SEA THE SUN (4) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Not as effective last time out when 99th over 2400m at this track,. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. GANGSTER (2) proved too strong last start and scored by half a length over 2400m at this track. Has a fair record at this track with a win and two placings. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Capable of testing this field. MURWARA PRINCESS (1) comes here off a break of six months. Worth noting she filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1600m at Mumbai. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.
3R : WALSHY (4) scored at this track last time out with half a length to spare over today's journey. Yet to miss the placings from three starts at this trip. Expected to measure up. FIDATO (2) scored his maiden win here last time out over today's trip, getting the decision by 0.8 lengths. Winning rider Mustakim Alam stays aboard and he cannot be underestimated. DOWSABEL (7) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 15 lengths when seventh in a 1600m contest at this track four weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. JETFIRE (1) is experiencing a long win drought, extended last start when fourth over 1200m at this track. In the right race and should be in the mix.
4R : RACING ROMANCE (7) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 4 lengths starting at $1.70. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. SERRANO (3) has not raced since being well supported on his debut back on April 2 when he finished fifth over 1200m at Mumbai. Capable of sharp improvement. ENDURANCE (2) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 3.5 lengths when fourth in a 1200m contest at this track five weeks ago. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BUBBLY BOY (1) is yet to break through but has been in the money three times including last start when third over 1200m at this track. Has recorded two minor placings from four tries at this distance. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. In the mix.
5R : Group 3 placegetter MISTY (3) resumed last time out and finished second over 1400m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths. Genuine type with two wins from three starts. This looks an ideal assignment. Group 1 placegetter DREAM ALLIANCE (7) resumes from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1400m at Mumbai. Bold showing expected. Group 3 winner BELIEVE (1) is a speedy gelding who returned from a break with a win over 1400m in Group 3 class at this track. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Will be in this for a long way. HALL OF GRACE (2) scored last start at this track to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Solid claims on best form.
6R : MULTIVERSE (6) will find this a little easier than his third on debut two months ago, beaten 8 lengths at the end of 1200m at this track. Promising type with improvement to come so he will be hard to beat. HAGIBIS (9) finished 7 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1400m at this track three weeks ago. Steps up in distance today. Expected to cross from wide out. Expecting a bold showing. CHAGALL (5) has not raced since his debut on March 26 over 1400m at Mumbai when he finished fourth, beaten 13 lengths. Open to improvement and can feature. WALTER (3) ran a better race when second-up last start, finishing 2.75 lengths away in fifth over 1400m at this track. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
7R : HOUSE OF LORDS (9) is back at the races for the first time since April 1. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1200m at this track. Looks a winning chance. INDIA STRONG (2) returned from a spell five weeks ago when he was beaten 17 lengths into ninth over 1400m at this track. Strips fitter and can feature. MIGHTY THUNDER (10) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1000m at this track, beaten a neck. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CHAMPAGNE SMILE (5) ran below expectations last start, finishing seventh and beaten 10 lengths at this track over 1000m. Worth another chance.
