1R : BLUE CHIP (1) stepped out on his debut over 1400m at this track a week ago and finished fourth, beaten 7 lengths. Capable of sharp improvement. MISO (4) finished a 8 length fifth at this track last time but will strip fitter for this. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Among the leading chances. PELAGIA (5) returned from a spell a month ago when she was beaten 21 lengths into seventh over 1600m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time. BORN TO BE SPOILT (2) has not appeared since he finished tenth over 1200m at Madras on September 30. A bold showing is expected.
2R : TESS (5) returned last time with a solid third at this track over 2000m. It doesn't get any easier but she is good enough to take this out. MAGNITE (3) is backing up seven days after finishing second over 1400m at this track. Strong run last time and shapes as a major threat. TENDER HEART (1) finished 9 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1200m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Winning claims on best figures. MADE IN HEAVEN (2) finished fifth over 1600m at Madras at his most recent appearance on November 19. Among the better hopes.
2R : TESS (5) returned last time with a solid third at this track over 2000m. It doesn't get any easier but she is good enough to take this out. MAGNITE (3) is backing up seven days after finishing second over 1400m at this track. Strong run last time and shapes as a major threat. TENDER HEART (1) finished 9 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1200m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Winning claims on best figures. MADE IN HEAVEN (2) finished fifth over 1600m at Madras at his most recent appearance on November 19. Among the better hopes.
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3R : GOOD TIP (5) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a neck from the winner in second over 1200m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. Group 3 placegetter KIEFER (6) made it two wins on the bounce last time out when she got home by 1.5 lengths over 2000m at this track. Leading player. Group 2 placegetter SONATA (3) has scored at her last two starts, most recently by 2.25 lengths over 2000m at this track. That continued the very strong form this campaign, with two wins from three runs. Expect a bold showing. BASHARAT (2) was beaten 8 lengths into fourth over 1600m at this track last time out. Capable of featuring prominently.
4R : ARCHWAY (1) met with solid support last start over 1200m at this track when fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths. Sound record at this distance with two wins and 10 minor placings from 17 runs and should prove tough to beat. HALL OF GRACE (2) returns from a break of 11 weeks. Genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 1600m at Pune. Nicely placed to kick off another successful campaign. KING ROGER (8) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1200m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Meets some better types this time but this looks well within his grasp. SIR BAFFERT (5) is back from a break of four months. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when fifth over 1200m at Madras. Has a high cruising speed. Solid claims on best form.
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5R : Multiple Group 1 winner A STAR IS BORN (1) has put together a couple of wins at this course, the latest on December 16 over 1600m when he got home by 7 lengths. Meets some better types this time but he has the ability to test this field. Group 3 winner PISSARRO (3) scored a dominant win at Pune over 3200m at his latest appearance on October 14 the only time he faced the starter in that campaign. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Best form puts him right in this. Group 2 winner STOCKBRIDGE (4) finished second last time out over 2200m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Must be respected. Multiple Group 3 winner THIRD AVENUE (5) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1600m at Group 2 level at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well.
6R : SWIFT LADY (2) is backing up quickly after finishing in the money at this track over 1400m just seven days ago. Good effort last start and is likely to be in the finish. TICKER (8) is yet to break through after 10 starts. Placed two back then last time out was fourth, beaten 7 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Should be prominent throughout. Not far off a win and rates highly on his best form. TRES BIEN (4) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 20 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1200m at this track, beaten 13 lengths. Nicely placed to play a major role. INDIAN TIGER (1) disappointed last start when out of the placings over 1200m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
