1R : QUEEN ANULA (3) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing second and beaten only 2 lengths over 1200m at this track. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. WISAKA (8) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fourth over 1400m at this track. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best form puts her right in this. JAHZARA (5) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her only appearance last prep at Madras over 1400m on February 11. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. One of the main contenders. WESTERN GIRL (10) is on a quick turnaround after a moderate fifth over 1200m at this track six days ago. Finds a nice race and can make amends.
2R : Group 3 placegetter KING'S BATTALION (2) finished second last time out over 1400m in Group 3 class at this track, making it two career minor placings. Has been in the frame at both appearances at this circuit. Among the leading players. CHARUKALA (6) returns after three months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 1100m at Madras. Nicely placed and expected to go well. ANNETTE (5) is a talented filly who was well held last time out in the tougher won by Grey Wind over 1400m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into sixth. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Will be in this for a long way. KRISHVI (7) finished 24 lengths away in fourth at her last appearance over 1300m at this track on April 7. Worth including in this suitable contest.
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3R : GINGERSNAP (5) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1500m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. ABNEGATOR (4) finished 3 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1300m at this track two weeks ago as $3.75 favourite. Tackles a longer journey this time. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Will give a great sight. MEMORY LANE (6) returned last time with a solid second at this track over 1300m. Suitably placed to crack the maiden win. MALACCA (2) was beaten 10 lengths into eighth over 1400m at this track last time out. Nicely placed to find some form.
4R : ROYAL BARON (2) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing third over 1300m at this track last time out. Has a high cruising speed. Will play a major role. TRUTH IN WINE (6) broke through for her maiden win over 1600m at this track last time, scoring by 1.3 lengths. Winning rider Hindu Singh stays aboard and she is definitely worth including. ROMUALDO (1) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths starting at $6.50. Finds a nice race and can bounce back. SWEET FRAGRANCE (3) ran a better race when second up last time out, finishing fifth over 1400m at this track. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. One of the better hopes.
5R : KNOTTY IN BLUE (5) has switched yards since scoring by 5 lengths at Bangalore over 1200m on March 15. Expected to feature on best form. RAFFINATO (1) returned to winning ways last time out, running away with an impressive 3.5 lengths win over 1200m at this track. C Umesh in the saddle again and despite getting up in the weights he should go very well. EMPEROR ASHOKA (8) was well in commission last start over 1200m at this track when third, beaten 2 lengths. Tricky draw but worth another chance. DESPACITO (9) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1200m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. Something for the Multiples: BOHEMIAN STAR (10)
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6R : STOLEN GLANCE (8) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 6 lengths when fourth over 1300m at this track two weeks ago. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. CONSCIOUS KEEPER (6) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing seventh over 1200m at this track. Among the leading chances. LEBUA (3) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when eighth, beaten 22 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Cherry-ripe now and is among the leading chances. THE REBEL (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fifth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.
7R : SALOME (1) has recorded four minor placings from seven runs this preparation. Continued the trend last time out when runner-up over 1400m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. KING O STAR (3) finished 6 lengths away in seventh last time out over 1200m at this track when first up from a spell. Steps up in journey today. Drawn to go forward. Best form puts him right in this. BLUE EYED BOY (5) recorded a strong maiden win over 1200m at this track last time, getting there by 3 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and he is a great chance to go back-to-back. KALLIPOS (6) turned in a nice effort to score two runs ago but was not as effective last time out when fourth over 1600m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Likely improver with top-three prospects.
