1R : TURN AND BURN (3) returns from a spell of three months and did win first-up last time in work over 1000m at Pune. Will be tough to beat. HOUSE OF LORDS (2) improved sharply on his 11th two starts back at Pune with success over 1000m at this track a week ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is up to the task. FAST APPROACH (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at Pune, beaten 4.5 lengths into eighth. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. GYPSY SOUL (8) had been in top form scoring two wins on end prior to missing the frame last time out at this track. Coming back in journey today. Santosh G who has two wins when partnering stays on. Solid claims on best form.
2R : ARDAKAN (1), who finished like a freight train in his very first run on this track to finish an eye-catching third after changing yards and racing centres, should not find it difficult to put it across this field. Since this race is run over seven furlongs, the 7-furlong specialist GHIRARDELLI (3) has got to be considered. It would be nothing but folly if the bred-in-blue filly CORDELIA (2), with the talented claimer (2.5 kg) at the wheel, were to be kept out of the calculations.
2R : ARDAKAN (1), who finished like a freight train in his very first run on this track to finish an eye-catching third after changing yards and racing centres, should not find it difficult to put it across this field. Since this race is run over seven furlongs, the 7-furlong specialist GHIRARDELLI (3) has got to be considered. It would be nothing but folly if the bred-in-blue filly CORDELIA (2), with the talented claimer (2.5 kg) at the wheel, were to be kept out of the calculations.
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3R : TIEPOLO (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 2000m at Pune, beaten 7 lengths. Nicely placed to find winning form. ZARAK (5) finds it hard to win with three victories from 37 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fifth over 1600m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. Nicely placed to test this line-up. BOOSTER SHOT (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at Pune, beaten 5 lengths into fourth. Likely improver with strong prospects. WAIKIKI (1) has switched yards since finishing ninth eight weeks ago over 2000m at Pune.
4R : SNOWFALL (8) did a good job last start to finish second at this track over 1200m, beaten a long neck. Form here at this distance is sound with two wins and two minor placings from five starts. Among the leading chances. DREAM SELLER (5) was successful last start over 1200m at this track, getting home by a long neck to make it four wins in a row. Winning rider R Ajinkya retains the mount. Meeting a tougher field but on current form he is right in contention. MAGILETO (1) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 1200m at this track, finishing 1.2 lengths from the winner. Hard to knock. MISS AMERICAN PIE (2) is back after a break of nine weeks. Looking to emulate her win at Pune when returning from a spell last prep. Boasts a fine first-up record of three wins from four starts. Now under the care of new trainer S S Shah. Has to be respected.
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5R : GOLDEN DANCER (10) will find this a little easier than her second on debut eight weeks ago, beaten 2.5 lengths at the end of 1000m at Pune. Has a wide gate to overcome but she is worth following up. GIANT GOLD (9) will find this a little easier than her third on debut eight weeks ago, beaten 6 lengths at the end of 1000m at Pune. Promising type with improvement to come so she is worth following up. ALLEZ L'ETOILE (1) is a two-year-old colt on debut by Leitir Mor from Sweeping Star who has been a fine producer including winners at black type level. Promising type who should be about the mark. BEZALEL (2) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Karthik Ganapathy. By Excellent Art from Attractress. Top-three chance.
6R : EXCELLENT LASS (3) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 2.75 lengths away in sixth over 2000m in Group 1 class at Hyderabad on October 2. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Suraj Narredu who has scored on her three times retains the mount. Leading contender. PSYCHIC STAR (10) is in great form, lifting strongly to score last start over 1600m in Group 2 grade at Hyderabad to make it two in a row. Should be prominent from the outset. Will play a major role. EMPHATIC (2) scored last start in Group 2 grade at Madras to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Should be prominent from the outset. One to consider. FABLE (5) finished in the money at each run this campaign before a deserved win last time over 1200m at Pune. Has a high cruising speed. Don't underestimate.
6R : EXCELLENT LASS (3) is a promising type who hasn't raced since finishing 2.75 lengths away in sixth over 2000m in Group 1 class at Hyderabad on October 2. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Suraj Narredu who has scored on her three times retains the mount. Leading contender. PSYCHIC STAR (10) is in great form, lifting strongly to score last start over 1600m in Group 2 grade at Hyderabad to make it two in a row. Should be prominent from the outset. Will play a major role. EMPHATIC (2) scored last start in Group 2 grade at Madras to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Should be prominent from the outset. One to consider. FABLE (5) finished in the money at each run this campaign before a deserved win last time over 1200m at Pune. Has a high cruising speed. Don't underestimate.
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7R : THE MILENIUM FORCE (5) finished third on debut five months ago, beaten 3.5 lengths over 1200m at Bangalore, and has not been produced since. Has a wide gate to overcome but should prove tough to beat again. AMADEO (3) is yet to break through after six career starts. Could only manage to finish fifth last time out over 1600m at this track following a minor placing at Pune when fresh from a spell the run prior. Likely to play a major role. MANSA MUSA (1) is back from a spell of 12 weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1400m at Bangalore. Winning chance while fresh. QUICKER (4) was beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth over 1200m at Pune six weeks ago. No surprise to see him in contention.
8R : CALIPH (1) finished 5 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1600m at this track three weeks ago. Steps up in journey today. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Expecting a bold showing. MARLBORO MAN (2) was thereabouts last time out when second over 1400m at this track. The extra journey should play into his hands. Right in the mix. YULETIDE (6) did little and finished 19 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1600m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than his fifth at Pune the run before. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TOOFAAN (7) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 6 lengths into sixth at his latest appearance over 1600m at this track. Has a high cruising speed. Don't underestimate.
