1R : BENZEMA (1) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1100m at Mysore. Rates on top and is a great chance to break through. MY SOLITAIRE (5) doesn't win out of turn but was in the finish last time when beaten 0.8 lengths into second over 1400m at this track. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Expecting a bold showing. LADY INVICTUS (2) doesn't win out of turn but ran a strong race last time out over 1200m at this track, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. PRINCESS JASMINE (7) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a tenth over 1200m at this track. Likely improver with strong prospects.
2R : MYSTICAL AIR (6) turned in a nice run last time to finish second over 2000m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. QUICK WITTED (7) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when tenth over 1400m at this track, beaten 18 lengths. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. LUX AETERNA (3) broke through for her maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and she cannot be discounted. BRUCE ALMIGHTY (1) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing ninth at this track over 2000m. Worth noting Y S Srinath goes aboard. Finds a more suitable contest and can turn things around.
2R : MYSTICAL AIR (6) turned in a nice run last time to finish second over 2000m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. QUICK WITTED (7) proved too strong two runs ago at this track. Couldn't follow that up last time out when tenth over 1400m at this track, beaten 18 lengths. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. LUX AETERNA (3) broke through for her maiden win over 1400m at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Shaping up nicely and she cannot be discounted. BRUCE ALMIGHTY (1) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing ninth at this track over 2000m. Worth noting Y S Srinath goes aboard. Finds a more suitable contest and can turn things around.
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3R : HABIBTI (3) is a eight-start maiden who has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when third over 1400m at this track. Has a high cruising speed. Sure to be in the finish. SUPERCHARGE (6) returned last time with a solid third at this track over 1400m. Nicely placed to go a couple better. TURKOMAN (7) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 8 lengths when sixth in a 1400m contest at this track seven weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. EQUALIZER (1) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 17 lengths when eighth over 1400m at this track. Will derive great benefit from that outing and deserves consideration.
4R : EMERALDO (9) won his maiden over this course and distance last start, getting the verdict by one length. Looks well placed and he looks certain to measure up again. EMPRESS BELLA (10) could only manage seventh two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1200m at this track, beaten only one length. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is one of the chief contenders. THE STRIKINGLY (5) did a good job last start to finish third at this track over 1400m, beaten 0.7 lengths. Should be at her peak now. Hasn't been far away this time in work with two minor placings from four starts. Has to be respected. INFINITE SPIRIT (7) finished third last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. In the right race and is one of the big hopes.
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5R : LIVE THE DREAM (2) returned last time with a solid second at this track over 1200m. Perfectly placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. CASCAIS (3) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths starting at $4.25. Finds the right race this time and can make amends. AMAZING STRIDE (5) is a four-start maiden who returned last time and finished tenth at this track over 1100m, beaten 16 lengths. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat. ADELANTO (4) is returning from a spell of six months. Finished seventh at this track over 1200m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer G Y Rajesh Babu.
6R : CIRCLE OF DREAMS (1) ran well on debut last start to finish second over 1400m at this track in a tougher race. Likely improver so he will prove tough to beat. HIGGS BOSON (5) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1100m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into fourth. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. REFRESHMENT (2) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Prasanna Kumar. By Deauville from Scarborough Fair. Watch for a betting push. CONTESSINA (3) is appearing for the first time. By Leitir Mor and is out of the S Narredu stable. Worth watching for a betting push.
6R : CIRCLE OF DREAMS (1) ran well on debut last start to finish second over 1400m at this track in a tougher race. Likely improver so he will prove tough to beat. HIGGS BOSON (5) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1100m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into fourth. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. REFRESHMENT (2) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Prasanna Kumar. By Deauville from Scarborough Fair. Watch for a betting push. CONTESSINA (3) is appearing for the first time. By Leitir Mor and is out of the S Narredu stable. Worth watching for a betting push.
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7R : ARALINA (6) turned in a fine effort to score by 6 lengths at this course and distance last start to maintain her good form of late. Going up a level this time but she is good enough to play a major role. THE PROTECTOR (1) ran sixth at his latest appearance over 1400m at this track, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner. Excels over this journey with four wins from 12 runs. Has the right profile. KALAMITSI (5) had been racing consistently with two minor placings on end prior to finishing fourth most recently over 2000m at Mysore. Back to the track at which he finished third two runs back. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Sure to be competitive. FORSETI (4) finished third over 1400m at this track at his most recent appearance on November 3 2023. Now under the care of new trainer Imtiaz Khan. Has to be respected.
8R : OWN LEGACY (8) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 4 lengths when sixth over 1200m at this track eight days ago. Meeting a deeper field this time but she is up to the challenge. METZINGER (7) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 17 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when eighth over 1400m at this track, beaten 7 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race. INDIAN BLUES (2) finished fourth at this track and distance at her last appearance ten weeks ago. Makes plenty of appeal. MAPLE LEAF (3) was beaten 6 lengths into eighth in a 1200m contest at this track at his latest appearance. Better than recent efforts suggest.
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9R : SHEER BLISS (3) has not appeared since she finished ninth over 1200m at Mysore on October 18. Has switched to the Umar Shariff yard. Comes here with definite claims. PERIDOT (8) ran below expectations last time at this track, finishing fifth and beaten 4.5 lengths starting at $7. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. STAR COMET (9) did little and finished 9 lengths from the winner in seventh over 1400m at this track last start, a less impressive effort than her fifth at this track the run before. Nicely placed to feature in the finish. AGERA (10) has not won for a long while. Last raced on December 28 when beaten 1.2 lengths into fourth at this track over 1400m. Hard to beat in this suitable race.
