1R : LION KING (2) last appeared on March 6 when a good fifth over 1200m at Mumbai, beaten 1.75 lengths. Has ability and should be right in the finish. MIRAE (1) is back after a break of seven months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1000m at this track. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. COLLATERAL (4) finished sixth over 1000m at Mumbai at her most recent appearance on March 20. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. BETWEEN FRIENDS (8) finished seventh over 1200m at Mumbai at his most recent appearance on March 23. Now under the care of new trainer M K Jadhav. Definite top-three chance.
2R : MEDUSA (5) is back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Closed last prep with a second, beaten 6 lengths, over 1400m at Mumbai. Hard to go past. ULTIMO (2) comes here off a break of four months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1000m at Mumbai. Has found a suitable race. LORD AND MASTER (1) finished fourth over 1600m at Mumbai at his most recent appearance on March 23. Has found the right race and is worth including. GOLDEN GLOW (3) last appeared when he finished sixth over 1600m at Mumbai on April 5. Hasn't scored when fresh from a break but generally races well with four minor placings. Comes here with definite top-three claims.
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3R : AMONG THE STARS (3) resumes from a spell of five months after closing off last preparation with three consecutive minor placings. Yash Narredu has been in the money at the last three rides. Should be in the finish. AZURE (5) raced once in the maiden preparation when tenth at Mumbai over 1000m back on March 16. Likely improver and worth following up. ENCHANTING (7) resumes from a spell of four months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1000m at Mumbai. Among the chances while fresh. MUSKOKA (10) stepped out for her debut over 1000m at Mumbai back on December 1 and finished sixth, beaten 10 lengths. Open to improvement and can feature.
4R : BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (4) recorded a strong maiden win over 1200m at this track last time, getting there by 1.3 lengths. Nicely drawn and she is sure to go well. ALARICUS (6) last appeared when he failed to finish on February 1 at Mumbai. One of the genuine hopes in the race. YULETIDE (11) is back after a break of four months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at this track. Comes here with definite top-three claims. MARLBORO MAN (7) returns from a layoff of four months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1600m at this track. Has found a suitable race and is worth including.
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5R : DIVINE STAR (6) made it two wins in succession last time out when he scored by 1.75 lengths over 1200m at Bangalore. Steps up a level but he is good enough to score again. AZRINAZ (4) is having her first run since March 20. Goes very well when fresh with two wins from four starts, the latest over 1200m at this track at the start of last prep. Has ability and should be right in the finish. FIGHTON (1) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep at Mumbai over 1200m on March 20. Has a high cruising speed. One of the main contenders. ALPINE STAR (5) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on 20/02/2025, finishing fourth and beaten 5 lengths over 1600m at Mumbai. Has to be respected.
6R : EMPOWER (4) closed last campaign with back-to-back placings, the last of which was at Mumbai four months ago. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Best form puts him right in this. RED MERLOT (11) finished 4 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1000m at this track when resuming from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Should be prominent from the outset. Best figures should see him run well. TREASURE GOLD (2) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his last appearance at Mumbai over 1600m on February 26. Makes plenty of appeal. MAJESTIC WARRIOR (5) last appeared when he finished eighth over 1000m at Mumbai on April 5. Definite top-three chance.
7R : DOCTOR DOLLY (2) resumes today after filling a minor placing at her only appearance last prep at Mumbai over 2000m on April 5. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Best form puts her right in this. VINCERO (3) returns from a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1200m at Mumbai. Comes here with definite claims. NOSTALGIA (7) is a four-start maiden who was close to a win before a six months break, finishing off with a minor placing at Mumbai. Expect he has come on over the break. Among the chances while fresh. CHANDRAYAAN (10) is a three-start maiden who was close to a win before a four months break, finishing off with a minor placing at Mumbai. Has a tricky gate to overcome. Rates highly on best form and a bright return wouldn't surprise.
