1R : SAMSON (12), who finally got his act together (won) on his sixteenth start last week, makes a hasty return hoping to complete a quick double. Although the sprint appears sharp for the well-bred, twice-raced maiden, WARLOCK (1), his class, along with the claim (-5 kg) of the apprentice, may enable him to pull it off. If the full brother, MEADOW SPRINGS (5), of well-performing Crosswater were to hit form, he would leave this field trailing in his wake.
2R : The speedy, outstanding performer, CREDENCE (2), is the one to beat. The fact that the hat-trick seeker, FONTANA (7), receives weight from the field makes his job a tad easier to accomplish. It would be nothing but folly if MARKET KING (1) were to be overlooked, for he thrives on this surface.
3R : ENCINO (10), with the top rider at the wheel, is the one to beat. In rousing form, WIND DANCER (4) eyes the third victory of the season. The declared rider on AXLROD (6) had better be at his best, as he was suspended for giving this contestant an inept ride last time (lost in a photo finish).
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4R : The 3-race maiden, TRAIL BLAZER (12), stands a good chance of landing the spoils in this modest affair. APPALACHIAN (5), full brother of well-performing Opus Dei, is the next best. The aged gladiator, 9-year-old MAJESTIC WARRIOR (9), is as zestful as ever – he ran second last time – therefore he deserves to figure in all the calculations.
5R : GIACOMO (1), who bids for the fourth straight victory, is the one to beat. The ones capable of extending GIACOMO are WINGS OF FURY (2) and DARCY (4).
6R : MENORCA (4) and STARLIGHT SERENADE (7) ought to dispute the issue. BLUE EYED GIRL (3) has been working well, and she poses the main threat.
7R : Although the 2024 Pune Derby winner REDEFINED (2) resumes after a long break – he went missing after annexing the Turf Invitation Cup (Gr.1) in March this year – the fact that he thrives on this track (2-1 in 3 previous starts here) brings him to the forefront. The Indian 1000gn and Oaks winner, PSYCHIC STAR (3), has the class to assert her superiority. THALASSA (10) is the joker in this pack.
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8R : The well-bred filly, ALEXANDRIA (1), stands tall in this field. The booking of the talented apprentice (-5 kg) augurs well for DAIANNE (3), who was beaten to second in both her previous efforts under the same full rider. EXOTIC STAR (6) is the best of the remaining lot.
9R : This event looks confined to being between the trio of CHARDIKALA (1), CHELSEA (5), and FOUJITA (6).
10R : The booking of the top rider on ANAIRA (9), who was slow to begin last time, might enable her to bag the finale of the season. PRINCE IGOR (7) has to be considered for the simple reason that he relishes this surface. MOMENT OF MADNESS (10) races 11 points below the last winning mark, which brings her into contention.
