CABRIOLET for The Poonawalla Bangalore Derby Grade I)

Hi Folks,

Cabriolet trained by P.Shroff and to be ridden by in form R. Hughes who seems to have formed the habit of winning classics, has the class and speed to beat the odds on favorite and public choice of most of the leading tipsters Becket. Just remember that this traditional race which is always taken place on this day has most of the time produced upsets and will not be surprise if one more takes place. Becket no doubt is the champion in the making but have noticed after every run it is under repair list. Also Becket will be travelling extra 800mts for the first time which will be extra burden. To sum up, I feel Cabriolet who was seen blazing the Mumbai track in the morning trials, should have no difficulty in winning the Gr.I Poonawalla Bangalore Derby the star attraction of the season. In the supporting event i.e. The Mysore Race Club Trophy I fancy Splendid Surprise as an each way good bet. Cielo Rey no doubt has won on the trot two consecutive races here, may find it difficult to score hat-trick on account of superior pure Class I contenders. Hence it is always safer to play the highest rated animal who was not given a true run last time. My rest of the speed ratings for the day are as follows:

Race No. 1:

Man United 595
Sparkling Adventure 590
Voice Of India 577
Glory Bound 573
A Run To Remember 571

Race No. 2:

All My Colours 592
Caspian Sea 589
Leon Cavallo 587
Greens 578

Awarding 609
Immense
Americus
Tempus Fugit 607
Couleur Rouge 604

Race No. 4:

Peacemaker 593
Rip Van Winkle 587
Defiance 585
Saratoga 575

Race No. 5:

Splendid Surprise 642
Kyles Of Bute 638
Cielo Rey 638
Spark Of Gold 636
Firezone 629

Race No. 6:

Cassandra 586
Spark Of Reverence 576
Portobello 564
Oban 562

Race No. 7:

CABRIOLET 584
Becket 569
Fleet Indian 558
Star Alliance 556
Leonardo 550
Youre So Beautiful 524

Race No. 8:

Son Of The Soil 616
GreenBro 608
Ice Mint 608
Rumour Proof 605
She's A Lady 587
Party Tonite 573

Race No. 9:

Camelot 588
Spring A Surprise 581
Magnifique 562
Mystere 559
Sweet Surrender 558

Day's Best : CABRIOLET

Good luck to all,

Thanking you,

Jimmy