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Calcutta: Trainer Vijay Singh’s five-year-old champion galloper, Aperitivo, faces a big threat from ‘Generations Next’ in Saturday’s star-event, the 1,600m Calcutta Gold Cup.
Last winter’s St Leger winner Rasalas, who is a year younger to Aperitivo, is out to settle a score against the year 2005 Derby winner. In their recent clash, Aperitivo had humbled the Daniel David-trainee, albeit over 1,400 metres. The extended trip may see changed strategies and a different result.
However, Vijay’s other ward, the three-year-old Ardelis, may surprise both. He is out to prove a point. The Gold Cup would have been his for the asking had he not suffered a training setback nearly 10 months ago. He was impressive upon his return, last Saturday, when he troubled the 2000 Guineas winner, Moon Forest. He is going to be the sentimental favourite for most concerned, and he may just do it.Read as: Sl. nos, last 4 runs, horse name, trainer, jockey, weight & draw:
1. Avalanche Star Handicap 1,400m (Rt 20-70) 12 noon
1 2223 Lasting Love [Daniel] Chisty 60.0 6
2 4300 Wonnabee [Charan] Reuben 60.0 1
3 0033 Aptitude [Vikash] Vinay 59.5 7
4 4112 Legal Lady [Stephens] Islam 59.0 2
5 - - 01 Drop Dead Gorgeous [Vijay] Jugnu 57.0 5
6 - 233 Allegary [Karki] Merchant 53.5 4
7 3443 Spectacular Star [Farley] Surjeet 53.5 3
1. lasting love (1) 2. drop dead gorgeous (5) 3. legal lady (4)
Lasting Love: Was an impressive third will not go down without a fight. Drop Dead Gorgeous: Will relish the slated trip. Legal Lady: May upset.
2. Pussy Galore Handicap 1,400m (Rt 00-30) 12.35 pm
1 4303 Arrayal [R. Alford] Domingo 60.0 3
2 0021 Indigo [Errol] Chisty 60.0 6
3 0003 Q’ba [Stephens] Islam 60.0 1
4 0414 Heer [Bath] Afzal 58.0 7
5 3300 Dancing Mystery [Karki] Merchant 57.5 4
6 0144 Eglevsky [Farley] Surjeet 57.0 2
7 - - 40 Premium Princess [Errol] Akhtar 55.5 5
1. q’ba (3) 2. Arrayal (1) 3. dancing mystery (5)
Q’ba: Youngest of all in the field. Looking and working well. Arrayal: An impressive third. May surprise. Dancing Mystery: Upset if any.
3. Kariba Plate 1,200m (Terms, 2-y- only) 1.10 pm
1 - - - - Dance Music [Daniel] ’Donoghue 55.0 5
2 - - - - Desire Lad [Vikash] Vinay 55.0 3
3 - - - - Mezzano [Vijay] C.Alford 55.0 2
4 - - - - Romantic Knight [Vijay] Rajendra 55.0 4
5 - - - - Appetent [Javed] Shanker 53.5 7
6 - - - - Fast Love [Charan] Merchant 53.5 1
7 - - - - Matrix [Javed] Reuben 53.5 8
8 - - - 0 Southern Belle [Daniel] R.Ahmed 53.5 6
1. dance music (1) 2. mezzano (3) 3. romantic knight (4)
Dance Music: A speedy type. Also do benefited with a mock-race. Mezzano: Fit and forward. Romantic Knight: Capable of upsetting all.
4. Amrit Bhushan Gujral Memorial Cup 1,600m (Rt 00-50) 1.50 pm
1 - - - - Mystro [Vijay] Shanker 60.5 5
2 - - - 0 Candle Light [Robin] Reuben 59.0 4
3 4101 Salinger [Jaiswal] Chauhan 58.0 6
4 3100 Schumacher [Vikash] Salim 57.0 2
5 0140 Lightning Flash [Errol] Chisty 56.5 3
6 3204 Dil Chahta Hai [Vikash] Vinay 54.5 1
1. Mystro (1) 2. candle light (2) 3. salinger (3)
Mystro : Hurt himself at the start. Was withdrawn as a half-money favourite. Candle Light: Needed her last run. Salinger: May upset.
5. Maharajadhiraja Uday Chand Mahtab Of Burdwan Memorial Cup 2,000m (Rt 60 & over) 2.20 pm
1 1242 Capture The Moment [Robin] Reuben 61.0 2
2 2133 Star Phoenix [Daniel] ’Donoghue 60.5 3
3 2314 Proud Native [Daniel] Manasseh 53.5 4
4 - 122 Andrology [Vijay] Islam 47.0 5
5 2104 Presidium [Daniel] Gajender 47.0 1
1. andrology (4) 2. star phoenix (2) 3. capture the moment (1)
Andrology: Placed close to Right Again. May cash in on his light weight. Star Phoenix: Knocking at the door. Capture The Moment: May place.
6. Calcutta Gold Cup 1,600m (Terms, 3-y- & over) 2.55 pm
1 - 321 Aperitivo [Vijay] C.Alford 61.0 2
2 0320 Proteus [Robin] Reuben 57.0 6
3 - - - 0 Petronius Maximus [Robin] Islam 55.0 5
4 - 212 Rasalas [Daniel] ’Donoghue 54.5 1
5 - - - 2 Ardelis [Vijay] Rajendra 52.0 3
6 3113 Wizard Of Oz [Daniel] Chisty 50.0 4
1. Ardelis (5) 2. aperitivo (1) 3. Rasalas (4)
Ardelis: Ran a great race despite his long lay off. Aperitivo: A classy performer. May do the trick again. Rasalas: Upset, if any.
7. Fame Star Cup 1,200m (Rt 40-90) 3.30 pm
1 - - 40 Anzello [Stephens] p.Alford 60.0 8
2 2344 Way To The Stars [Stephens] Vinay 60.0 4
3 1313 Imperial Stride [Errol] ’Donoghue 57.5 5
4 0000 Karan’s Choice [Bath] Afzal 56.5 2
5 - 003 Kandinsky [Javed] Domingo 55.0 7
6 4004 Golden Image [R. Alford] Smith 54.5 3
7 1000 Alcades [Vikash] Chauhan 53.0 9
8 0000 Sea Legend [Karki] Islam 52.5 1
9 - - 12 Silver Grey [Vijay] Shanker 52.0 6
1. Imperial Stride (3) 2. silver grey (9) 3. anzello (1)
Imperial Stride: A failed-favourite over a mile. May make amends over the sprint. Silver Grey: Spells danger to all. Anzello: May place.
8. Birthday Girl Handicap 1,100m (Rt 20-70) 4.05 pm
1 4120 Grand Pere [Stephens] Domingo 61.5 4
2 - 320 Tomahawk [Errol] Chisty 59.0 3
3 - - - 0 Zephyr [Stephens] Islam 57.0 9
4 3323 Amber Glory [Daniel] Gurang 56.0 7
5 0440 El Cid [Vikash] Vinay 53.5 2
6 - - - 2 Elusive Glow [Vijay] Malcolm 53.5 6
7 0000 Syrian Spice [Daniel] Paswan 53.5 5
8 - - - 0 Chitralekha [Javed] Reuben 50.5 8
9 4014 All For Love [R. Alford] Merchant 50.0 1
1. Chitralekha (8) 2. tomahawk (2) 3. zephyr (3)
Chitralekha: A better class horse who seems to have mended her gate manners. Tomahawk: Working well. Zephyr: May place.
Day’s Best: Imperial Stride Double: Lasting Love & Andrology
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