Calcutta: Regal Connection and Diabolical, both are master performers in their classic years, and a cut above the rest in the seven-horse field out to contest the issue in the 2,000m Indian Champion Cup, Saturday’s main attraction. Both horses have bounced back to form after training setbacks suffered last winter. The cash-rich ‘Champion Cup’ provides the two multi-classic winners another opportunity to prove their mettle. However, Diabolical’s past record against Regal Connection speaks for itself and the Daniel David-trained horse may prove himself again.

7. Indian Champion Cup 2,000m Terms, 4-y- & over 3.50pm

1       - - - -       Aperitivo [Vijay] Chisty       57.0       4

2       - - - 0       Aquilo [Vinayak] M.Kharadi       57.0       6

3       - - 02       Arturo [D.Byramji] Aadesh       57.0       3

4       - - - 1       Diabolical [Daniel] A.Imran       57.0       2

5       2140       Echoes Of Light [D.Byramji] Neeraj       57.0       1

6       - 201       Regal Connection [Vijay] C.Alford       57.0       7

7       4032       Rockefeller [Shroff] Kadam       57.0       5

1. DIABOLICAL (4) 2. REGAL CONNECTION (6) 3. ECHOES OF LIGHT (5)

Diabolical: An easy winner who may strike again. Regal Connection: Has returned to winning ways. May trouble the best. Echoes Of Light: May place.

SELECTIONS

12.45pm: Protection 1. Amber Cat 2. Nawab Sahib 3.

1.15pm: Rommel 1. Andeana 2. Grace N Grit 3.

1.45pm: Lil Miss Sunshine 1. Atherton 2. Loughborough 3.

2.20pm: Chardin 1. Accalia 2. Precede 3.

2.50pm: The Red Rose 1. Grand Pere 2. Radiant Star 3.

3.20pm: Cascades 1. Terrazas 2. Agility 3.

3.50pm: Diabolical 1. Regal Connection 2. Echoes Of Light 3.

4.20pm: Impressive Wish 1. Piato 2. Cromwell 3.

Day’s Best: Rommel Double: Cascades & Diabolical