Calcutta: Trainer Vijay Singh’s failed favourite, Arnatta, deserves another chance to prove her mettle in Wednesday’s race card. The four-year-old filly, by Placerville out of Mitzvah, was taken by surprise, in her last outing, by Top Of The Class, who went on to record another victory. Now that Arnatta is up against a moderate opposition in the 1,100 Thrifty Allan Cup, she is expected to win in the hands of jockey C. Alford. However, most of Arnatta’s rivals in the field have tried to nullify their handicap disadvantage through the services of apprentices. It may turn out to be another exciting contest.

5. Thrifty Allan Cup 1,100m Rt 40-90 4pm

1       2044       Brilliant Victory [Daniel] Shabbani       61.5       3

2       2011       Shes Superb [R.Alford] Srinivas       59.5       7

3       4340       Queen Of Hearts [Arti] Md Sameer       58.0       1

4       0312       Arnatta [Vijay] C.Alford       57.0       2

5       3022       Saarah Alam [Javed] V.Tamang       52.5       5

6       3444       Apostrophe [Sarfaraz] J. Gowli       52.0       4

7       2220       Glory Of North [Sarfaraz] Pintu       48.0       6

1. ARNATTA (4) 2. QUEEN OF HEARTS (3) SHES SUPERB (2)

Arnatta: Was taken by a complete surprise by Top Of The Class, who went on to scored again. Deserves another chance. Queen Of Hearts: Apprentice’s allowance may make a world of difference. Shes Superb: Going from strength-to-strength. Capable of upsetting all.

SELECTIONS

2pm: Art Of War 1. Flying Jaguar 2. Thousand Stars 3.

2.30pm: Acrology 2. Arrayal 2. Rock Superstar 3.

3pm: Secret Whispers 1. Asiatic Star 2. Anastasia 3.

3.30pm: Prospective Lad 1. Pine Valley 2. Ocean Dancer 3.

4pm: Arnatta 1. Queen Of Hearts 2. Shes Superb 3.

4.30pm: Orlando Bloom 1. Mandji 2. Andeana 3.

Day’s Best: Arnatta Double: Secret Whispers & Prospective Lad