Trainer Vittal Deshmukh’s Classic youngster, Machiavellianism, may take some beating in the 2,000m Ramniwas Ramnarain Ruia Gold Cup, a Grade II race, which is the main attraction in Tuesday’s race card. The race is considered as a trial for Indian Derby, billed for the first Sunday of February. Jockey Pradip Chauhan partners the Jazil-Empress Jessie son, who has already thrashed the western India youngsters in the India 2,000 Guineas.SELECTIONS

1.30pm: Quando Quando 1. Ace Image 2. Suntan Beauty 3.

2pm: Neona 1. Centrestage 2. Step Up 3.

2.30pm: Mahiki 1. Castletroy 2. Jaipur Gem 3.

3pm: Octopaul 1. Blue Ace 2. Barringo 3.

3.30pm: Rio 1. Panthera 2. Yellowzone 3.

4pm: Winds Of Fortune 1. Dancing Splendour 2. Savage Garden 3.

4.30pm: Destined To Glory 1. Bullseye 2. Forest Legion 3.

5pm: Machiavellianism 1. Hachiko 2. An Acquired Taste 3.

5.30pm: Amora 1. Athos 2. Trump Card 3.

Day’s Best: Amora Double: Neona & Machiavellianism.

HYDERABAD TIPS

12.45pm: Lioness Heart 1. Fortunate 2. The Himalayas 3.

1.15pm: Alastor 1. Kohinoor Desire 2. Spirited 3. 1.45pm: Ancillary 1. Amazing Weapon 2. Elora 3.

2.15pm: Rajkumar 1. Sugar Deal 2. Lady Of Grace 3.