Calcutta: Trainer Vijay Singh’s colt, After Shock (Nikhil Naidu-up), may take the measure of his five rivals in the 1,400m Independence Cup, Tuesday’s feature event.
The Arazan son is well in at the weights after his narrow victory over a sprint, indicating he needs more ground.
SELECTIONS
1. Mr Darcy H’cap 1,100m 2pm:
1. Artificial (2) 2. Star Diva (3) 3. Artiste Royal (8)
Artificial, an impressive third, may make amends for his last failure.
2. Accuser H’cap 1,200m 2.30pm:
1. Leopard Creek (5) 2. Princess Rumela (11) 3. Dancing Prince (1)
The three named horses have been doing well in their recent workouts.
3. Immaculate H’cap 1,400m 3pm:
1. Singapore Agatta (6) 2. Ajeeta (3) 3. Gramercy Park (7)
An open race but the three named horses are the frontline contenders.
4. Super Sunrise Plate 1,400m 3.30pm:
1. Eastern Crown (3) 2. Topnotch (1) 3. Taarradhin (2)
Eastern Crown returns from Bangalore after being solidly prepared.
5. Independence Cup 1,400m 4pm:
1. After Shock (5) 2. Apalachee (1) 3. Marbella (3)
Looking much improved. The colt also looks improved since his hardpressed victory over a sprint.
6. Aaya Toofan H’cap 1,600m 4.30pm:
1. Arjuna (8) 2. Oak Brook (3) 3. Gold Bond (6)
Arjuna needed his last run. The horse is also looking improved.
7. True Colours H’cap 1,800m 5pm:
1. Inca (6) 2. Fire Opal (2) 3. Fancourt (1)
Inca’s has also been solidly prepared and the youngster to take some beating.
Day’s Best: Inca Double: After Shock & Arjuna.
TUESDAY HYDERABAD RESULTS
(With RCTC dividends)
1. Medak Plate 1,400m: (3-1-2) Prince Valiant (Ajeeth) 1, Havelock Cruise 2, Kamyar 3. Won by: 2-3/4, 1; (1-26.33). Tote: Win Rs 19; Place: 13, 11, 13; Forecast: 54; Shp: 30; Thp: 24; Tanala: 135.
2. Divine Dreams Plate 1,100m: (10-12-6) Star Envoy (Zervan) 1, Tapatio 2, Mehrzad 3. Not run: City Of Wisdom (1). Won by: 2, Shd; (1-8.21). Tote: Win Rs 39; Place: 14, 12, 12; Forecast: 105; Shp: 41; Thp: 41; Tanala: 175.
3. K.Bhagavandas Memorial Cup, Div-II 1,600m: (4-5-1) N R I Symbol (Kuldeep) 1, Bayrd 2, Tootsie Roll 3. Won by: 1-1/2, 1/4; (1-40.74). Tote: Win Rs 30; Place: 13, 13, 18; Forecast: 86; Shp: 43; Thp: 54; Tanala: 252.
4. Peddapalli Plate 1,100m: (1-4-6) Versallies (Zervan) 1, Zamora 2, Sovet Pride 3. Won by: 1/2, 2; (1-6.74). Tote: Win Rs 55; Place: 16, 12, 13; Forecast: 179; Shp: 35; Thp: 46; Tanala: 242.
5. K.Bhagavandas Memorial Cup, Div-I 1,600m: (1-4-2) Doroteo (Koushik) 1, Treasure Striker 2, Raajneeti 3. Won by: 2-1/4, 1; (1-40.12). Tote: Win Rs 38; Place: 12, 28, 18; Forecast: 187; Shp: 58; Thp: 32; Tanala: 874.
6. Nizam’s Gold Cup 2,000m: (1-3-2) Star Superior (Suraj) 1, Mr Handsome 2, Big Sur 3. Won by: Nk, Nk; (2-4.51). Tote: Win Rs 12; Place: 11, 101; Forecast: 107; Shp: 77; Thp: 35; Tanala: 187.
7. Machiavellianism Plate 1,600m: (8-1-5) Delmonico (Ajeeth) 1, Symbol Of Star’s 2, Limousine 3. Won by: 3/4, 3-3/4; (1-42.58). Tote: Won by: 3/4, 3-3/4; (1-42.58). Tote: Win Rs 36; Place: 14, 10, 21; Forecast: 65; Shp: 41; Thp: 62; Tanala: 367.
Jackpot: Rs 2,357; (C) Rs 267.
Mini jackpot: Rs 787.
Treble: (i) Rs 1,084; (ii) Rs 141.