Trainer K. Satheesh's long shot, Akido (Nakhat Singh-up), scored an upset victory in the Chettinad Cement Nilgiris 2000 Guineas at the Udhagamandalam races, held in Chennai, on Friday.
RESULTS
(With RCTC dividends)
1. Scent Of Power Handicap 1,400m: (8-4-3) Amazing Kitten (Shahar) 1, Propahlady 2, Blue Patent 3. Won by: 4-3/4, Lnk; (1-30.47). Tote: Win Rs 40; Place: 15, 10, 46; Forecast: 195; Shp: 29; Thp: 234; Tanala: 10,485.
2. Exclusive Dancer Handicap 1,400m: (1-7-2) Branka (N. Naidu) 1, Chaitanya 2, Mighty Princess 3. Won by: 3/4, 3-1/4; (1-28.41). Tote: Win Rs 56; Place: 15, 16, 34; Forecast: 267; Shp: 49; Thp: 139; Tanala: 3,111.
3. Zachary Plate 1,600m: (2-6-5) Mister Moonlight (Trevor) 1, Dashing Beauty 2, Aretha 3. Won by: 5, 2; (1-41.9). Tote: Win Rs 12; Place: 11, 10, 36; Forecast: 30; Shp: 31; Thp: 86; Tanala: 206.
4. I Specialist Handicap 1,600m: (6-1-7) Divina (N. Naidu) 1, Avellino 2, Comanche Brave 3. Won by: 1, 1; (1-42.47). Tote: Win Rs 107; Place: 33, 10, 18; Forecast: 683; Shp: 37; Thp: 44; Tanala: 966.
5. Chettinad Cement Nilgiris 2000 Guineas 1,400m: (1-2-3) Akido (Nakhat) 1, Ascoval 2, Cool Rider 3. Won by: 3/4, Shd; (1-25.82). Tote: Win Rs 1,149; Place: 160, 17, 11; Forecast: 28,067; Shp: 45; Thp: 50; Tanala: 9,917.
6. Dodabetta Peak Cup 1,000m: (5-3-8) Lady Royal (N. Naidu) 1, Fiat Justitia 2, Uncle Sam 3. Won by: 3-1/4, 1-1/4; (1-0.59). Tote: Win Rs 18; Place: 14, 46, 47; Forecast: 103; Shp: 60; Thp: 144; Tanala: 604.
Jackpot: Rs 18,313; (C) Rs 5,494.
Mini jackpot: Rs 9,370 (Carried over).
Treble: (i) Rs 746; (ii) Rs 3,591.