Trainer S. Padmanab¬han’s classy colt, Indian Pharaoh (Sandesh Akhadeup) is strongly fancied to win the 1,400m Speaker’s Trophy, the fea¬ture event at the Bangalore races on Saturday.
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2pm: Sun Power 1. Tio Rico 2. Ido What I Do 3.
2.35pm: Sahara 1. Industrialist 2. Varcasva 3.
3.10pm: Ice Floe 1. Sea Of Cortez 2. Shiraz 3.
3.45pm: Areca Legend 1. Sitara 2. Venus Bay 3.
4.20pm: Indian Pharaoh 1. Shesmyscript 2. Automatic 3.
4.55pm: Manzoni 1. Storm Breaker 2. Harbour Sunrise 3.
Day’s Best: Indian Pharaoh Double: Sahara & Areca Legend.
Sir Dragonet is favourite
Epsom: Trainer Aidan O'Brien’s 11/4 favourite, Sir Dragonet, will be partnered by R. L. Moore in the Investec Derby, on Saturday. Billed as Britain’s richest race, O’Brien is aiming to saddle a recordequalling seven winners of the race, over a mile andahalf circuit. The champion trainer has seven horses linedup in the 13horse field. The Derby winner's purse is close to $ 1 million. (AGENCIES)