Bangalore: Four’ Grade I, races, including the 2400 metres Indian Turf Invitation Cup, are the prime attractions in the first weekend of March. The following are the nominations from the five turf authorities in the country for the prime events on March 4 and 5.

Sprinters’ Cup

BTC: Caprese, Opera Queen, Tribal Fantasy, Hesperus; RWITC: Oyster Cove, Stara Zagora, Adam’s Star, Spectacular Quest; RCTC: Daring Don, Romantic Fire, Serrafina, Saratoga Sizzle; MRC: Moon Emperor, Spectacular Quest, Secret Warrior, Evatina; HRC : Onnu Onnu Onnu, Greyhound, Crown Secret and Da Vinci Rose.

Stayers’ Cup

BTC: That’s The Touch, Perfect Mover, Arturo, Randsberg; RCTC: Supreme Princess, Rasalas, Adolfito, Aristotle; RWITC: Star Of Windsor, King Of Hearts, Southern Regent, Magic Touch; MRC: Star Of Windsor, Forever Elegance, Southern Regent, Elite Zone. HRC: Southern Regent, Friendly Fire, Bribe N Prejudice and Regal Revolution.

Turf Invitation Cup

B T C: Flashing Star, Refreshing, Powerthrust, Aspinalls; RCTC: Aristotle, Arturo, Rasalas, Supreme Princess; RWITC: Velvet Rope, Holding Court, Mystical, Democraticus; MRC: International Star, Admiral’s Force, Queen Of Reason, Exempalire; HRC: Star Hopeful, Scintilating Skill, Psychic Strength and Yes Yes Yes.

Super Mile Cup

BTC: Forever Elegance, Democraticus, Bratz, Refreshing; RCTC: Apertivo, Aristotle, Romantic Liaison, Rasalas; RWITC: Southern Regent, Algeciras, Desert Lightning, Amazing Power; MRC: International Star, Southern Regent, Spectacular Quest, Silken Star; HRC: Parthenon, Staranzano, Red Orchid and Onnu Onnu Onnu.

Japan Cup

BTC: Southern Empire, Kodava Fire, Red Eagle, Eintein; RCTC: Ardelis, Best Of The Blues, Chitralekha, Bright Blossom; RWITC: Dynasty, Chagall, Kiss Of Luck, Persephone; MRC: Natural Blitz, Bold Faith, Red Apache, Ruby Brown; HRC: Sarabande, Jersey Pride, Maximise and Birthday Star.