SELECTIONS FOR BANGALORE - 20 FEB 2021
THE PREVIOUS RACES HELD ON 13 FEB 2021 WERE A DISASTER FOR THOSE NOT VIEWING THE RACES LIVE WHILE BETTING.
DURING THE FIRST RACE JOKEY DHEBE FELL DOWN AND SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES.
THE SECOND RACE WAS DELAYED SINCE THE JOCKEYS WANTED THE FALSE RAILS TO BE REMOVED WHICH WERE LITERALLY COVERING THE HALF WIDTH OF THE RACE TRACK. THE REDUCED BREADTH OF THE RACE TRACK DID NOT GIVE THEM THE ABILITY TO GET A CLEAR RUN FOR THE HORSES. AS SUCH, THOSE RUNNING FROM THE OUTER DRAWS WERE AT A DISADVANTAGE. HORSES COMING FROM THE INNER DRAWS AND HAVING THE INITIAL SPEED TO PLACE THEMSELVES FORWARD WERE AT AN ADVANTAGE. MOST OF THEM WON.
IT IS HOPED THAT BTC WOULD HAVE DRAWN A LESSON FROM THE INCIDENT AND RECTIFY THE PROBLEM.
KEEP A NOTE OF THE PLACEMENT OF THE FALSE RAILS FOR TODAY.
RACE 1.
GAZEBO TALK.
Is the main contender. Out of the five outings has shown that he has improved. Niel has exerted him over 1600M in Class 4. Back to the lowest class with 200M less to travel and with a TFR of 37.78 should be able to finish
first with L Appu wanting to add to his win victories.
AZEEMKI PRINCESS.
The mare has come down in ratings and is capable of forcing the issue. Should be able to place.
RACE 2.
Another race ridden by jockeys claiming allowances.
STAR HOPPER.
During the previous run came up well in the straight. Has a TFR of 41.32. Running after a gap of 3 months with one track workout during which it was stretched.
Will place if not prevail.
RACE 3.
PORT OF BEAUTY.
Two runs this season. Both have been on board. Gave a TFR of 63.98 and back after 2 months. Jumps out from Draw 12, will have to be pushed to be up with the front runners.
If that happens, can be busy at the finish line.
TOKYO ROSE can place. Last run was up behind ASGARDIA. Favorably placed in Draw 6.
RACE 4.
HOKKAIDO.
Has a TFR of 75.02 from 1200M and 62.92 from 1400M. Previous two runs was catching up at the finish line. The trainer now has considered giving the mare an extra 200M to force the issue. Under Suraj, who has been riding him can achieve it.
FIRST IMPRESSION.
Going for a hattrick. Appears to a demanding effort (57.66)
RACE 5.
NORTHERN ALLIANCE.
J H Arul will have to work hard.
ABIRA.
May place. A good second to Galvalino. With a TFR of 92.75, has the ability.
RACE 6.
SCRUPLES.
Two wins, goes in with a TFR of 69.63.Should win.
SCINTILLATING LASS.
Was a bit tardy and lacked the gusto during the last race (55.1). Trevor now tries his hand. Given a Gate Practice by him. Can fight it out with SCRUPLES.
PEACANWOOD and MAGELLAN will also fight out for a place.
RACE 7.
AMAZING BLAZE.
Three runs this season. Last one ran in the Oaks behind Antibes. Gave a TFR of 67.82 over 2400M. With that as a benchmark, should win.
SECRET SOURCE.
Should be able to place. (58.72) Has been worked on the track by Suraj.
REDOUBTABLE.
Sandesh will go full out (50.37) and will give a fight till the end.
RACE 8.
GRIFFIN.
Capable of winning, ran a front race behind Glenary. (63.13)
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