Sauterday's pune race selections

 

Pune race selections

Saturday, 08 August 2026

1 race::THE WESTERN INDIA TRAINERS` ASSOCIATION TROPHY (DIV-II)
Class:20 TO 46 (4 YEARS OLD & UPWARD) distance:1200M time:1:30 PM
My choices:3.Bezazel,10.Spotlight,4.Esteban,1.Applachian,           7. Neutron

1,2 3,4,5,7,10 all have more or less equal credentials to fight out here. I personally prefer the first named to win here. An each way suggested

2 race;THE RAJARAM CHHATRAPATI TROPHY,Class:60 TO 86 distance:1800M time:2:00PM
My choices:2.Zacharias, 3.Break point

A small field of 5 runners, fight between the above is expected with 3kg weight difference on last run gives advantage to Zacharias (in addition to his last Pune derby win)  over Break point.

3 race:THE WESTERN INDIA RACE HORSE OWNERS` ASSOCIATION TROPHY
Class:80 & ABOVE distance:1200M time:2:30 PM
My choices: 6.Fight on , 3.Credence

Again small field of 6 runners, fight between the above named is expected former having the edge to win claiming allowance may be just what Credence needs to break a nine month drought.

4 race:THE JOCKEYS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA TROPHY, Class:20 TO 46 distance:1600M time:3:00 PM
My choices:1.Enrich, 5.Shandaar, 4.Alexios

Enrich ran a commendable second to D'artagnan in Mumbai despite being denied a clear run in the straight. With better luck in running, he looks to have a distinct advantage here.

5 race:THE WESTERN INDIA TRAINERS` ASSOCIATION TROPHY (DIV-I)
Class:20 TO 46 (4 YEARS OLD & UPWARD) distance:1200M time:3:30 PM
My choices:1. Undercover ,10. Santana Row 3. Chelsea

Undercover impressed while shedding his maiden tag with an emphatic Mumbai success and is narrowly preferred, although Santana Row's consistency cannot be overlooked.

6 race:THE YOHAN Z. POONAWALLA TURF CLUB TROPHY (GR.3)
Class:TERMS (4 YEARS OLD & UPWARD) distance:1400M time:4:00 PM
My choices:3.Encino, 5.Social butterfly, 2.Prides prince, 4.Ultimo

Again a small field of 5 runners which is very competitive feature event is on the cards. Encino, has been in sparkling touch, registering an effortless hattrick of wins, and gets the nod

7 race:THE INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF EQUINE PRACTITIONERS TROPHY
Class:TERMS (3 year old maidens only) distance:1600M time:4:30 PM
My choices:6. Red Rose, 1.Acropolice, 2.Lion Heart  

The form of the youngsters has been patchy, yet Red Rose has caught the eye in her morning track trials and is narrowly preferred. Acropolice  well bred first timer half brother to enabler will not go down with out a fight.

8 race:THE STRATEGIC MOVE PLATE
Class:1 TO 26 (5 YEARS OLD & UPWARD) distance:1000M time:5:00 PM
My choices; 11.Moment of madness, 6.Flashman, 3. Ashwa ankara, 9.Ma cherie

Class b race and tough race too. Winner should emerge from the above. I personally prefer the first named to win here, an each way suggested.

Bets to be followed

All the three are trained by Shroff 

(2-2)Zacharias-win

(4-5)Shandaar-place

(7-2),Acropolis -e/w