1st day of the pune season

SELECTIONS

Adhirajsingh Jodha trained Sovereign King is fancied to win The S. R. Captain Salver, a race for horses rated 80 and above, to be run at Pune on the opening day of the racing season on Friday, July 17th 2026

1 race:THE SEASON OPENER PLATE (DIV-I), Class:20 TO 46 distance:1000M time:2:00 PM
Horses rated 0 to 19 eligible
My choices:9.Paloma, 7.Absolute emperor,1.Ensky

The promising youngster Paloma, who makes her handicap debut, proves to be a prime contender here to win from the other two named

2 race:THE DR. S. R. CAPTAIN SALVER
Class:80 & ABOVE distance:1400M time:2:30 PM
My choices:5. Sovereign King ,4.. Kavya,1. Western Star

Sovereign king,a derby contender though running after a long gap , With good weight advantage is too good here to win this small field. Kavya should run close.

3 race:THE SEASON OPENER PLATE (DIV-II), Class:20 TO 46distance: 1000M time: 3:00 PM
My choices:3.Lucky Diamond, 1. Staria, 2.Silver Strike

A tough fight is expected between the first two named former having the edge to win here from Staria

4 race:THE COLUMBIA PLATE
Class:40 TO 66 distance:1200M time: 3:30 PM
My choices:8. Lady Scarlet ,12.Admirable,2. Stormy Sea ,1. Neutralist

Lady Scarlet, who finished an impressive second to Margaretta in the P.B.M.M., makes her handicap debut and has a strong chance of winning in this company. The other three may fight for minor placings

5 race:THE D. K. ASHISH SALVER
Class:20 TO 46 distance:1400M time:4:00 PM
My choices:1. Beast Mode ,8.Agatha, 7. Ministry Of Time

A runaway winner at his last start, Beast Mode stands out in this field and looks all set to score a repeat victory.

6 race:THE CERTAINTY PLATE
Class:TERMS (3 year old maidens only) distance:1200M time:4:30 PM
My choices:2. Invincible Force ,4.Avante,3. Yinsiruk,5. Chakar View,1.Gonzalo

3y old maiden race, the above named all have credentials to fight out, Invincible Force has been impressing in the morning track trials and can be fancied to make a winning debut.

7 race:THE ELEGANCE PLATE
Class:1 TO 26 (4 YEARS OLD & UPWARD) distance:1200M time:5:00 PM
My choices:3. Whisper,5. Trail Blazer, 1. Adonis

Class b race, tough to pick the clear winner, I personally prefer the first named to win here, an each way suggested if odds are more for comfort.

Day's Best : Lady Scarlet(4-8)

Good Bets : Sovereign King(2-5)
Beast Mode(5-1)

Wednesday mysore races

 

Wednesday mysore races

SELECTIONS

H Zulquarnain trained King's Battalion is fancied to win The Whitefield Plate, a race for horses rated 60 and Above, to be held here at Mysore on Wednesday July 15th.

1 race:THE MUDIGERE PLATE (DIV-II)
Class:20 TO 45 (5 YEARS OLD & UPWARD) distance:1100M time:2:00 P.M.
My choices:12.I like too hoo haa, 7.Scout,9.Hasting sunrise

2 race:THE KEMMANNUGUNDI PLATE
Class:00 TO 25 distance:1200M time:2:30 P.M.
My choices:8.Feronia, 12.Miracle honey, 10.Free spirited

3 race:THE MUDIGERE PLATE (DIV-I)
Class:20 TO 45 (5 YEARS OLD & UPWARD) distance:1100M time:3:00 P.M.
My choices 8. Windborne, 4.Mr karnataka,2.Royal chivalry

4 race:THE BUGLE ROCK PLATE (DIV-II)
Class:20 TO 45 distance:1400M time:3:30 P.M.
My choices:3. Nozomi, 9. King Scarface,2. Pette's Choice

5 race:THE CHEVALIER CUP
Class:40 TO 65 distance:1800M time:4:00 P.M.
MY choices:8.Aurele, 7.Tignanello, 4.Natural diamond

6 race:THE WHITEFIELD PLATE
Class:60 & ABOVE distance:1400M time:4:30 P.M.
My choices:3. King's Battalion,8.Drisana,7. Rubirosa

7 race:THE BUGLE ROCK PLATE (DIV-I)
Class:20 TO 45 distance:1400M time:5:00 P.M.
My choices:1. Mystic Charm,5. Natural One ,12.Marzgovel

Day's Best : Windborne(3-8)

Good double:(4-3) Nozomi,    (6-3)Kings battalion

Sunday bangalore races

Sunday bangalore races

Shroff trained top rated D'Artagnan & Margare Oitta may fight out with Knotty emperor for the Zavary S poonawala bangalore summer derby 2026, the feature event of the day

1 race:The hyderabad Salver
Class:40-65, Distance:1400, time:12-45pm
My choices:8.Starzella, 4.Valiant stream, 3.Sicyon, 6.Sunshine,

The above named having  better credentials in the field. The first named won fluently over the same trip in race no.37 in good timing. Subsequently ran 3Rd to Margaretta in graded race may be ignored, now running into open class, working impressive on tracks, should do well. The others may fight for minor placings 

2 race:The Indian pattern committee(div-I) trophy, class:20-45, Distance:1200, time:1.15pm
My choices:7.A Great buzz, 2.Waitara, 9.Idi minnal, 4.Majestic persona.

The first named is only 3y old young in the field, after an easy win on its debut,  ran behind Iron mirage in graded race which may be best ignored. Now running into open class 4, should do well, each way suggested if odds are more for comfort 

3 race:The Mumbai cup
Class:80 and above, Distance:1200 time:1.45pm
My choices:11.Regar reality, 8. Excellent lass, 9.Masato 1.Recardo

First named was an impressive winner last time in lower class, on promotion now, can win even in this higher class, The other 3 may fight for minor placings 

4 race:The Patel and Patel LLP BTC anniversary cup(Gr-2), Distance:time:2.15pm
My choices:4.Siege courageous, 3.Knotty charmer, 9. Money bags.

I feel a fight between Prasanna Kumar trained Siege courageous and Knotty charmer is expected former having the edge to win, an each way suggested if odds are more for comfort. Money bags who is in form can fill the frame.

5 race:The Give star Shipping million, Class:Terms(3y old maidens only), Distance:1600, time:2.50pm
My choices:1.Asterian, 8.Royal legacy, 9.Sensious, 2. Incredible luck, 10.Sprezatura

3y old maiden race, very tough to pick the winner, may emerge from the above mentioned horses having 30 to 34 rated. I personally prefer the first named who is top rated(34) proven miler and trained by Ganapathy fight for the prime spot. The others may fight for minor placings

6. race:The Turf authorities of India trophy
Class:40-65(4y old and upwards), Distance:1800, Time:3.25pm
My choices:3.Refreshment, 5.Youremanorborn, 2.Oliver, 4.Win field

Fight between the first two named is expected, former having 3 consecutive wins in bag, can fight against the second named who is in form.

7 race:The Zavary S poonawala bangalore summer Derby, Class :Terms for 3y olds only Distance:2000, time:4pm
My choices:1.D'Artagnan, 2.Knotty emperor,  5.Margaretta 

Top rated Shroff trained D'Artagnan & Margaretta will fight out with Knotty emperor in the Zavary S poonawala bangalore summer derby the feature event of the day 

8 race:The Indian pattern committee trophy div-II, class:20-45, Distance:1200, time:4.45pm
My choices:2.Everynne, 9.My solitaire 1.Zayan, 5.Supreme success 

Only 3y old promising youngster, well bred and debut winner is expected to repeat the show again. The others may fight for minor placings 

9 race:The Indian pattern committee trophy div-III, Class:20-45, Distance:1200, time:5.25pm
My choices:5.Power of the sea, 1.Wind cleaver

Except for the above two, none of the other horses are upto the mark.  Hence a close fight between the two is expected. Power of the sea, After running Good 4th to Mangetar in a million race on its debut in winter, ran 2nd to Shining ways in the same class in this season, hence preferred to win here.

Days best: (1-8)Starzella 

Good bets:

(1-8) Starzella -win,3. Sicyon -place

(2-7)A great buzz -e/w

(3-8) Excellent lass -place

(4-4)Siege courageous -place 

(5-1) Asterian -win

(6-3)Refreshment -place 

(7-1 & 5)Play both(D'Artagnan & Margaretta-win). Shroff is likely to lift this prestigious event. No other thought

(8-2)Everynn -e/w

(9-5/1) Power of the sea -win, Wind cleaver -place

Sauterday bangalore races

  
SELECTIONS

Bangalore Races

Prasanna Kumar trained Iron Mirage is fancied to win The Coromandel Gromor Bangalore Million, a race for three year old horses to be held here at Bangalore Saturday July 11th.

1 race:THE HALEBEEDU STAKES
Class:40 TO 65,Distance:1200M time:01:30 PM
My choices:8.Perfect attitude, 3.Pole star, 2.Gloriousness,  4.Splendid dream, 7.Invincible

A close fight between the first two named is expected former having the edge to win from Pole star, The others may fight for minor placings 

2 race:THE D. M. SHIVASWAMY MEMORIAL TROPHY
Class:60 TO 85,Distance:1600M time:02:00 PM
My choices:3.Elysium, 4.Ice of fire, 1.Maheler, 6.Prince of Wales.

Small field of 6 runners, Tough fight is expected among the above named, first named having edge to win here.

3 race:THE CHENNAI CUP (DIV-I)
Class:40 TO 65 (5 YEARS OLD & UPWARD)
Distance:1400M 02:30 PM
My choices:3.Bellavita, 6.D fronx, 5.Disciple, 1.Defence Counsel 

Bellavita has a superior record over seven furlongs and can fight for supremacy provided apprentice jockey handled it carefully, while the other three may for minor placings.

4 race:THE MYSORE CUP
Class:20 TO 45
Distance:1400M time:03:00 PM
My choices:2.Ravishing Queen, 3.Solara ,10.Absolute Thunder

Impressive winner on debut, Ravishing Queen can be fancied to shine in her handicap race debut as well.

5 race:THE S.M. CAMA MUSIC AND PRODUCTION PVT LTD MILLION
Class:TERMS (3 year old maidens only)
Distance:1200M time:03:30 PM
My choices:5.Siege the grey, 2.Heimirich, 11.Osaka

3y old maiden race, Leaving the first timers, looking at the previous runs and on blood lines, 11,8,2,7,5 are having better credentials to fight. I personally prefer the first named to win, an each way suggested if odds are more for comfort

6 race:THE COROMANDEL GROMOR BANGALORE MILLION
Class:TERMS (3 years old only)
Distance:1400M time: 04:00 PM
My choices:1.Iron Mirage, 6.Rizz, 5.Rampage 

Iron Mirage, unbeaten in his last two outings, stands tall among the small field of 6 contenders for this Million race. Best bet of the day 

7 race:THE DELHI CUP
Class:20 TO 45,Distance:1600M time:04:30 PM
My choices :2.Avener, 6.Regal aristocracy, 11.Turkoman.

Fluent winner Avener on its debut run over 7f and also beating top rated Dyf in latest tracks, can repeat the show over this mile trip. Runnerup in his last start, Regal Aristocracy may give a stiff fight to the former.

8 race:THE CHENNAI CUP (DIV-II)
Class:40 TO 65 (5 YEARS OLD & UPWARD)
Distance:1400M 05:00 PM
My choices:5. Corinthian, 7.Thrill of Brazil, 9.Star comet, 1.Star Of India, 8.Storm shadow, 6.Mister brown

An open race. The winner should emerge from the above, the first named having edge to win, an each way suggested if odds are more for comfort.

Day's Best:(6-1)Iron mirage

Good bets:

(1-8) Perfect attitude -e/w

(2-3)Elysium -e/w

(3-3) Bellavita -win

(4-2) Ravishing queen -win, 

(5-5)Siege the grey-e/w

(6-1)Iron Mirage -win

(6-6)Rizz-place

(7-2) Avener-win

(8-7)Thrill of brazil-place

Jp:2/2 5,11/1/2/1,5,6,7,8,9