Horse Racing Tips - 2nd Meeting - April 3

Race 6 - The SMS Pariaz Challenge Cup - Rating 65+ - 1365m
1. The Cardinal; 60.5Kg; Gaetan Faucon; Draw:5: Runs well on good going and soft - does not act on heavy.
The Champion horse of 2009. Showed his devastating finish to crush everything on his passage last year. Winner of the Derby and Barbe Cup. Seems to be in good form but will have the top weight against him. Is the record holder on this distance. Can follow from midfield in a one off position to fire in the final straight. I think he will need this race. Commands respect though. A place in the top three.


2. Chivas; 51.5Kg; Hoolash; Draw 4; Acts on good going.
Is a top sprinter, a 1000m specialist. Lost form during the last quarter of the season 2009. Is coming back to form slowly. Will have the advantage of carrying only 51.5Kg and a hot pace. Will as usual follow the leaders before attacking in the final 300m. Will need this race to improve further. Outsider.


3. Revolution; 49.5Kg; Bheekary; Draw 7; Acts on good going only.
Consistent performer last season when he hit four wins for his stable, beating the likes of Burberry and Hold My Jacket. The draw seems to be his disadvantage + will have horses that are quicker than him on his inside. But will have only 49.5Kg. Will have to be on top form to be in the top four at least. Outsider.


4. Drayton; 54Kg; Teeha; Draw;3 - Acts on normal and soft. Better on heavy going.
A top class sprinter that is well bred (Danehill familly) and started his career with 3 wins in a row in England. A top competitor there, he was sent to Dubai where he was a good competitor as well. Ran in Group 1 and listed races + Ran in the July Cup and 2000 Guineas. Won on his first outing in South Africa coming from behind. Has loads of speed and is a top class front runner. Can come from behind as well. My favorite to win the race. Others will have to run to beat him, if he repeats what he showed during track work.


5. Germany On; 51Kg; Baugeerotee; Draw: 2; Runs well on normal going. Does not act on Heavy.
Coming back after a long lay off due to health problems. Seems he will need some races before finding his form at least. Outsider.


6. Burberry; 51Kg; Lhermytte; Draw: 1; Acts on normal going as well as heavy.
A top sprinter that disappointed many last year. Seems to be more adapted to local conditions now and will do well this year. Will wear blinkers first time, meaning he will to follow closely since there will be a hot pace. In his previous runs he ran from far back to finish in the money. In my opinion, the blinkers can make Burberry pull a lot and difficult to settle. If the trainer has decided to put this gear he may have his reasons. Will have the weight of his jockey which is a very big advantage + a hot pace which will help finishers. A very good chance to finish in top three.


7. Always A Pleasure; 50.5Kg; Draw: 6; Lacaille; Runs well on normal going.
Came to Mauritius with a very good reputation as a sprinter. Did very well for late starter last season. Is a changed horse this year. Has done very well at training. Has pace, light weight and a top jockey in the name of Lacaille. All these positive points makes him the main challenger for Drayton. My second best.


Win: Drayton
Swinger: Always A Pleasure/Burberry
Quartet: Drayton, Always A Pleasure, Burberry and The Cardinal 


Race 1:
Win: Mobschief
Swinger: Velvet Dance/Mobschief
Quartet: Mobschief, Velvet Dance, Multi Dimension, Major League


Race 2:
Win: April Boy
Swinger: April Boy/Cool Hand Duke
Quartet: April Boy, Wide Blue Sky, Cool Hand Duke, Sardonyx.


Race 3:
Win: Red Indian
Swinger: Red Indian/Qui Harbour
Quartet: Red Indian, Qui Harbour, Bannenberg, Wild Dan.


Race 4:
Win: Young Announcer
Swinger: Young Announcer/Rambo Rouge
Quartet: Young Announcer, Rambo Rouge, Ballito Boy, What Price.


Race 5:
Win: Lex
Swinger: Lex/Desert Storm
Quartet: Lex, Desert Storm, Alitalia, King's Bench.


Race 7:
Win: Waves of Winter
Swinger: Waves Of Winter/Wings Of Simon
Trifecta: Waves Of Winter, Wings Of Simon, So Raven.


Race 8:
Win: Golden Music
Swinger: Golden Music/Alarming Swing
Quartet: Golden Music, Hope And Fortune, Alarming Swing, I'll Be Back.


Banker of the Day: Drayton
Place Accumulator:
April Boy/Cool Hand Duke
Red Indian/Bannenberg
Young Announcer/Rambo Rouge
Lex/Desert Storm
Drayton/Always A Pleasure
Waves Of Winter/Wings Of Simon
Golden Music/Hope And Fortune
Always bet what you can afford to lose! Good Luck.