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Friday, June 25, 2010

Horse Racing Tips - 14th Meeting - June 26

RACE 6: LA COUPE DU CENT - CINQUANTENAIRE: G2 OPEN - 1500m

1. The Cardinal; 60Kg ; Drawn 6 - Naiko

Had a very difficult race on his last outing, having to travel wide almost all the way though with a claimer of 5Kg. Could not accelerate as usual in the straight line. Is back this week and his trainer is confident of a win. Seems that a rest will do him some good. Can set up his own pace or follow closely this time given that there will be no real pacemakers in this field. Cannot be ignored. A place in the top 4.

2. Captain's Knock; 58Kg ; Drawn 5 - Shane Dye

The horse to beat! The pace of the race will not bother him as he can start his action earlier and has a long acceleration as well. His Jockey knows him perfectly.

3. Gliding High; 56Kg ; Drawn 3 - Burke

A classy sort that can match the best horses here on this distance. Will have the pace against him being a back-marker. Can he knock down the Captain? The second best for me till he proves it wrong.

4. Senor Versace; 56Kg ; Drawn 1 - Faucon

A top class horse with great career in SA. A half brother to Captain's Knock. On his class, cannot be ignored in this race. Will need the race but never know on class factor alone can beat the field!

5. Flavius; 52Kg ; Drawn 4 - Eagan

Did a quite good race after a long layoff due to injury. Does run well fresh and with no real pacemakers will be the one to go forward probably. If allowed to run freely and dictate his own pace, can be difficult to counter in the end. But in this class and taking into consideration his second race after long layoff, better go for a place in the top 4.

6. Burberry; 50Kg ; Drawn 2 - Beekhary

Won well last time out showing his devastating finish, but in a lower class. His first outing on a 1500m here with Beekhary on board. Will follow quite closely or can set the pace given that he has already shown pace earlier or can be asked to run in a forward position if pulling. With only 50Kg and good draw, cannot be ignored.

WIN: Captain's Knock

Swinger: Gliding High - Captain's Knock

Quartet: Captain's Knock - Gliding High - Burberry - The Cardinal

RACE 1:

Win: Shutterfly

Swinger: Mobschief - Shutterfly

Quartet: Shutterfly - Mobschief - Pinnacle Point - Place On The Bay

RACE 2: 

Win: Young Announcer

Swinger: Young Announcer - Lead Story

Quartet: Young Announcer - Lead Story - Prince Paseo - Trianius

RACE 3:

Win: Il Magnifico

Swinger: Il Magnifico - Bearing Gold

Quartet: Il Magnifico - Amaphupho - Trinidad - Bearing Gold

RACE 4: 

Win: Modern Monet

Swinger: Pataya Beach - Modern Monet

Quartet: Modern Monet - Pataya Beach - Firebolt - Silent Screen

RACE 5:

Win: Princely Reason

Swinger: Princely Reason - Summer Exposure

Quartet: Summer Exposure - Princely Reason - Camden's Choice - Power Control

RACE 7:

Win: Lovesgotaholdofme

Swinger: Lovesgotaholdofme - Wincourt

Quartet: Lovesgotaholdofme - Wincourt - Polar Falcon - Galant Gagnant

RACE 8:

Win: Monsieur Dane

Swinger: Cocktail Parade - Electric Lightening

Quartet: Monsieur Dane - Cocktail Parade - Electric Lightening - Alarming Swing

BANKER: Il Magnifico - Princely Reason

BEST PLACE: Pataya Beach

OUTSIDER: Lovesgotaholdofme

PLACE ACCUMULATOR: Lead Story/Young Announcer - Il Magnifico/Amaphupho - Modern Monet/Pataya Beach - Princely Reason/Power Control - Captain's Knock/Gliding High - Lovesgotaholdofme/Naughty Prince - Cocktail Parade/Monsieur Dane

GOOD LUCK AND BET WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Horse Racing Tips - 13th Meeting - June 19

RACE 6: THE MAURITIUS LEXPRESS TURF DERBY TRIAL CUP - 1400m - OPEN RATING - GROUP 3.

This is a mouth-watering race that all of us were waiting to see - Disa Leader, WOC, Seattle Ice and Space Captain the top 4 year olds with top reputation that came to Mauritius will fight to win the first leg. There is also Mdansi with only 49Kg and the plum draw to compensate the lack of class(?) and Summer Reccess which has won 3 races on 1400m in SA and not to forget Pivotal Blue with Spiteri on board.

According to me, War Of Conquest will take the lead as usual even if he is drawn wide. If Seattle Ice or Mdansi persists to set the pace the Hatt will settle behind the leaders to come at the finish. Space Captain will be well placed near the pace, with Disa LEader following him. Hatt will normally attack from the 600m mark to take the first run on his opponents but Disa Leader and Space Captain as well will follow in the steps. Space Captain has shown great finish on his first outing here and that too has a long acceleration. Disa Leader  as well will be following Space Captain and Dye will probably launch his attack in the final 400m. Mdansi will try to keep pace with them with his light weight.

According to me, Disa Leader will have the final say with Space Captain and Mdansi following.

Win: Disa Leader

Swinger: Disa Leader - Space Captain

Best Place: Mdansi

Quartet: Disa Leader - Space Captain - Mdansi - WOC

R1:

Win - Flirt With Fame

Swinger: Destination - Space Man

Quartet: Flirt With Fame - Space Man - Destination - Lousito

R2:

Win: Kit On

Swinger: Kit On - Match The Market

Quartet: Kit On - Match The Market - Bourne Supreme - Cut Em Up

R3:

Win: Cape Rainbow

Swinger: Cape Rainbow - One For The Road

Quartet: Cape Rainbow - One For The Road - Mr Wolf - Cool Hand Luke

R4:

Win: Pardon ME Boy

Swinger: Broken Hill - Kenny Tee

Quartet: Pardon Me Boy - Broken Hill - Kenny Tee - Peace Of Paradise

R5:

Win: Wolf Speed

Swinger: Wolf Speed - Constellation

Quartet: Wolf Speed - Constellation - Purple Rain - King's Shilling

R7:

Win: Roman Baton

Swinger: Roman Baton - Twilight's Rush

Quartet: Roman Baton - Twilight's Rush - Storm Valley - New Trend

R8:

Win: Sergeant Major

Swinger: Divine Crusader - Sergeant Major

Quartet: Sergeant Major - Divine Crusader - Tito Manolo - Ay Tee Em

Place Accumulator:

Kit On/Match The Market - One For The Road/Capr Rainbow - Pardon Me Boy/Broken Hill - Constellation/Wolf Speed - Disa Leader/Mdansi - Roman Baton/Twilight's Rush - Sergeant Major/Ay Tee Em

Banker: Disa Leader

Place: Mdansi

Outsider: Kit On

GOOD LUCK AND BET WHAT U CAN AFFORD TO LOSE!

Friday, June 11, 2010

Horse Racing Tips - 12th Meeting - June 12

RACE 6: THE ANGLO MAURITIUS GOLDEN JUBILEE CUP. 1650m 61+

1. The Cardinal; Drawn 9; Meetoo; 61Kg(-4Kg).

Coming back after a good rest. Is back to top form in this field and attempting 1650m for the first time in his career. Having won 3 races over 1600m including the Barbe Cup and the last leg of the 4year old championship last year, The Cardinal proves that the additional 50m is no problem for him. There will be a decent pace in this race and expect The Cardinal to follow close to the pace with the claim of 4Kg. Will be ridden by an apprentice which knows the horse well and who is riding with great confidence. My first choice!

2. Silverware; Drawn 3; Lacaille; 54Kg.

Is back on a more appropriate distance after having run a very good race after a long break on the 1365m sprint last time out. Will do extremely well on this distance. The main challenger for The Cardinal. Can set his own pace and if allowed to do so easily, will be hard to catch over the final stages. Second best.

3. Hold My Jacket; Drawn 5; Dye; 53.5Kg.

Will be on this distance at CDM for the first time but has already run upto 1900m in SA. Seems to be the fastest of all horses but will be kept at the back, being the preferred tacti of his jockey, but can see a change of tactics this time. A decent outsider's chance.

4. Autumn Frost; Drawn 6; Eagan; 53Kg.

His second run after a disappointing one in the Duchess. Seemed that it needed the last race. Was overweight. Back on a more appropriate distance. Can be a big runner this time. Watch Out for this classy sort with Eagan.

5. Solar Symbol; Drawn 11; Lermyte; 53Kg.

Did well last time against the running machine Captain's Knock. Will be enjoying the 1650m but the draw is not that good for this pacer. Can follow closely or in midfield though before being asked for an effort from the 800m mark. Will make the podium.

6. Halo Hunter; Drawn 8; Emamdee; 51.5Kg.

Is a classy sort that has been very unfortunate due to injury problems. Will have strong finisher Emamdee on board. The draw is not important. Has done well on the 1365m for a first outing this year after a long rest and will appreciate the 1650m. A place in the top four is possible.

7. Winter Wind; Drawn 2; Spitteri; 51Kg.

Has done well on his last outing. 1650m seems to suit him better but running against some of the best horses this time. Will have a decent pace in the race and can come at the finish as usual. In good form. Outsider's chance though.

8. Candy Bar; Drawn 4; Daby; 50.5Kg.

Won almost on the line last outing in a lower class. Has done quite well in top class as well on longer distances. Can make his own pace this time with his light weight to compensate his lack of class against top opposition. In top form. A place bet.

9. London Del; Drawn 10; Naiko; 50Kg.

Will have his third outing and this time can show some progress. Seems to find it difficult to find back his lost form due to injury problems otherwise a top horse indeed. Need to follow.

10. Men OF Rheims; Drawn 7; Sooful.

Had a very good outing last time. Seems to gradually find his form. Will be served by a decent pace and if he shows same form as last time can make the top 3. Stands a good chance.

My Win: The Cardinal

Top Place: Candy Bar

Quartet: The Cardinal/Solar Symbol/Candy Bar/Men Of Rheims

Race 1:

Win: Winter's Edge

Swinger: Winter's Edge/Sputnik

Quartet: Winter's Edge/Sputnik/Bearing Gold/Bang On Time

Race 2: 

Win: Sovereign Service

Swinger: Appeal Board/Primo

Quartet Sovereign Service/Primo/Appeal Board/Major John

Race 3:

Win: Inside Out

Swinger: Cheerful News/Inside Out

Quartet: Inside Out/Cheerful News/City Of Choice/Mutual Secret

Race 4:

Win: What A Hit

Swinger: What A Hit/Jet Force

Quartet: Jet Force/What A Hit/Dock On The Bay/Pantaneira

Race 5:

Win: American Emblem

Swinger: American Emblem/Let's Get Started

Quartet: American Emblem/Let's Get Started/Ganekeeper/Alitalia

Race 7:

Win: Umhlanga

Swinger: Disclosed Duel/Umhlanga

Quartet: Disclosed Duel/Umhlanga/The Treasurer/Fabragas

Race 8: 

Win: Hero's Hope

Swinger: Hero's Hope/Moot Call

Quartet: Hero's Hope/Moot Call/Qui Harbour/Dubai

Banker: American Emblem

Outsider: Inside Out

Place Accumulator: Appeal Board/Sovereign Service - Inside Out/Cheerful News - Jet Force/Dock On The Bay - American Emblem/Let's Get Started - The Cardinal/Solar Symbol - Umhlanga/Disclosed Duel - Moot Call/Hero's Hope.

GOOD LUCK! BET WHAT U CAN AFFORD TO LOSE!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Horse Racing Tips - 11th Meeting - June 05

RACE 6: THE SUPERSCORE NOBLE SALUTE TROPHY; GROUP3 (OPEN) - 1400m


1. Short Corner; 60Kg - Dye - Drawn 7

Did well on his last outing after a long break due to health problems. Does not necessarily have to go up-front or follow closely and can come from the back. Will have the top weight of 60Kg but with Dye on board. Is in good form and will be there to compete for top spot.

2. Chivas; 59.5Kg - Jacobson - Drawn 3

Gr8 performance on last outing against top opposition. Showed good pace and finish. Had a 5Kg claimer though. This time going down in class and will be a big danger. With his good draw will jump well and follow closely before firing in the straight line. Jacobson knows him very well, having won easily with him last season!
Among the top 3 of the race. Big chance on last outing!

3. Gilding High; 59Kg - Burke - Drawn 1

Top class performer having ran with the likes of Our Giant and Smart Banker to name a few and has done very well. Very consistent performer. has won two times on 1400m in SA. Needed the last run and ran on very late last time in the Duchess. 1400m seems to be sharp but since the pace will be on, he will come at the finish! is my first choice for the win for this classy sort.

4. Profit Report; 57.5Kg - Eagan - Drawn 5

Won well last time on a heavy track by dictating his own pace. Is in top form and is considered as best on 1400m. Can follow closely in one off position and fire in the straight line. Can make it again but opposition seems to be tougher than last time. Can make the top three.

5. Firebolt; 56.5Kg -Lacaille - Drawn 2

Needs circumstances to be in his favor to do well. Has a very good draw since it likes to follow with the pace or sets his own pace. Will be against some top horses.

6. Polar Falcon; 56Kg - Hall - Drawn 9

Is a gr8 finisher and the draw is not that important. Finished well behind Profit Report last time on a heavy track and is on the up constantly. Is the Dark Horse of the race according to me.

7. Silent Screen; 55Kg - Rama - Draw 6

Will make his debut for this season. Is up in class. Will be upfront being the most rapid one in the lot. Will try to set a hot pace for his companion, Gilding High.

8. Pataya Beach; 53.5Kg - Daby - Drawn 8

Needed badly the run on his last outing. Seems will need another race and expected to have a good race this time.

9. Capitaine; 52.5Kg - Joorawon - Drawn 4

Won very easily last time out in a lower class. Is going up in class but does not possess the same potential as some of the runners in this race. His weight and draw will favor him. Outsider's chance.

Win: Gilding High

Swinger: Gilding High/Profit Report

Quartet: Gilding High - Profit Report - Chivas - Polar Falcon

RACE 1:

Win: Power Of Posseidon

Swinger: Power Of Posseidon/Multi Dimension

Quartet: Power Of Posseidon - Multi Dimension - Green Scheme - Lyceum

RACE 2:

Win: Icelandic

Swinger: Bourne Supreme/Icelandic

Quartet: Icelandic - Bourne Supreme - Saziwayo - Twilights Rush

RACE 3:

Win: Key Of Gold

Swinger: African Ambassador/Prairie Fire

Quartet: Key Of Gold - Prairie Fire - African Ambassador - Juanfra

RACE 4:

Win: Count Me In

Swinger: National Manner/Count Me In

Quartet: Count Me In - National Manner - Balito Boy - National Respect

RACE 5:

Win: Modern Monet

Swinger: Modern Monet/Revolution

Quartet: Modern Monet - Revolution - Cormorant Pass - Burberry

RACE 7: 

Win: Galant Gagnant

Swinger: Naughty Prince/Pick Six

Quartet: Galant Gagnant - Pick Six - Naughty Prince - Sea Of Galilee

RACE 8:

Win: The Reckoning

Swinger: Russian Glen/Power Control

Quartet: The Reckoning - Power Control - Russian Glen - Terry

Banker: Gilding High - Key Of Gold

Outsider: Galant Gagnant

Place Accumulator: Icelandic/Saziwayo - Prairie Fire/Key Of Gold - Count Me In/Balito Boy - Modern Monet/Revolution/Cormorant Pass - Gilding High/Chivas - Galant Gagnant/Pick Six - Power Control/The Reckoning.

BET WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE! GOOD LUCK.