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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.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Horse Racing Tips - 10th Meeting - May 30

RACE 6: THE TOTE LEPEP MOTHER'S DAY TROPHY - C3 (60-45); 1500m

1. Eli's Connection; 60Kg; Drawn 10; Lacaille.

Is back in this class where he won quite well with a very good finish. Is drawn wide this time. Will surely be ridden from the back again since his trainer did not like Lacaille opting to go forward for his last race. Is a strong contender for this race. First chance if well ridden out!

2. Desert Storm; 59.5Kg (-5); Drawn 5; Bheekary.

Won well last time out though it appeared to be a difficult one. Had to be straightened before moving forward to catch Champ In Action. Will have Bheekary with his 5Kg claim and could follow nicely in midfield or close to the leaders. Will be a danger at the finish if well handled in the straight line.

3. Pivotal Blue; 59.5Kg; Drawn 9; Faucon.

Surprise winner on 1000m with a devastating finish to beat One For The Road last time. Seems to like hot pace and come from behind. Can be in the winner's enclosure once again.

4. Bright Stone; 58.5Kg; Drawn 7; Joorawon.

Came back very late on his last outing on 1000m after being outpaced in the initial stages. 1500m will suit him perfectly and the outside draw is not a problem since it needs more time to go upfront. Can follow and fire or set his own pace. In top form. The main contender according to me.

5. Mendelsohn; 58Kg; Drawn 2; Hall.

Up in class after 2 great wins. Is now facing tougher oppositions and according to me needs a wet going to do well (all his wins on wet going). Is in top form in training and his connections are expecting it to do well this time again.

6. Waves Of Winter; 58Kg; Drawn 3; Spitteri.

Has done well on last time he tried this distance by setting his own pace. His last race has to be ignored since it cannot stay 1850m. Will do well even if he follows the leaders to fire home turn. Good Outsiders chance.

7. Romp In The Forum; 56.5Kg (-4); Drawn 8; Meetoo.

Is a good performer but is this year competition seems to be tough at this age. His outside barrier is not a problem as it can follow in a one off position and take come at the finish. Will have 5Kg claimer again on his back. Can make the top four again.

8. Marcus Antonius; 56Kg (-1.5); Drawn 6; Bussunt.

Will be on his debut on 1500m which is a good one for a middle distance performer. Is highly esteemed by connections and is expected to make a good debut. Can make it on first outing. Likes to run with the pace.

9. Baraloche; 55.5Kg; Drawn 1; Segeon.

Is highly esteemed by his trainer. Needed the last run and did quite well after rest. Can dictate his own pace. Cannot be written off. His stable is in form. Can be a surprise winner.

10. Hero's Hope; 53.5Kg (-1.5); Drawn 4; Azie.

Seems to have lost his form a bit since the beginning of the season. Will come from the back for sure and will have Azie this time on his back. Outsider's chance.

Win: Bright Stone (Eli's Connection will not be far)

Swinger: Eli's Connection / Bright Stone

Quartet: Bright Stone-Eli's Connection-Desert Storm-Baraloche

RACE 1:

Win: Amaphupho

Swinger: Amaphupho/Sputnik

Quartet: Amaphupho-Sputnik-National Bureau-Bearing Gold

RACE 2:

Win: Let's Get Started

Swinger: Cape Rainbow/Cool Hand Luke

Quartet: Let's Get Started-Cool Hand Luke-Cape Rainbow-Jalami

RACE 3:

Win: Shutterfly

Swinger: Torero/Shutterfly

Quartet: Shutterfly-Torero-Space Man-Campus

RACE 4:

Win: Trinidad

Swinger: Il Magnifico-Trinidad

Quartet: Trinidad-Il Magnifico-Capriole-Feel The Rain

RACE 5:

Win: I'll Be Back

Swinger: I'll Be Back/Tangerine

Quartet: I'll Be Back-Tangerine-Royal Harvest-Amalgam

RACE 7:

Win: Teamog

Swinger: Teamog/Golden Seal

Quartet: Teamog-Golden Seal-Red Treasure-Pardon Me Boy

RACE 8:

Win: Roman Baton

Swinger: Roman Baton/Guns Of Navarone

Quartet: Roman Baton-Guns Of Navarone-Mighty Fine-Storm Valley

BANKER: TEAMOG - AMAPHUPHO

OUTSIDER: BRIGHT STONE

PLACE ACCUMULATOR: Cool Hand Luke/Cape Rainbow - Shutterfly/Torero - Trinidad/Capriole - Tangerine/I'll Be Back - Bright Stone/Desert Storm - Teamog/Golden Seal - Roman Baton/Storm Valley.

BET WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO LOSE! GOOD LUCK!

Friday, May 21, 2010

Horse Racing Tips - 9th Meeting - May10

RACE 6: THE FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON SOUVENIR TROPHY - C1 & C2 (61+) - 1600m


1. Captains Knock - Drawn 7; Shane Raymond Dye; 60Kg; Does well on SOFT AND HEAVY GOING.


One of the best horses actually in Mauritius. Has had a good first race against Space Captain on 1400m. Is in top form and running on a more appropriate distance. Will be difficult to counter on his form. Banker of the day!


2. Flavius - Drawn 4; R. Bheekharry; 56.5 (-5)Kg; Does well on SOFT AND HEAVY GOING.


Coming after a long layoff due to injury. Seems to be back to form and debuts his season on 1600m. Will have a claimer and normally does well fresh. Will be in the top three according to me.


3. Solar Symbol - Drawn 1; Ram Meetoo; 56.5 (-5)Kg; Does well on SOFT AND HEAVY GOING.


The winner of the Tote Golden Trophy and Maiden Cup 2009. Runs well fresh and his trainer has chosen the 1600m to start his season. Will have claimer Meetoo, who won on Juanfra last week. Can follow the leader or lead before making his move from the 600m marks. Will be a danger with only 51.5Kg. Second best.


4. Men Of Rheims - Drawn 5; Joorawon; 54Kg; Does well ON SOFT GOING.


Seemed to need the run for his first outing this season. Expected to run a better race this time. Is coming back to form slowly. Outsider's Chance.


5. Solar Orbit - Drawn 3; Hoolash; 54 (-4)Kg; Does well ON SOFT GOING.


Starting out the season on 1600m. Will have Hoolash on his back. Will be well placed and likes to run behind the leaders. Seems to need the run. 


6. Dunnedin Star - Drawn 6; Teeha; 53.5Kg; Does well on SOFT AND HEAVY GOING.


Has had a very good first outing on 1400, where he did not disgraced. The 1600m and the going is in his favor. Will lead for sure to take the first run as from the 500m mark and will try to resist to the finishers. Will finish in the money.


7. Fire Practice - Drawn 2; S. Rama; 53.5Kg; Does well on SOFT GOING.


Starting his campaign on 1600m. Has drawn well and can lead or follow the leader. Will surely need the run.


Win: Captains Knock


Second Best: Solar Symbol


Swinger: Captains Knock/Dunedin Star


Quartet: Captains Knock-Solar Symbol-Dunedine Star -Flavius


RACE 1:


Win: Blessed Arabian


Swinger: Blessed Arabian-Jazz King


Quartet: Blessed Arabian-Jazz King-Winters Edge-Grobanite


RACE 2:


Win: Volt Face


Swinger: Volt Face -Divine Crusader


Quartet: Volt Face - Divine Crusader - Enchanter - Young Announcer




RACE 3:


Win: Winshaw


Swinger: Winshaw - Looks To Kill


Quartet: Winshaw - Looks To Kill - Mac Mufti - Mobschief


RACE 4:


Win: Just Banter


Swinger: Lovesgotaholdofme - Just Banter


Quartet: Just Banter - Lovesgotaholdofme - Pantaneira - Smartine


RACE 5: 


Win: Alitalia


Swinger: Alitalia - Cape Gold


Quartet: Alitalia - Cape Gold - Cormorant Pass - Weston Heritage


RACE 7:


Win: Wolf Tone


Swinger: Wolf Tone - The Money is Yours


Quartet: Wolf Tone - The Money is Yours - Baynesfield - Foxtrot Oscar


RACE 8:


Win: Qui Harbour


Swinger: Qui Harbour - Indigo Blue


Quartet: Qui Harbour - Indigo Blue - Roman Trade - Lhomme


BANKER: Captains Knock - Volt Face - Alitalia


OUTSIDER: Lhomme


PLACE ACCUMULATOR:


Volt Face -Young Announcer / Winshaw - Looks To Kill / Just Banter - Smartine / Alitalia - Cape Gold / Captains Knock - Dunedine Star / The Money Is Yours - Foxtrot Oscar / Qui Harbor - Indigo Blue


Good Luck to all of you! Bet what you can afford to lose!

Friday, May 7, 2010

Horse Racing Tips - 7th Meeting - May 8

Race 1: 

Win: Night Attack

Swinger: Night Attack/Multi Dimension

Quartet: Night Attack-Multi Dimension-Bearing Gold-Lousito

Race 2:

Win: Match The Market

Swinger: Match The Market/Cut Em Up

Quartet: Match The Market-Cut Em Up-Mc Mufti-Royal Lineage

Race 3:

Win: American Emblem

Swinger: One For The Road/American Emblem

Quartet: American Emblem-One For The Road-Sardonyx-Stateship

Race 4:

Win: Feel The Rain

Swinger: Blue Reef/Feel The Rain

Quartet: Feel The Rain-Blue Reef-What Price-New Trend


Race 5: 

Win: Jet Force

Swinger: Jet Force/Shakleton

Quartet: Jet Force-Shakleton-African Ambassador-Dock On The Bay

Race 6: 

Win: Burberry

Swinger: Burberry/Captain

Quartet: Burberry-Captain-Pablo-Gamekeeper

Race 7:

Win: Soul Power

Swinger: National Manner/Roman Trade

Quartet: Soul Power-Roman Trade-National Manner-Count Me In

Race 8:

Win: Summer Exposure

Swinger: Golden Music/Summer Exposure

Quartet: Summer Exposure-Golden Music-Zip It-Silver Brook

Top Win: Match The Market-Jet Force

Top Place: Burberry

Outsider: Burberry-Soul Power

Place Accumulator: Match The Market-Cut Em Up / American Emblem-Stateship / New Trend-Blue Reef / Jet Force-Shakleton / Burberry-Captain / National Manner-Soul Power / Summer Exposure-Golden Music

Bet what you can afford to lose! GOOD LUCK!

Friday, April 30, 2010

Horse Racing Tips - 6th Meeting - May 02

Tips for this week as follows:

Race 1:

Win - Campus

Swinger: Campus - Flirt With Fame

Quartet: Campus - Flirt With Fame - Winter's Edge - Blessed Arabian

Race 2:

Win: McLeod

Swinger: McLeod - Quinn

Quartet: McLeod - Quinn - Bourne Supreme - Jose Morinho

Race 3:

Win: Divine Crusader

Swinger: Divine Crusader - Disclosed Duel

Quartet: Divine Crusader - Disclosed Duel - The Money is Yours - Ketch Up

Race 4:

Win: Indigo Blue

Swinger: Pardon ME Boy - Indigo Blue

Quartet: Indigo Blue - Pardon Me Boy - Qui Harbour - Fearless Thomas

Race 5:

Win: Happy Al

Swinger: Bold Plum - Happy Al

Quartet: Happy Al - Bold Plum - Western Ranger - Shuttlecock

Race 6:

Win: Pick Six

Swinger: Modern Monet - Pick Six

Quartet: Pick Six - Modern Monet - Profit Report - Sentinal

Race 7:

Win: Desert Storm

Swinger: Desert Storm - Golden Seal

Quartet: Desert Storm - Golden Seal - Champ In Action - Rambo Rouge

Race 8:

Win: Ballito Boy

Swinger: Ballito Boy - Benjamen Boo

Quartet: Ballito Boy - Benjamen Boo -Cocktail Parade - Electric Lightning

Top Win: Desert Storm - Divine Crusader

Top Place: Pick Six

Outsider: Pick Six

Good Luck to you all! Bet what you can afford to lose.