Calcutta: Black Pearl (Suraj Narredu-up), may win trainer Vijay Singh another big trophy on the New Year’s Day. The Planetaire son takes on four rivals in the 1,200m Indian Produce Stakes, a prestigious race in the day’s nineevent card.
Black Pearl had beaten the field hollow in his debut run, over an identical trip, about three weeks ago.
SELECTIONS
1. Arisen Handicap (renamed) — The Telegraph Cup 1,100m Rt 21-66 12noon:
1. Dil Mangey More (2) 2. Vallerysthal (6) 2.3. Sullivan (4)
An open race but Dil Mangey More is a consistent performer.
2. 91.9 Friends Fm Cup 1,400m Rt 1-26 12.30pm:
1. My Lady Luck (13) 2. Xlite (4) 3. Princess Rumela (2)
A very open race. Follow ‘ring’ odds.
3. Network Handicap 1,400m Rt 1-46 1pm:
1. Script (1) 2. Inca (3) 3. Simply Soaring (6)
Script may do well in the open class after his failure in 2000G.
4. Astrodance Handicap 1,400m Rt 21-66 1.30pm:
1. Incendio (7) 2. Joss (2) 3. Belgravia (8)
Incendio, too, has done well in the 1000G. The filly may strike.
5. Arabian Rose Handicap 1,100m Rt 41-86 2pm:
1. Riquewihr (1) 2. Lesrel (3) 3. Double Nine (2)
Riquewihr is ideally a 1,100 mare.
6. Indian Produce Stakes 1,200m Terms, 3yo only 2.30pm:
1. Black Pearl (1) 2. Fenicia Mist (4) 3. Court Jester (2)
Black Pearl is a runaway winner in his debut. He is all set to strike again.
7. RCTC Gold Vase 2,200m Rt 61 & over 3pm:
1. Arrowfield (10) 2. Shivansh (3) 2. Cadman (2)
Arrowfield is on the up while Shivansh is last year’s top Classic contender. Make your pick.
8. Club Fenicia Cup, Div-I 1,200m Rt 1-46 3.30pm:
1. Cocoanut (7) 2. Aggression (5) 3. Summerhill (1)
Another open race but the three named horses are expected to be there at the busyend.
9. Club Fenicia Cup, Div-II 1,200m Rt 1-46 4pm:
1. Rush For Gold (1) 2. Namak Halaal (4) 3. Stellanova (2)
Rush For Gold and Namak Halaal are the top contenders in the field. If Incendio wins in Class III, Rush For Gold may do in the lower set.
Day’s Best: Black Pearl Double: Incendio & Riquewihr
Note: In Wednesday’s card, the 12noon event, the Arisen Handicap, has been renamed as The Telegraph Cup.
TUESDAY MYSORE RESULTS
(With RCTC dividends)
1. B.Khanna Memorial Plate 1,400m: (1-3-5) Ashwa Brooni (Umesh) 1, Gemini 2, Royal Title 3. Not run: Ashwa Shehanshah (2). Won by: 7-1/2, 2-3/4; (1-24.74). Tote: Win Rs 27; Place: 14, 13; Forecast: 72; Shp: 25; Thp: 28; Tanala: 121.
2. Mangalagangotri Plate 1,100m: (9-12-8) At The Top (N. Kuldeep) 1, Time Always 2, Amazing Beauty 3. Won by: Shd, 1/2; (1-6.59). Tote: Win Rs 51; Place: 18, 19, 12; Forecast: 361; Shp: 54; Thp: 45; Tanala: 1,407.
3. Kovalam Plate 1,400m: (2-7-3) Sardinia (Sai Kiran) 1, Italian Stallion 2, King's Command 3. Won by: 1-1/2, 1/2; (1-26.7). Tote: Win Rs 37; Place: 12, 18, 14; Forecast: 148; Shp: 28; Thp: 31; Tanala: 339.
4. Dr.Ishwari G.K.Balakrishnan Memorial Trophy 1,600m: (3-5-12) Bakhtawar (Chethan) 1, Bherunda King 2, Dancing Blues 3. Won by: Nk, 3-3/4; (1-36.26). Tote: Win Rs 30; Place: 14, 13, 44; Forecast: 54; Shp: 38; Thp: 100; Tanala: 604.
5. Varuna Plate 1,800m: (5-3-10) Sky Jasmine (Sai Kiran) 1, Carnival Express 2, Chilly Breeze 3. Not run: Royal Design (8). Won by: 3, 1/2; (1-51.88). Tote: Win Rs 108; Place: 19, 27, 15; Forecast: 882; Shp: 65; Thp: 43; Tanala: 5,422.
6. Halebeedu Plate 1,400m: (4-6-3) Electricity (Srinath) 1, Country Music 2, Tremendous 3. Won by: 3-1/2, 2-3/4; (1-23.23). Tote: Win Rs 17; Place: 11, 19, 18; Forecast: 52; Shp: 30; Thp: 56; Tanala: 136.
Jackpot: Rs 33,889; (C) Rs 3,279.
Mini jackpot: Rs 2,242.
Treble: (i) 912; (ii) Rs 881.