Calcutta: Trainer James McKeown’s 9/10 favourite, Trafalgar, kept his date with the 2,400m Calcutta Derby, here, on Sunday, thanks to the power-packed riding of the coursespecialist, David Allan.
The Western Aristocrat-Bluegrass Phenom son was held back behind the early leaders while the second placed Tenno Sho (Trevor Patel) was brought the shortest way home. But 200m from the post, Trafalgar kicked away.
The Alokananda Stakes, on the other hand, was an easy pick for 4/10 hot favourite, Silver Bracelete, who made every post of the 1,200m sprint a winning one.
RESULTS
1. Aggregated Handicap 2,400m: (7-2-4) Raqs Sharqi (Dashrath) 1, Shivalik Sight 2, Apna Time Aayega 3. Won by: 6-3/4, 1-3/4; (2-33.23). Tote: Win Rs 84; Place: 16, 13, 38; Forecast: 502; Shp: 34; Thp: 56; Tanala: 2,166. Winner trained by Javed.
2. The T2 Cup 1,400m: (3-2-6) Louboutin (B. Mahesh) 1, Whispering Grass 2, Popcorn 3. Won by: 1-1/4, Shd; (1-27.28). Tote: Win Rs 37; Place: 13, 14, 25; Forecast: 116; Shp: 32; Thp: 49; Tanala: 579. Winner trained by Raunak.
3. Quasar Handicap 1,200m: (3-1-6) Surf Romance (Trevor) 1, Riquewihr 2, Lady Of Luxury 3. Won by: 1-3/4, Lnk; (1-12.54). Tote: Win Rs 28; Place: 11, 16, 15; Forecast: 109; Shp: 39; Thp: 43; Tanala: 299. Winner trained by Bath.
4. The 42 Cup 1,400m: (4-7-1) Cocoanut (Akshay) 1, Rare Bird 2, Manzoni 3. Not run: Hammer Of God (3) & Kimaya (5). Won by: 1, 1-3/4; (1-27.37). Tote: Win Rs 25; Place: 10, 14, 11; Forecast: 168; Shp: 38; Thp: 45; Tanala: 186. Winner trained by Sarfaraz.
5. Pat Quinn Memorial Cup 1,100m: (3-4-9) Dornish (N. Naidu) 1, Gold Ray 2, Zodiac Prince 3. Won by: 2-3/4, Nk; (1-7.94). Tote: Win Rs 121; Place: 32, 14, 11; Forecast: 629; Shp: 32; Thp: 57; Tanala: 1,853.
Winner trained by Vijay.
6. Dashmesh Stud Alokananda Stakes 1,200m: (2-1-6) Silver Bracelet (Suraj) 1, Namiki 2, Ember Glow 3. Won by: 2-3/4, 3-1/2; (1-13.76). Tote: Win Rs 14; Place: 10, 18, 14; Forecast: 43; Shp: 36; Thp: 33; Tanala: 111. Winner trained by Vijay.
7. Calcutta Derby Stakes 2,400m: (7-5-3) Trafalgar (D. Allan) 1, Tenno Sho 2, Nandish 3. Won by: 1, 3/4; (2-35.4). Tote: Win Rs 15; Place: 10, 10, 14; Forecast: 30; Shp: 25; Thp: 34; Tanala: 87. Winner trained by Mckeown.
8. Bangalore Turf Club Cup 1,600m: (8-9-6) New Moon (Trevor) 1, Caiden 2, Cold Frontier 3. Not run: Ophion (4). Won by: Hd, 2; (1-38.6). Tote: Win Rs 18; Place: 11, 11, 53; Forecast: 30; Shp: 31; Thp: 101; Tanala: 428. Winner trained by Darashah.
9. Hall Of Famer Handicap 1,100m: (10-5-1) Namak Halaal (Chauhan) 1, Artful 2, Arashi 3. Won by: 2-1/4, 1; (1-5.58). Tote: Win Rs 27; Place: 13, 27, 17; Forecast: 488; Shp: 96; Thp: 68; Tanala: 1,636. Winner trained by Vikash.
Jackpot: Rs 2,192; (C) Rs 197.
Mini jackpot: Rs 152.
Treble: (i) Rs 496; (ii) Rs 615; (iii) Rs 95.
MONDAY'S HYDERABAD SELECTIONS
1.10pm: Crackershow 1. Blazing Jupiter 2. Let It Be Me 3.
1.40pm: Wah Ms Zara 1. California Beauty 2. Top Saga 3.
2.10pm: Latest News 1. Ashwa Yudh Vijeta 2. Brave Syera 3.
2.45pm: Sea Wolf 1. Takisha 2. Stepper 3.
3.15pm: Mr Shanghai 1. Shandaar 2. Proud Warrior 3.
3.45pm: Shaquille 1. That’s My Class 2. Starlight 3.
4.15pm: Lightning Fin 1. Crimson Fire 2. Heaven Can Wait 3.
4.45pm: Green Turf 1. Southern State 2. Star Racer 3.
Day’s Best: Wah Ms Zara Double: Shaquille & Lightning Fin.