Santissimo for A C Ardeshir Trophy (Gr 3)

Six runners are in the fray for the A C Ardeshir Trophy (Gr 3), the feature event of Sunday's small, six-race card. The top two contenders, Santissimo and Psychic Star, are both from Pesi Shroff's yard; and while Psychic Star has kept herself busy by racing thrice during the Pune season, Santissimo has stayed indoors for nine months. It will be interesting to watch who between the two performs better on Sunday, especially as others in the race can complicate the pace equation of the race. My choice is Santissimo.

 

First race at 2.30 pm.

Selections:

 

IA Rahimtoola Trophy (For 5y&o, Class IV; 1200m)

Believe 1, Majestic Warrior 2, Ariyana Star 3.

 

JM Shah & CM Shah Gold Trophy (Class III; 1400m)

Big Bay 1, Eagle Day 2.

 

Sir Rahimtoola Chinoy Cup (Class IV; 1600m)

Brasilier 1, Ekatarina 2, Semurg 3.

 

AC Ardeshir Trophy - Gr 3 (For 3y&o; 1600m)

Santissimo 1, Psychic Star 2, Once You Go Black 3.

 

Prince Karim Aga Khan IV Memorial Trophy (For 2y, Maidens; 1200m)

Nebula 1, Lady Scarlet 2, Soleva 3.

 

Samuel Nathan Plate (For 4y&o, Class V; 1200m)

You 1, We Still Believe 2, Sentinel 3.

 

Recommendations

Best bet: None

Upsets: Red Merlot (1-4), Giant Gold (3-2) & Staria (5-12)

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Courtesy: mid-day