Maisha triumphs !!!

The first classic of the season produced an exciting race as expected. The race however started with its share of controversy as Fortaleza jumped out without the rider,later after the race was over the stewards called for an enquiry and decided to declare the said horse as a non-starter 

West side Story and Alameda took the field into the homestretch and duly retired after setting a good pace for the mile,it was now that both Alexandra Mills and Maisha made their moves,Maisha shot into the lead in a matter of seconds and quickened well inside the last furlong and thereby showing a clean pair of heels to her opponents. Alexandra Mills finished second with God Speed the closing favourite finished third just ahead of Culebra. The ante-post favourite Tiger Tops did not finish in the top 6. 

The winner did have tall formlines while coming into this race and she lived upto my expectations and not to forget the jockey gave her a wonderful ride especially taking advantage of the draw and positioning his mount to an advantageous position at the bend. She is sired by the Coolmore stallion Footstepsinthesand out of My Pension a French mare. 
Trained by Pesi Shroff this filly gives the most famous name in Indian Racing today his fourth winner of this very event. Set Alight,Jacqueline and Amelia were his previous winners 

Alexandra Mills and God Speed found the winner too-good today,the latter especially has scope to improve when she steps up in trip. The former may well be the Frontrunner for the Mysore classics. 

The winner was available at 5/1 

The result of this race is also a reflection of how Be Safe's form has held this summer season with the horses finishing second and third behind him finishing first and fourth in the seasons first classic,in a week from now Be Safe will be seen in action for his first classic race of the season and as of now he is the front-runner for the Colts classic 

Schiavone and Pure Allure havent sparkled today but I am of the opinion that these two horses can still improve and their best is yet to be seen on the tracks. 

Also Westsidestory and Alameda will have their share of races in sprint races 






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  1. .16 June 2014 at 11:06

    Congratz , well said and very good choices.

    regards

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