Hyderabad Racing Selections for the 8th of August
(10) WHITE ROSES 66
(7) SPEAKING OF LOVE 60
(8) SWISS GIRL 57
WHITE ROSES is a full sister to Rosina, who won the Calcutta Oaks (Gr.3). The distance is ideal, and she has been moving very well in recent workouts. She gets a better rider this time and is the one they all have to beat. SPEAKING OF LOVE has a decent record at this track and will be ridden by a much better rider today. She is regularly tracked and is a contender in this race. SWISS GIRL is making her track debut and is the best of the rest.
Race 2 :
(8) EXOTIC DANCER 68
(6) LAURUS 62
(4) BEDFORD 57
EXOTIC DANCER finished third in her seasonal reappearance and got a better draw this time. She enjoys running in front, and is quick enough to succeed in this company. LAURUS underperformed in his last race and will look to bounce back with the top rider aboard. BEDFORD is doing well in the trials, and the switch to aluminium shoes is a good sign. She could do well in this set.
Race 3 :
(3) THE AKHANDA 66
(2) NUGGET 61
(7) ARCHANGELS 60
THE AKHANDA is well prepared for his seasonal return and looked impressive in a mock race. The distance is ideal, and he should be able to perform. NUGGET won her most recent race with style and will attempt an encore. ARCHANGELS finished third to The Image over the same distance and has a good chance of finishing in the top three in this set.
Race 4 :
(2) MALAALA 67
(6) OK BOSS 64
(8) VISIONARY 59
MALAALA finished second to Hard to Toss in a sprint race, and the rider switch is positive. She should be competitive in this event. OK BOSS had a strong early lead in his most recent race but faded to finish fourth; he might do better with this jockey. VISIONARY has the form and should benefit from the riding of P.S. Chouhan today.
Race 5 :
(1) FIRE POWER 76
(6) TRUE ICON 70
(2) ASHWA RAUDEE 68
FIRE POWER has the ability to stay over this distance, and the top weight should not be an issue for him. TRUE ICON is a non-winner promotee who may relish this trip and could be in the mix. Ignore ASHWA RAUDEE'S recent performances, and he has a chance in this set.
Race 6 :
(3) LAGOS 91
(7) SCRAMJET 88
(4) TOP SECRET 87
LAGOS is quick and won well over the same distance in the lower class, making her the popular choice here. SCRAMJET is well placed on the scales and can be competitive today. TOP SECRET is very consistent and could pose a significant threat if he likes the track here.
Race 7 :
(9) AMALFITANA 55
(6) HORSE O' WAR 50
(2) CHALLENEGER 49
AMALFITANA is moving well in trials and has a chance to do better with this jockey in this mediocre company. HORSE O' WAR has some form and looking good in the trials. CHALLENGER is consistent and she is the main danger here.
Days Best : EXOTIC DANCER
Next Best : MALAALA