friends!
I am announcing a tipsters contest for next november winter season best tipster will get Rs 10,000/- as the prize money at the end of the season. Those who wants to participate in this contest can email me veduku@yahoo.com or can post a comment in racetimes.blogspot.com this blog. there is no entry fee. anyone with email id or blogging id can participate.
kindly participate and tell your friends to participate in this contest.
thanks
ramana
i have selected few select races.
4 race Allonia
6 race Sone od destiny
8.race Splendid surprise
ok good luck
Ramana
iBourbon King’s style of win in the Rajytotsava Cup on the opening day of Bangalore Winter races on Saturday suggested that no body in the country would beat this son of Diffident up to a mile. Bourbon King is the right kind of horse which should be sent to Dubai to race in the Dubai Racing Carnival. In the kind of form that he is in, Bourbon King would easily beat even the mighty Southern Empire.
Bourbon King was expected to have it tough against seasoned horses like Hesperus and Green Bax as he was giving weight to these horses. If Bourbon King had run in a handicap race, both these horses would have been conceding weight to him. Bourbon King scored a bloodless victory and he won by more than six lengths. Jockey Prakash was not even required to use the whip to get him going. According to me, Bourbon King is a good thing for the Indian 2000 Guineas and I firmly believe that no other horse in the country can come anywhere near him. Pesi Shroff and the rest who would have been nursing hope of winning the Indian 2000 Guineas can quickly bury their dream.
friends!
my added thoughts
for next winter season:
Important point: not to lose debut winners who will have more winning chnaces atlest 100 debut winners will win in winter season in all race race tracks of india as per my clculations then last time seconds.
what about last season failed favrites and current season failed favrites ??
and foreign jockeys will also have some wins isnt it??
big owners like mam ramaswamy, mallya,dhunji bhoy poonawalas,khaitans ,shapoor mistry
appo, will shine in coming season.
r r byramji,padmanabhan,i.a.siat, vinayak share of wins??
DIVINE LIGHT
The Bangalore Plate
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
2
02/01/88
BANGALORE
CORDON BLEU
The Bangalore Oaks, Gr.3
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
SAMBUCA
The Master Key Plate, Div.1
R.R. Byramji
Aslam Khader
4
16/01/88
BANGALORE
CASIS
The Saptharishi Cup
Z. Darashah
Warren Singh
5
16/01/88
BANGALORE
NINE CARAT
The Kempegowda Cup
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
6
24/01/88
KOLKATA
MARASCHINO
The Ridicular Handicap
R.R. Byramji
R. Rodrigues
7
26/01/88
BANGALORE
CORDON BLEU
The Arc De Triumphe, Gr.1
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
8
26/01/88
BANGALORE
SAMBUCA
The Vidhana Soudha Cup
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
9
07/02/88
MUMBAI
CORDON BLEU
The McDowell Indian Derby, Gr.1
R.R. Byramji
M.J. Kinane
10
13/02/88
KOLKATA
NIKITA
The Mohgul Monarch Calcutta St. Leger, Gr.2
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
11
02/03/88
BANGALORE
NINE CARAT
The Edward French Cup
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
12
02/03/88
BANGALORE
PARADIS
The Hyderabad Silver Vase
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
13
02/03/88
BANGALORE
PERTSOVKA
The Karwar Plate, Div.2
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
14
11/03/88
BANGALORE
BISQUIT
The March Plate, Div.1
R.R. Byramji
Mohd. Ghous
15
18/03/88
BANGALORE
BIANCO
The Nanjangud Plate
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
16
20/03/88
MUMBAI
ENRICO
The Herbertson Dynasty RWITC Ltd Invitation Cup, Gr.2
B. Chenoy
Deepak
17
27/03/88
MUMBAI
CHAMPION SPIRIT
The Hurst Park Plate
Uttam Singh
P. Shroff
18
17/04/88
MUMBAI
SANGRITA
The Humour Cup
B. Chenoy
Chunilal
19
23/04/88
MUMBAI
SLIVOVITZ
The Kohnisa Plate
B. Chenoy
Jehangir
20
22/05/88
BANGALORE
CASIS
The Dharmaprakasha L.S.Venkoji Rao Memorial Cup
Z. Darashah
Warren Singh
21
22/05/88
BANGALORE
NINE CARAT
The Mount Everest Plate
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
22
05/06/88
BANGALORE
DIVINE LIGHT
The Pune Plate
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
23
12/06/88
BANGALORE
NINE CARAT
The Fillies Trial Stakes, Gr.3
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
24
19/06/88
BANGALORE
BIANCO
The Kumararajah M.A.M.Muthaiah Cup, Div.2
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
25
23/07/88
BANGALORE
CASIS
The J.B.Mallaradhya Memorial Cup
Z. Darashah
Warren Singh
26
30/07/88
BANGALORE
QUEL ESPIRIT
The Mathura Plate, Div.2
R.R. Byramji
Vishwanath
27
31/07/88
BANGALORE
PARFAIT AMOUR
The Leading Tipster Cup, Gr.2
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
28
10/08/88
MYSORE
ARMAGNAC
The Bookmakers Trophy
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
29
03/09/88
PUNE
CELEBRITE
The Fire Crest Plate
B. Chenoy
Jehangir
30
04/09/88
HYDERABAD
ARMAGNAC
The Deccan Book Makers Association's Colts Trial Stakes
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
31
16/10/88
MYSORE
ARMAGNAC
The Mysore Derby, Gr.1
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
32
05/11/88
BANGALORE
NINE CARAT
The Hemavathy Plate
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
33
18/11/88
MUMBAI
SO SPLENDID
The Recardo Trophy
Imtiaz A. Sait
P. Shroff
34
20/11/88
BANGALORE
NINE CARAT
The Blue Riband Bangalore 1000 Guineas, Gr.2
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
35
20/11/88
BANGALORE
PARFAIT AMOUR
The Talkad Cup
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
36
26/11/88
BANGALORE
SMOOTH AS SILK
The Thirthali Plate
Sardar Singh
M. Rajendra
37
26/11/88
KOLKATA
TREASURE LAND
The Moghul Monarch Calcutta 1000 Guineas, Gr.1
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
38
03/12/88
MUMBAI
ENRICO
The A.C. Ardeshir Trophy, Gr.3
B. Chenoy
Jehangir
39
03/12/88
CHENNAI
PARFAIT AMOUR
The South India 1000 Guineas, Gr.2
R.R. Byramj
Darley
40
04/12/88
BANGALORE
ARMAGNAC
The Diplomat Bangalore 2000 Guineas, Gr.2
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
41
05/12/88
CHENNAI
DIVINE LIGHT
The Guindy Gold Cup, Gr.3
R.R. Byramj
V. Shinde
42
10/12/88
BANGALORE
PERTSOVKA
The Sriharikota Plate
R.R. Byramji
K. Gopal Rao
43
17/12/88
HYDERABAD
HAWKER SIDDLEY
The Juvenile Plate
J.S. Dhariwal
Mathews
44
17/12/88
BANGALORE
WILD PASSION
The Maidens Plate, Div.2
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
45
18/12/88
MUMBAI
PIERCE ARROW
The Destined Queen Trophy
B. Chenoy
Bhagwat
46
25/12/88
MUMBAI
ZAGATO
The P.A. D'Avoine Trophy
B. Chenoy
M.J. Kinane
47
31/12/88
KOLKATA
TREASURE LAND
The Pink Lady Calcutta Oaks, Gr.1
R.R. Byramji
V. Shinde
Narendra Lagad, the burly Western India race horse trainer was crowned the Champion Trainer of the recently concluded Pune Meeting 2007. This was a fitting “Silver Jubilee” gift for the person who is in the 25th year of his racing career. IndiaRace caught him basking in his hour of glory and persuaded this publicity shy trainer to talk about his recent success and some unconventional style of operations attributed to him. Naren, as he is informally referred to, opened into a gallop after a few reserved trots. Excerpts:
Indiarace: Hearty congratulations on your winning the Championship. What was your first reaction?Narendra Lagad: Oh! It’s an immensely satisfying outcome, worth all the toil and sweat. The Pune Meeting 2007 will be a landmark in my career.
IR: What do you attribute this success to?NL: It’s the result of a good team work. I share my success with everyone associated. I acknowledge the co-operation of my owners, my jockeys, my family and last but not the least, my stable work-force. Everyone has contributed wholeheartedly for this to happen.
IR: Is there a sense of pride in your achievement?NL: Of course. Any little success is something to be proud about. This one is a major reward! Competing against top-class trainers that Western India boasts of, I cherish this Championship. This is every trainer’s dream – to be crowned Champion! The competition was stiff, that makes the victory sweet and the margin even sweeter. It was comprehensive. Not only did I have the maximum winners, I also had the most number of seconds and thirds! So this makes it rare and special for me.
IR: How has your career panned out?NL: This is my 25th year in training. I recollect fondly when Grand Gesture won me my first race. He was 13 years old when he won that race - a post-retirement age for most race horses. From there on, it has been a long learning experience with each passing year.
IR: It is pretty intriguing to note that you switch jockeys as one changes shirts, while most would prefer a steady jockey-horse combination.NL: It might seem unconventional, but it has its advantages. Having said that, I always ask the owner to pick the jockey he wants. With many good jockeys around they have a choice. It becomes competitive for the riders too and they can’t afford to be complacent. No mount is taken for granted and we opt to go for the Jockey in good form. IR: So you don’t commit a ride to your jockey in advance?NL: I am only committed to my owners and my horses! I strive to see that my owners’ investments in horses end up as money put to good use. Stake money should always keep adding into their accounts. The recently concluded Pune season was extremely satisfying. If you take a look at the stats, out of about 220 runners for my stables almost 50 per cent have figured on the board. My owners are earning stake money on wins and places. This is the economic perspective. I am an owner’s trainer; I train for owners who have a small string of horses as well. Some are having just one or two horses. My ideology is, eventually, my owner has to have some return on his/her investment.
IR: If I check on stats, I also come across one that divulges that most favourites from your yard lose. Why is it so?NL: That’s a myth. I try to win all the time irrespective of the betting ring status. If you match my number of runners to winners, my strike ratio is high enough. Let me explain. On a large scale, there are a number of times when the horses are false favourites. This, I can’t control. People perceive them as favourites. Yes, some fancied horses do take a beating, some are close seconds. This is part of this unpredictable sport. Nevertheless, you are inaccurate if you say my favourites always lose. In fact, I have a better favourite winning ratio than some of the more affluent trainers in Western India. I am not denying that I need to improve on that score, but you must understand that I have no say on the quotes in the ring. Many times the odds don’t justify the horse. To sum it up, I would put it this way – the horses that I fancy from my stables often do well. My owners would vouch for that!
IR: Does that mean if one of your horses is a ‘false favourite’ you are not concerned?NL: Of course I am concerned! Any favourite carries a lot of public money. There is pressure on me and my jockey as well. Fortunately, with latest technology at hand there are various camera angles to view the entire race. Anyone can judge whether the horse has been given an appropriate run. After all there is accountability!
IR: Don't you think your race strategy is too predictable - “Take jump, hit front”?NL: (Laughs) I like to ensure that my horses dictate the pace of the race. Also, when you are leading the pack you are at an advantage at the crucial home turn. No encountering traffic problems, no checks and a clear rails run is up for grabs. It helps if the Jockey gets to control the pace all through. I also believe in going for a big lead particularly in long distance races. It (the lead) proves handy, if not decisive, if others have to cover a lot of ground nearing the turn. It may even induce them to alter their plans and start riding out earlier than they would have liked to. It has worked for me most of the times. However, this is not a set mind-set. IR: Your 'Big Race” record is not particularly encouraging. Are you not concerned about this? NL: You are partially correct. I have won seven Million Races. My filly Timeless Beauty stretched the Triple Crown winning colt Indictment by a short head in the Indian 2000 Guineas. I have run second and third in the Indian Oaks and my Inflammable ran third to Star Supreme in the Indian Derby. You see, I only race in Mumbai and Pune. That restricts my chances to only a few cracks at the Classics. With such limited options you can't say I have done too badly.
IR: What is you specialty?NL: I am skilled in repairing broken down horses. That’s my trait. I have successfully set right quite a few horsesand have helped in correcting horses from other stables as well.I always offer my help to anyone who has a horse with a setback. I remember Sherwood…he was totally broken down and in a bad shape. It took me a little over two months to get him right. The brave horse subsequently thrilled me by winning Three races in a row!
IR: What is your advice for aspiring trainers? Do you see any budding talents who could make it big? NL: Training is a skilled job. You got to know your horses extremely well. They are top priority. It is tough for new comers. I would advice the aspiring lads to get the basics right. A course abroad is necessary. One has to learn the ropes and get enough exposure. Always think horses! Faisal Abbas has good potential. He is young and learning. He should do well. Vinay Lagad, my nephew, is a Gold Medalist from the Irish National Institute. They have an elaborate theory and practical course. One gets deeper understanding of horses and astute training skills. Vinay may start off at Kolkata. I expect him to take charge of my stables when I call it a day.
IR: In conclusion, how do you foresee the forthcoming Mumbai Season?NL: It is certainly going to be an interesting one. The big boys have had ample time to tune and get their horses in shape. Make no mistake, the show in Mumbai is going to be top-notch! Personally, my established horses have done their bit in Pune, so I reckon I will be more than happy if they do well here so soon. I have a very potent juvenile force that I am optimistic and excited about. It is too early to single out anyone, but there certainly are a few who will make their presence felt!
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hi friends,
what do u think about indian race horse owners..? what i feel is ..mam ramaswamy may be a world record owner but vijay mallys has captured indian horse racing stats with http://www.indiarace.com/ thats smart game mam is still a orthodox what i feel and most of his connections average is not maching up many are trying against him ...isnt it pls read and respond.....pls
and ....whats happening to bangalore race course ??? most of its outer fence is (now near micro labs ltd )is dismantled can someone respond on this ..matter please?
and abt todays hyderabad races...
3 favrites have won and regainedmy confidence about horse race punt..pundintism...slang may be new to you...pls keep in touch with my blog ..
love
hi friends are we not gaining knowledge after each race being run..and horses being run..what i feel is iam gaining good knowledge after each race...and race after race..why cant we share our post race analyisys?? pls respond...
ramana
Race 1:Snow ranger good breeding christopher is hard rider
Race 2: palermo
Race 3: Nanjing queen of turf
Race 4: Star flight-easy win try this horse will be second favriteStrne royal been a flop many times i think it will continue this day too.
Race 5: Red dawn try win and place also
Race 6 : bad race
Race 7 : upset race
good luckramana
post race analysis:
i had one winner and 3 seconds and one third so nat a bad day even my selections for win have paid plces also handsomely. tiger and nair now opted to for member only they dint send me any invitation yet??
my selections for the day
i have 4 winning selections for the day lets see how many will win
Selections
1st Race: bad race
2nd Race: bad race
3rd Race: BLUE VISION my days best
4th Race:WHISKEY BANDIT
5th Race:Quest for cash
6th Race:STAR GESTURE second best
7th Race:STRATHENDRICK.
good luck
ramana
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RACE ONE1.(3)LOLITA 2 .(2)GOLD MINT 3.(4)SHEN LONG 4.(1)SILVER BULLET ON TRACK GOLD,SILVER & LOLITA ARE GOOD.THE BEST IPR IS OF LOLITA FOLLOWED BY GOLD MINT.AVOIDABLE RACETHE BEST WIN AND PLACE % IS OF SHEN LONG.THE NEXT BEST WIN % IS OF SILVER FOLLOWED BY LOLITA.THE NEXT BEST PLACE % IS OF LOLITA FOLLOWED BY SILVER.GOLD MINT HAS WON IN 1600MTRSRACE TWO1.(2)MYSTIC CROWN 2.(4)LADY B 3.(3)REALTOR 4.(5)VANENBERGNO HORSE COMES CLEARLY IN THIS RACE BUT ON TRACK FORM MYSTIC & STATELOOK GOOD. LADY B ONLY HAS WON A 2400 MTR BEFORE.AVOIDABLE RACETHE BEST IPR IS OF MYSTIC FOLLOWED BY STATE CITY AND REALTOR.THE BEST WIN % IS OF LADY B FOLLOWED BY STATE AND THEN BY MYSTIC & REALTOR.THE BEST PLACE % IS OF REALTOR FOLLOWED BY LADY B AND THEN BY MYSTICRACE THREE1.(2)CLASSIC ART 2.(5)TRUE LEGEND 3.(3)DA VINCI ROSE 4.(4)SHIKRATHE BEST IPR IS OF TRUE LEGEND FOLLOWED BY CLASSIC ART. TRUE LEGEND SHOULD PLACE.AVOIDABLE RACE THE BEST WIN & PLAE % IS OF OXFORSHIRE. THE NEXT BEST WIN % IS JOINTLY OF DA VINCI ROSE & SHIKRA FOLLOWED BY CLASSIC ART.THE NEXT BEST PLACE % IS OF CLASSIC ART FOLLOWED BY SHIKRARACE FOUR1.(5)MI JHINKLE 2.(7)RECAST 3.(6)BANG BABA 4.(8)AVON GORGETHE BEST IPR IS OF MI JHINKLE CLOSELY FOLLOWED BY RECAST AND THEN BY BANG BABA.MI JHINKLE HAS THE BEST WIN % FOLLOWED BY PURE AND THEN BY RECAST.THE BEST PLACE % IS OF BANG BABA FOLLOWED BY PURE & THEN BY RECAST AND MI JHINKLE.ON TRACK FORM OUR CONQUEST & BANG ARE GOODRACE FIVE1.(1)RAJVEER 2.(8)AL JOUF 3.(3)CLASSIC HAMMER 4.(7)NAVIJATHE BEST IPR IS OF RAJVEER FOLLOWED BY CLASSIC HAMMER AND THEN BY NAVIJA.THE BEST WIN % IS OF AL JOUF FOLLOWED BY RAJVEER AND THEN BY MILKY WAY.THE BEST PLACE % IS OF RAJVEER FOLLOWED BY NAVIJA AND THEN BY MAANUSH AL JOUF SEEMS TO HAVE VASTLY IMPROVED AND HAS A CHANCE BUT ON OVERALL AND ALSO PREVIOUS FIVE RUNS RAJVEER STANDS OUT. CLASSIC AND NAVIJA HAVE A PLACE CHANCERACE SIX1.(3)FABULOUS CROWN 2.(7)MR CHIEF 3.(6)HIGHLANDS 4.(10)MILLION DEALTHE BEST WIN % IS OF FABULOUS CROWN FOLLOWED JOINTLY BY ORANGE & HIGHLANDS AND THEN BY ROYAL FLYER.THE BEST PLACE % IS OF SUGAR LADY FOLLOWED BY MR CHIEF AND THEN BY PANCHO PETE.ON TRACK FORM FABULOUS AND MR CHIEF LOOKS GOOD.THE BEST IPR IS OF FABULOUS FOLLOWED BY HIGHLANDS AND THEN BY MR CHIEF.THESE THREE SHOULD FIGHT.SURAJ IS DOING DUTY FOR LAXMAN IN RACE 5 & 6 OF WHICH RAJVEER APPEARS BETTER.GOOD BETS FOR THE DAYFIVE - 1 WIN (RAJVEER)SIX - 3 WIN (FABULOUS CROWN)DAYS BEST 6-3
dear friends can we discuss whats your next season plans? please comment if you can
thanks
DUBAI: Like most former British colonies, India was left with a passion for horse racing. But while countries from Canada to Australia to South Africa embraced the sport wholeheartedly, developing racing industries that produced world-beating horses, India struggled.
Prohibitive taxes to discourage gambling, miniscule purses and overall poverty left the racing and breeding of thoroughbreds confined to a small circle of wealthy devotees.
But on Saturday night, more than 200 years of patience, dreams and hard work will be put to the test as India finally introduces one of its thoroughbreds on the international stage.
A horse called Mystical will carry the hopes of Indian horse breeding at the Dubai World Cup meeting, the richest thoroughbred races in the world. Mystical, a five-year-old bay, will run in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free, a $5 million race over just under 1,800 meters, or a mile and an eighth, on the turf at Nad al Sheba racecourse.
"All of India will be watching," said Mystical's owner, Zavaray Poonawalla. "This is absolutely huge for us. Our racing industry could be changed completely. The world will recognize the Indian horse."
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Poonawalla realizes the odds are against him. The field of 16 includes a pair of Japanese champions and the American winner of the Santa Anita Handicap. While no betting is permitted in Dubai, British bookmakers quote Mystical at odds as long as 33 to 1.
But Poonawalla said Mystical was the best product of Indian thoroughbred breeding so far, and he was hoping for a big race from his horse - a gelding ("sadly," he added) bred at his stud farm in Pune, 100 miles, or 160 kilometers, from Mumbai.
Poonawalla, who owns one of the largest producers of vaccines in the world, the Serum Institute of India, keeps about 375 horses at his stud farm. He stands three stallions, including the sire of Mystical, Alnasr Alwasheek.
He estimates there are about 5,000 thoroughbreds in India - a small fraction of the world thoroughbred population, which grows by about 110,000 every year. There are only nine racetracks in India, with only a handful of racing dates.
But Poonawalla, 63, is determined to lift Indian racing into the world spotlight. He said he had been involved in the sport since he "was in short pants," growing up on the stud farm started in the 1940s by his father.
He has been lobbying the government for years to reduce gambling taxes and support the racing industry. "We have zero support," he said. "We survive on our passion."
He said that high taxes on gambling drove many betters to illegal bookmakers. He estimated that if the government would lower the taxes and establish a nationwide tote system, the Indian betting market could rival that of Hong Kong, one of the most lucrative in the world.
To bolster his case, he is crossing his fingers for Saturday night. Mystical came to Dubai in late December to run in the annual racing carnival that takes place from January through World Cup night. The horse ran two races during the carnival and won them both, already a first for an Indian-bred horse. But Mystical has suffered his share of troubles. His trainer, Subbaiah Ganapathy, had a heart attack after Mystical's first Dubai victory, in February, and his regular jockey, Ryan Moore, broke his shoulder in a fall in Britain two weeks ago. Martin Dwyer will ride him on Saturday night.
The Duty Free is one of four Group 1 races on Saturday, crowned by the $6 million Dubai World Cup, the richest race in the world. U.S.-based horses have taken home $42.2 million of the nearly $130 million that Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum has put on the table since starting the meeting 12 years ago. The home team has hung on to $45 million, and the rest has been won by horses from 15 other countries. India is not among them - yet.
hi friends
i was busy with my businesshowever i have some selections for you
todaytodays card is very difficult to pick winners so go slow and be careful because of pre derby day will have many upsets.
my selections:
Race 1: DANCE DIVA is on hatrick and usually 4 olds will stay better than 3 olds my second choice isMILES AND MORE
Race 2: bad race
Race 3: i think recollections is best to eat
Race 4: NECTAR JEWEL-easy win
Race 5: AVEC PLAISIR should win its was fighting second to much rated Astrea.
Race 6 : PHOENIX RISING
Race 7 : upset race
Race 8 : upset race
good luck
ramana
i like alterio for derby
thank you
we are 4 people with 15 lakh investment to run bookie counter from bangalore can someone guide to success? please mail me to veduku@yahoo.com ramana
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