shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Sports News > Other Sports News > Article > Shivalik Hero for R R Ruia Gold Cup

Shivalik Hero for R R Ruia Gold Cup

Updated on: 15 January,2013 07:28 AM IST  | 
Prakash Gosavi | sports@mid-day.com

All eyes will be on Machiavellianism, the fluent winner of the Indian 2000 Guineas trained by Hyderabad-based trainer LVR Deshmukh, in the Ramnivas Ramnarain Ruia Gold Cup (Gr 2), the feature event of Tuesday's nine-race card slated for the Mahalaxmi races

Shivalik Hero for R R Ruia Gold Cup

However, while there is nothing to take away from the imposing public fancy, I feel Dr Ramaswamy's Shivalik Hero, trained by Malesh Narredu, who finished a tame second to Machiavellianism in that race now has a good chance to turn the tables on his conqueror thanks to a mighty positive jockey switch from the inexperienced & struggling Liam P Jones to the experienced & accomplished Colm O'Donoghue. Montezuma & An Acquired Taste also look poised to run a big race.


As the best betting proposition of the afternoon, I nominate Rio, the Multidimensional progeny from Narredu's yard, in the Ahmed I Rahimtoola Trophy for maiden three-year-olds. He should be able to easily beat his ten rivals including Panthera, Veena's Star & Yellowzone.


First race at 1.30 pm.
Selections:


Allaire Plate - Div II (For 4y, Class V; 1200m)
Vaile Rouge 1, Fajr 2, Quando Quando 3.

Perceived Value Plate (Class II; 1400m)
Neona 1, Centerstage 2, Bizarro 3.

Allaire Plate - Div I (For 4y, Class V; 1200m)
Mahiki 1, Castlerock 2, Blind Date 3.

Greater Mumbai Police Trophy (Class III; 1,600m)
Blue Ace 1, Barringo 2, Octopaul 3.

Ahmed I Rahimtoola Trophy (For 3y, maidens; 1000m)
Rio 1, Panthera 2, Veena's Star 3.

Warsaw Pact Plate (Class IV; 1800m)
Roswald 1, Winds Of Fortune 2, Jen's Glory 3.

Western India Bookmakers' Association Trophy (Class III; 1200m)
Relic Hunter 1, Bullseye 2, Forest Legion 3.

R R Ruia Gold Cup - Gr 2 (For 4y; 2000m)
Shivalik Hero 1, Machiavellianism 2, Montezuma 3.

Blue Ribbon Plate (Class V; 1600m)
Wish Upon A Star 1, Amora 2, Glowing Mist 3.

Recommendations
Best bet: Rio (5-2)
Good bet: Neona (2-1)
Chance bet: Mahiki (3-3)
Upset: An Acquired Taste (8-2)

Today's pools
Super jackpot pool: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Jackpot pool: I - 3,4,5,6,7; II - 5,6,7,8,9
Treble pool: I - 2,3,4; II - 6,7,8; III - 7,8,9
Tanala pool: All races.u00a0

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK