04 April,2015 02:21 AM IST | | Prakash Gosavi
Laurita, who lost to La Femme Fleur on this same track three weeks ago, may now be able to turn the tables on her conqueror in the Charon Trophy, the main event of Saturday's eight-race card
Laurita could star in the Charon Trophy, the main event of today's eight-race card at Mahalaxmi on Saturday.
El Camino, who posted a reasonably good victory last month despite a lay-off of over six months, is expected to provide an encore in the Lei Plate (class III), and accordingly, shapes as a good bet of the afternoon.
Laurita, who lost to La Femme Fleur on this same track three weeks ago, may now be able to turn the tables on her conqueror in the Charon Trophy, the main event of Saturday's eight-race card.
The reversal of verdict looks possible because trainer Vishal Gaikwad has declared inexperienced rookie R Ainkya on La Femme Fleur to nullify the advantage that Laurita enjoys at the weighing scales vis-a-vis their last encounter. For a race over the mile, jockey ship may turn out to be the decisive factor.
El Camino, who posted a reasonably good victory last month despite a lay-off of over six months, is expected to provide an encore in the Lei Plate (class III), and accordingly, shapes as a good bet of the afternoon.
First race is at 3.00 pm.
