Baychimo for Villoo C Poonawalla Pune Derby (Gr 1)

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The Villoo C Poonawalla Pune Derby (Gr 1) has at least four contenders whose connections' heart rates will rise before their horses': Prokofiev, Baychimo, Zacharias & Golden Dancer. Each of the four, at least on paper, has a legitimate chance to corner the Pune Derby glory. However, the kind of striding pattern Baychimo did in the final furlong of his last race, when seriously challenged by Zacharias, makes me feel that contrary to the expected scenes of a nail-biting blanket finish, the Adhirajsingh-trained French Navy - Lady Sergeant colt will coast home to a facile victory in the hands of jockey Antony Raj S.

First race at 1.30 pm.

Selections:

Commander Trophy (Class III; 1400m)
Ghirardelli 1, Scaramouche 2, Opus Dei 3.

JM Shah & CM Shah Gold Trophy (Class IV; 2400m)
Endurance 1, Viking 2, Looking Like A Wow 3.

Pune Police Commissioner's Trophy (Class IV; 1200m)
Cinderella's Dream 1, Escape Velocity 2, Eastern Monarch 3.

Jimmy Umrigar Trophy - Div I (For 3y, Maidens; 1400m)
Caradoc 1, Exciting 2, Amaze And Inspire 3.

Noshir & Dolly Dhunjibhoy Sprint Million - Gr 3 (For 4y&o; 1200m)
Dream Seller 1, Shambala 2, Christophany 3.

Villoo C Poonawalla Pune Derby - Gr 1 (For 3y; 2000m)
Baychimo 1, Zacharias 2, Prokofiev 3.

Jimmy Umrigar Trophy - Div II (For 3y, Maidens; 1400m)
Conjurer 1, Claude 2, American Eagle 3.

Vinayak Salver (For 4y&o, Class V; 1000m)
Red Mist 1, Flashman 2, Menjou's Moustache 3.

Recommendations
Best bet: Red Mist (8-5)
Upsets: Gold Bar (4-8), Golden Dancer (6-9) & Namiri (7-8)

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