Baychimo may turn tables on Zacharias in 2000 Guineas

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The Pesi Shroff-trained Zacharias and the Adhirajsingh-trained Baychimo will renew their battle in the Indian 2000 Guineas. Shroff is leaving no stone unturned, and has flown in his favorite and lucky jockey, Irishman O. Murphy to handle Zacharias, while Matheran boy Sandesh, who managed to make the wayward Baychimo stick to his lane in the last run, will ride the Adhiraj ward. Sovereign King, Stormy Sea, Big Bay and Western Star can add an interesting dimension to what is widely perceived as a duel between Zacharias and Baychimo. My choice is Baychimo.

First race at 12.45 pm.

Selections:

Castlebridge Trophy (For 5y&o, Class V; 1400m)
Marlboro Man 1, Anaira 2, Prince Igor 3.

Synthesis Trophy - Div I (For 3y, Class IV; 1400m)
Solidarity 1, All For Love 2, Lucio 3.

PD Avasia Trophy - Div II (Class IV; 1200m)
Esteban 1, Enforcer 2, Eastern Monarch 3.

Beautiful Stranger Trophy (Class II; 1400m)
Ultimo 1, Red Bishop 2, Scaramouche 3.

Faiz Jasdanwalla Trophy (For 2y, Maidens; 1200m)
Admirable 1, Hermanus 2, Zanele 3.

PD Avasia Trophy - Div I (Class IV; 1200m)
Youreforfame 1, Akitania 2, Heaven's Rhythm 3.

Gracias Saldanha Memorial Million (Class III; 2000m)
King Ke 1, Tiepolo 2, Pristine Glory 3.

Indian 2000 Guineas - Gr 1 (For 3y; 1600m)
Baychimo 1, Zacharias 2, Sovereign King 3.

Gulamhusein Essaji Trophy (Class IV; 1600m)
Brasilier 1, Looking Like A Wow 2, Magical Moments 3.

Synthesis Trophy- Div II (For 3y, Class IV; 1400m)
Bezazel 1, Aeon Flux 2, American Eagle 3.

Recommendations
Best bet: None
Upsets: Madison (1-6), El Moran (6-1) & Vincero (9-1)

Today's pools
Super jackpot pool: 5,6,7,8,9,10
Jackpot pool: I - 3,4,5,6,7; II - 6,7,8,9,10
Treble pool: I - 4,5,6; II - 7,8,9; III - 8,9,10
Tanala pool: All races.