Fourth Wing tipped to lead charge in PD Bolton Trophy at Mahalaxmi

Mahalaxmi racecourse in Mumbai. Pic/Shadab Khan

Four of the nine horses in the fray for the PD Bolton Trophy, the feature event of Thursday's seven-race card at Mahalaxmi, have a chance at the top prize. Fourth Wing, being the sole four-year-old filly taking on older rivals, will most likely be the first favourite. Thundering Phoenix may be looked upon as her main rival, but Earth, who has won in this class over this trip, must be considered the dark horse, along with Singer Sargent, if the last-named is not sluggish at the starting gates.

First race at 2.30 pm.
Selections:

Raza Ali Plate (Class V; 1400m)
Alexandria 1, Lara 2, We Still Believe 3.

MD Mehta Trophy (For 3y, Maidens; 1000m)
Latios 1, Dream Come True 2, Avante 3.

PD Bolton Trophy (Class II; 1400m)
Fourth Wing 1, Thundering Phoenix 2, Singer Sargent 3.

MMT Pandole Plate (Class IV; 1200m)
Mriga 1, Skandha 2, Crimson Pirate 3.

W Buckley Plate (Class V; 2000m)
Bright Button 1, Viking 2, Whisper 3.

Bangalore Turf Club Trophy (For 3y, Maidens; 1400m)
Cherubine 1, Enrich 2, Shaandaar 3.

Byram N Jeejeebhoy Trophy (Class III; 1000m)
Enforcer 1, Azure 2, Foxy 3.

Recommendations
Best bet: None
Upsets: Remy Red (1-2), Earth (3-1) & Red Rose (6-6)

Today's pools
Super jackpot pool: 2,3,4,5,6.7
Jackpot pool: 3,4,5,6,7
Treble pool: 4,5,6
Tanala pool: All races.