Triangular fight for feature event

Mahalaxmi racecourse in Mumbai. Pic/Shadab Khan

The Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Trophy, a six-furlong sprint for Class I horses, is the feature event of today's eight-race card at the Mahalalaxmi racetrack. Though there are only six runners in the fray, the race may culminate in a very thrilling finish as at least three horses - Gazino, Silver Flames and Mystic Bay - appear to be very closely matched. Having won at this class level and trip, Silver Flames (P Trevor up) is the horse that may attract most of the betting money. But I feel Mystic Bay, trained by Malesh Narredu and to be ridden by CS Jodha, may be able to exploit the 7 kg pull in weights and pose danger to him.

First race at 2.30 pm.
Selections:

Blue Ribbon Plate - Div II (For 5y&o, class V; 1400m)
Gandalf 1, Va Bene 2, Speculator 3.

Ferrari Plate (Class III; 2000m)
Forever Together 1, Gloriosus 2. Athulya 3.

Worthwhile Plate (Class II; 1400m)
Sultan Suleiman 1, Enid Blyton 2, Sunrise Ruby 3.

Byram N Jeejeebhoy Trophy (Class I; 1200m)
Mystic Bay 1, Silver Flames 2, Gazino 3.

Ahmed I Rahimtoola Trophy (For 3y, maidens; 1000m)
Viktorina 1, Narakamicie 2, Circuit House 3.

F K Vakil Trophy (Class IV; 1600m)
Exotique 1, Chancellor 2, In Contention 3.

D W Reid Plate (Class IV; 1000m)
Spring Grove 1, Wild Fire 2, Endeavour 3.

Blue Ribbon Plate - Div I (For 5y&o, class V; 1400m)
Aspiration 1, Michelangelo 2, Blazing Bay 3.

Recommendations
Best bet: Sultan Suleiman (3-1)
Upsets: Chezza (1-10) & Wayin (6-1)

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