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Mumbai Race Card 05/04 /2025

 Race 2 

THE OPEN SPACES MILLION

A Handicap for Indian Horses Rated 20 to 46 (Class-IV) (0 to 19 eligible)

2000 Mts. 5.15 PM

Top Picks:

1st – Doctor Dolly

Strong recent trackwork.

Handled by Sandesh (top rider).

Race-fit, peaking with a stamina base and sharpener.

Big chance at 2000m in this Class IV setup.

2nd – Alexandros

Good recent gallop (closing 600m in 40s).

Neeraj up, and he stays the trip.

Will likely roll forward and try to control the pace — consistent type.

Strong Horse to Respect:

Black Thunder

Despite no recent public gallop, he's a known Class III dropper, strong type if fit.

Big question is whether he’s tuned up — watch the betting for late signals.

1st – Doctor Dolly. good place


Race 3 

 THE MYSTICAL MILLION

A Handicap for Indian Horses Rated 40-66 (Class-III) (20 to 39 eligible)

1600 Mts. 6.00 PM

Top 2 Strong Horses

1st – SUBSTANTIAL

Class drop from stronger company

5 kg weight drop (~5 lengths improvement)

Excellent trackwork on 22-Mar

Top jockey A. Sandesh

Powerful late closer – suits the 1600m

Verdict: Strongest overall profile – class, weight, fitness, rider, pace

2nd – CHAGALL

Solid recent performance in same class

Consistent, strong trackwork (30-Mar & 4-Apr)

5 kg drop

Stays 1600m well – mid-pack runner

S. Siddharth knows the horse

Verdict: Very close to Substantial in terms of prep and fitness

Best Value/Longshot – MIGHTY SPARROW

5.5 kg drop (biggest in the field)

Trackwork sharp

Improving type, could surprise


Race 4

 THE ZAVARAY S. POONAWALLA JUVENILE MULTI - MILLION

For Maiden Indian Horses 3 years old only 1200 Mts.

6.30 PM

Top 2 Strong Horses

1st: EL MORAN

Excellent 600m in 36s on Race Grass.

Beat Coeur De Lion by 5 lengths.

Sharp, race-ready, and likely forward over 1000m.

Verdict: Top choice – ready to win.

2nd: SOLIDARITY

Strong foundation work (multiple gallops over 1200-1400m).

600m finishes consistently in 38s.

Solid prep and fitness edge for stretch-out.

Verdict: Well-prepared, can finish strongly.

Strong Horse (Each-Way/Threat): MAGICAL MOMENTS

Consistent 600m in 38s.

Matched strides with Son Of A Gun & Leading Light in earlier works.

Solid movement + quality company = sneaky good.

6. SOLIDARITY. good win



Race 5 

 THE AAKRITI ART GALLERY MILLION

A Handicap for Horses Rated 60-86 (Class-II) (40 to 59 eligible)

1400 Mts.

7.00 PM

Top 2 Strong Horses

1st – Ardakan

Trackwork: Excellent (29-Mar), moved nicely over 1400m.

Jockey: Suraj Narredu – Top rider for big races.

Class: Already a Class III winner, now in Class II with no weight penalty.

Form: Holding condition well. Looks primed.

2nd – Pride's Prince

Proven in Class II, won recently and carries a low weight (54.5 kg).

Jockey: Antony Raj – aggressive and reliable.

Form: No recent track, but stable often goes light between runs after wins.

Strong Horse (Dark Horse Type): Jade

Huge weight drop (-4 kg), consistent trackwork, fluent move on 30-Mar.

Improving and can sneak into placings or even cause an upset with a good ride.


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