Becket all set to claim Indian St Leger honours

Haresh Mehta's Becket, who tamed queen filly Jacqueline in the Indian Turf Invitation Cup three weeks ago, is all set to annex the grade 1 Indian St Leger, the fifth and final Classic of the Mahalaxmi racing season 2009-10. The Padmanabhan-trained four-year-old colt will be facing only four rivals, none of whom can match the champion either in class or on form.

First race at 2.15 pm.

Selections:

K M Munshi Trophy (Class II; 1000m)

El Tropico 1, Lago Medio 2.

Hyderabad Race Club Trophy (Class I; 1200m)

Ikaria 1, Ares 2, Pepe Junior 3.

Track Lightning Trophy (Class III; 1600m)

Sine Qua Non 1, Sea Sparrow 2, Deep Purple 3.

A F S Talyarkhan Trophy (For 3y, maidens; 1000m)

Flying Jewel 1, Sunset Boulevard 2,u00a0 Ocean Legacy 3.

Mount Everest Trophy (For 3y, maidens; 1400m)

Dignity Amplified 1, Bold Dancer 2, Icon 3.

Western India Bookmakers Assn Trophy (Class III; 1200m)

Exuberance 1, Bluemarine 2, Sea Warrior 3.

Karl Umrigar Turf Championship (For 4y&o; 1800m)

Diego Rivera 1, Onassis 2, Classerville 3.

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Casino Royale Indian St Leger - Gr 1 (For 4y; 2800m)

Becket 1, Native Knight 2, Change Of Luck 3.

Everynsky Trophy (Class V; 1400m)

Game Of Power 1, Kimaya 2, True Elegance 3.

Recommendations

Best bet: None

Good bet: Becket (8-1)

Chance bet: Ikaria (2-1)

Upset: Three Of Arts (6-6)

Today's pools

Super jackpot pool: 4,5,6,7,8,9

Jackpot pools: I - 3,4,5,6,7; II - 5,6,7,8,9

Treble pools: I - 2,3,4; II - 6,7,8; III - 7,8,9

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Tanala pool: All races.

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