Becket favourite for St Leger Derby

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, 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.

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
Tanala pool: All races.

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