Joaquin, Leopard Rock likely to duel for Jimmy Bharucha Trophy

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The feature event of Thursday, the Jimmy Bharucha Trophy, has attracted three-year-old horses. Five of the nine have been winners of one race each, and only one is an unknown entity--Fire Nice, who will be making her debut.

Joaquin's impressive wire-to-wire victory on this track last month will most probably make him the bookmakers' favourite. However, Leopard Rock, who posted a sensational victory in the hands of S A Amit when least expected, is now getting top jockey in Suraj Narredu, and therefore, is the one who will not let Joaquin win without a fight. Soaring High and Skyfall care capable of adding pep to the finish.

Selections:

Six Speed Plate - Div II (Class V; 1200m)
Adams Beginning 1, Solo Mission 2, Sandra's Secret 3.

Gold Star Plate (Class III; 1600m)
Gallantry 1, Rhapsody 2, Sunrise Ruby 3.

Jimmy Bharucha Trophy (For 3y; 1200m)
Joaquin 1, Leopard Rock 2, Skyfall 3.

Assert The Right Plate (Class V; 1600m)
Flying Dragon 1, Paolita 2, Highdare 3.

Royal Deeds Plate (For 5y&o, class IV; 1200m)
Super Mario 1, Direwolf 2, Stick To The Plan 3.

Behram A Engineer Cup (Class IV; 1400m)
North Winds 1, Mount Moriah 2, Oui Sauvage 3.

Six Speed Plate - Div II (Class V; 1200m)
Golden Steal 1, Twinspire 2, Ame 3.

Recommendations

Best bet: None
Upsets: Pricipessa (1-8), Verdandi (4-1) & Blazing Bay (7-9)

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