The Villoo C Poonawalla Pune Derby (Gr 1) has at least four contenders whose connections' heart rates will rise before their horses': Prokofiev, Baychimo, Zacharias & Golden Dancer. Each of the four, at least on paper, has a legitimate chance to corner the Pune Derby glory. However, the kind of striding pattern Baychimo did in the final furlong of his last race, when seriously challenged by Zacharias, makes me feel that contrary to the expected scenes of a nail-biting blanket finish, the Adhirajsingh-trained French Navy - Lady Sergeant colt will coast home to a facile victory in the hands of jockey Antony Raj S.

First race at 1.30 pm.