At the end of the mile trip, the Indian 1000 Guineas (grade 1) to be run at the Mahalaxmi racetrack tomorrow, may throw up an easy winner, but the first Classic of the Mumbai racing season 2010-11 is, as of this writing, being hotly debated in racing circles as a triangular fight.

This first Classic is open only to three-year-old fillies, and though ten of them are in the final line up, only three are being discussed in the market as main contenders. They are: Moonlight Romance, winner of the Bangalore Summer Derby, Siachen, winner of the recently run Bangalore 1000 Guineas, and Blackjack, who made a relatively late debut but has authoritatively won both her seven-furlong outings at Pune.

And while the racing fraternity is busy talking about the trio, the glorious uncertainties of racing may allow trainer Pesi Shroff to have the last laugh who has pitched in the fray not one, but three of the best fillies in his care: Elizabeth (Glory Of Dancer - Queenscliff), Eloise (Glory Of Dancer - Confiding) & Scarlette (Redback - Favoured).

Sunday afternoon at Mahalaxmi will not only showcase the best equine female talent in the country, but will also witness a glittering fashion show with Bollywood stars in attendance. There will also be plethora of prizes to be given away to racegoers in the general as well as members' enclosure.

MiD DAY brings you a lowdown on the top contenders, along with comments from the people who train them: