Actuary, whose form was well disguised, floored the opposition in the 1400 metres Jerry Can Salver, a race for maiden three-year olds, which featured Saturday's races. In his only appearance in winter as a favourite, Actuary had lost all his chances at the gate itself despite which he was an eye-catching third and jockey C Alford had come under critical scrutiny. Since Actuary had not given any indication of his imminent success as he had run poorly in his last outing, punters looked elsewhere for a winner. Baracudda who had the benefit of a race run and first-timer Calderoni merited more attention but Actuary was well supported by those in the know. In the event, Actuary had the race well sewn up from the word `go' and won pulling up, showing a remarkable improvement in performance. Unrestrained finished on to pip Calderoni for the runner up berth while Baracudda plodded on to be fourth after having every chance to strike. Trainer Rashid Byramji, who trains the winner, saddled four winners for the day, two of them on money favourites and one long shot Acquire, a failed favourite at Mysore and listless in winter.

Alford had Actuary quickly in front and the son of Excalibur's Lake dictated the pace and was traveling well within himself right through. Calderoni, full sister to Golconda Derby winner Astrologica, came up with a good run in the homestretch but failed to sustain as she was clearly in need of this run. Both Calderoni and Unrestrained who were noteworthy runners, should strike before long but then this depends on the kind of maidens' set they run into. There is not much scope for Baracudda.

Slanka had every credential to record a repeat win. Going into the Sardar Khan Memorial Plate (Div I) as an on-money favourite, Slanka proved too speedy for the rest of the opposition taking charge in the final furlong to win as he pleased. Considering the form that he is in, Slanka should maintain his winning streak. Allespange had all the chances but failed to quicken at a crucial stage of the race while Dare You Say saved place money because Prakash on Matchless Princes woke up only when he knew that the late flourish would not cause any surprise. Prakash was fined Rs 3,000 for his lackluster efforts. The lower division of the race saw Tribal Dance who had finished third to Slanka in his last run; win with a measure of comfort over favourite Fly For Fame. The initial pace of the race was so fast that Tribal Dance was out paced in the early part. Jockey Shoban Babu had to settle Tribal Dance in the rear group of the field and wait for an opportunity to come through the shortest way without hurrying things. That perhaps helped Tribal Dance a great deal because he had something hand in when it came to edging out Fly For Fame in the final 100 metres.

Flying Spur was backed to the exclusion of his rivals in the Guindy Plate but the favourite was alighted to the task a wee bit late. Acquire who took charge of the proceedings from the start held on comfortably to win from the favourite who had to cover considerable ground on the front-runner. Trajan who run a tame second to Integral in his last essay, made mincemeat of the opposition to win the race over a mile and quarter in great fashion. Walk To Remember was a suggestive second while Cool Blue continued to gulp lot of public money. The well-bred Cool Blue who has soundness problems has come in for solid support in the ring time and again but it would be sensible to keep off from him till he records a maiden win. Speed Mistress, despite running for the first time, went into the race at very cramped odds. Though she justified the favouritism, the filly had to be extended fully to contain the challenge of Caitraratha.

Hyderabad challenger Roanoke was backed as if his defeat was out of question in the 1400 metres Star Supreme Plate but the optimism was misplaced as he was beaten hollow by Right Status. Etiquette had the first run on his opponents even as Roanoke was being brought into contention. While Etiquette flattered to deceive, Right Status came from behind and overhauled the front-runners with a great deal of ease. Roanoke battled to be second ahead of Etiquette. 

Arjun Mangalorkar trained Dover had found one better on umpteen occasions and remained a maiden even as a five-year old. After having a throat operation, the five-year-old mare had blazed the track and showed how much she had benefited from the surgery by winning a seven-furlong race with a start to finish dash. The trainer deserves credit for his persistence and achieving the objective of getting the mare to win a race. Now that Dover has shown good form, she should continue to be in the limelight whenever she meets an opposition that suits her ability.