Weather at Bangaluru remains likely to be cloudy during derby weekend races with chances of rain also not ruled out. Under such situation the pace of the race and going will play vital role in deciding the derby winner. Out of seven derby contenders only Poseidon and Sir Cecil capable of going front or other words likes front running if allowed. Other horses including Star Superior likes waiting race. If the going remains on soft side than the task of horses likes waiting race will become more difficult.

In all probability Poseidon will goes to the front, Sir Cecil will sit second or close third and immediately rounding the bend goes to the front and if he opens a gap of more than 3-4 lengths than it will be difficult for others; Star Superior to turn the table, maximum he can reduce the gap. In colts trial it was observed Sir Cecil was fighting for his head to go to front. Jockey Neeraj with great difficulty manages to settle him second and not allowed to go him to the front as per his liking. Only after entering the straight he allowed Sir Cecil to go the font and last furlong both SC and SS used the whip freely to get going their mounts. One more important point after the last run SS not given much work particularly over mile, and SC given four workouts over mile including one in inner sand track.

The reasons are best known to the trainers. In view of the fact of pace of the race and going and blood line of dam side both SC and SS edge goes in favour to SC to maintain its winning record intact.