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The Quasar Trophy

By Hunter | 27-Nov-2018

The Quasar Trophy to be run on Sunday at Mahakakshmi has attracted four runners, of which three merit serious cnsideration.

Raees, Frivolous and Vulcan last ran together in Suresh Mahindra Trophy over 3200M and finished in that order. The weights carried by the three horses were 57, 50 and 59kg, respectively. Considering the distance separating the three horses in a 3200M race at the finish line was 1 length, it can be considered as good as a level finish.

In Quasar Trophy, the weights to be carried by Raees, Frivolous and Vulcan are 61.5, 51 and 58kg, respectively. This gives advantage of 3.5kg to Frivolous over Raees. Further, this gives advantage of  5.5kg to Vulcan over Raees. With respect to Frivolous, Vulcan has 2kg advantage.

So, Raees looks to be out of this based on weights. Plus, Raees ran another race in between (which he won) while the other two have been well-rested.

It's a difficult choice between Frivolous and Vulcan. The latter has the weight advantage. However, what I like about Frivolous is that Team Quasar (J Mody, M Narredu and Y Narredu) would love to take home the trophy named after their wonder horse Quasar. So, they'll be trying harder. We'll get to see a 'Dil Se' effort. So, I'm going to be rooting for Frivolous.

E&OE.

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Shyamkopalle said ...

29-Nov-2018

Yash is overrated,can ride only start to finish.so sandesh and Vulcan good match.

Hunter said ...

29-Nov-2018

It was Yash Narredu's inexperience which cost him the race. Super Sunshine, who was expected to set the pace for Frivolous, got stuck in the gate. Then Trevor Patel on Raees lured Yash Narredu to go into the lead. Then A Sandesh, on customary front-runner Vulcan, refused to go ahead. End result, experienced jockies Trevor and Sandesh (riding for horses with common owners) completely outsmarted Yash and made Frivolous do all the running and the horse was tired out by the time the race reached its boiling point. After that it was Vulcan and Raees deciding which one finished first.

Odds on Vulcan were generous to say the least. The day began well and then kept getting better..

 

Rahul said ...

29-Nov-2018

The monkey Yash really messed it up. Trevor and Sandy outrode him. Through away a certain race.

Hunter said ...

29-Nov-2018

Guys. I'm rooting for Frivolous, but it remains a close fight between Vulcan and Frivolous. Over this distance, will Sandesh be able to outsmart Yash? It would really depend upon how big a gap Sandesh is able to create at around 300M between his horse and the favourite. Who to back, will decide at race course. At present I'm tilting towards Sandesh. Call it head prevailing over heart.

ATB

Shyamkopalle said ...

29-Nov-2018

2 vulcan is long due,tod to it will win.

Ashokmysore said ...

29-Nov-2018

My choice Vulcan win ferlivous shp

Alonesoul said ...

29-Nov-2018

Ran total 13 times and seven times it ran as a FAVOURITE and won only once under PS Chouhan. odds 55/100.

on March 25, 2018 ran in same trofy race which is Quasar Trophy and as 6/4 favourite and finished close 4rth Vulcan was 2nd in that race.

Gsl said ...

28-Nov-2018

Hi HT FRIENDS..Gud to hear your views..but if there is no hanky panky its a straight forward win for frivalous..cud be more than few lengths for me...At this handicap .. But this is racing..give ur best a shot n please don't defy or go against the money management %.....That will always save u..even if u have a bad day..Thanx GSL

Hunter said ...

28-Nov-2018

Yes, Abhijit, Sunday is a Brar Day at Mahalakshmi..

Abhijit Hiwale said ...

28-Nov-2018

Hunter please it's not Sunday race and Sandesh well win ok

Munesh said ...

28-Nov-2018

Book makers handicappers will also draw the same inference and install this as favourite.These people are known to pull a favourite in the Grade 1 race also.You cannot empty your pockets on this horse!!!

Race Freak said ...

28-Nov-2018

But its not over 2 miles race  so it's going to be vulcan star to finish

The Joker said ...

27-Nov-2018

hi

 

Forget Raees, back Frivolous n go home.

Ta da

The Joker

 

Gs said ...

27-Nov-2018

I agree all the points said by Hunter..Im too going with his choice.Frivolous ran very well on Suresh Mahindra Trophy even though it missed a start..Vulcan will fight it out..My choice FRIVOLOUS