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Results Of The 2021 Four Winter Derbies Ptr Contest

By Glasgow Prince | 31-Mar-2021

Heartiest congratulations

Heartiest congratulations to the evergreen and energetic Mr Sagar and his team for the successful conclusion of the 2021 edition of this contest. I I have been entrusted with the pleasant task of announcing the results. Mr Sagar has been here again despite his innumerable commitments, deftly applying the finishing touches to the complicated process of computing the scores after taking into account the points earned in each of the four legs. GS evidently is in the forefront of the computing exercise which he carries out every time with such diligence, warmth and dedication that it is impossible not to record a special acknowledgement of his effort. The contest was furiously fought and the following five made it to the top according to the revised scores informed to me by Mr Sagar.

1. esoterical : 5,24,600

2. Abhay Pune : 3,86,260

3. SK Sagar : 2,77,380

4. MS Dhoni : 2,46,600

5. Drk : 2,40,200

‘esoterical’ has indeed lived up to his name and emerged the winner by a resounding margin. Congratulations to all the top five and a special clap for all the fifty two participants for making this contest that much more thrilling and exciting. This being a contest that is spread across four Derbies, consistency assumes great importance and one gets to test the reliability of his system or model over a relatively longer span.

While announcing the results of the Invitation Weekend PTR Contest I had talked about the feeling of camaraderie that this contest seems to generate among the participants. I also strongly get a sense that the contest fosters a spirit of ‘Strive to improve rather than prove’ if we take note of the unobtrusive and harmonious manner in which participants post their selections and celebrate the results. In line with this theme, I reckon that the participants must have already made their own deductions from the outcome of the results of the Derbies and must be quietly but passionately working on improving their thought process and analysis.

We all love these wonderful thoroughbreds and each one of them has its own endearing qualities. It is always painful to talk about them in terms of their weaknesses and relative merits but it is unavoidable when we are trying to analyze their performances. Here is my own personal takeaway from the result of the Indian Derby.

1. The big boy Lagarde was the biggest disappointment of the race. His beating of Forest Flame in the Derby Bangalore made him look like a premier contender for the Indian Derby. This was reflected in the opinions of most professional analysts and aficionados. As a result, his win in the Ruia Cup automatically brought all those who finished close behind him, into the reckoning for the Indian Derby. These were North Star, Roaring Tiger and Ashwa Bravo. In reality, the Ruia result had raised a question mark on the capability of Lagarde but his beating of Forest Flame in the Derby Bangalore just could not be forgotten. The performances of Antibes and Lombardy in the Indian Oaks should have also raised the red flag on Lagarde and Roaring Tiger and as a corollary on North Star and Ashwa Bravo. However, most analysts revised upwards their ratings of North Star, Roaring Tiger and Ashwa Bravo. In the actual race Lagarde just could not cope up in a true-run race. Neither Lagarde nor those who had been beaten by him in his various victories could make any impression with the exception of Forest Flame. Incidentally, Ashwa Bravo is reported to have burst a blood vessel.

2. I had expected that Forest Flame would be jaded being relatively over exposed and due to her hard run in the Oaks. Instead, she looked to be on her toes and in a much better condition. She is evidently a game filly who seems to thrive on racing. Of course, a lot of credit would go to her trainer.

All in all, it was a wonderful Derby and an equally wonderful contest. Good luck to all for the Invitation Weekend PTR Contest that I am sure Mr Sagar and his team will be back with.

 

Best of luck and adios.

 

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18 Replies

Glasgow Prince said ...

05-Apr-2021

Many thanks Mr Sagar, The Doc and againstodds.

S.k.sagar said ...

04-Apr-2021

Dear S Kumar,    Thanks ,, I was also asking your opinion on whether it is a good idea to extend the Deadline to 1.00 pm in the Invitation Weekend PTR

 

Skumar said ...

04-Apr-2021

Sir,

Abhay_Pune's entries are treated as valid and accepted as we have precedents of 1-5 minutes waivers in the last 6-8 editions of the DERBY PTR contests and Abhay is himself the best contributing personality in the HT for over a decade now. The Rules in our contest also allows the decision taken by the JURY is Final and Binding on all contestants. therefore, you having taken his entries as accepted is itself an APPROVED one in the fourth leg of the DERBT PTR Contest.

White Cones hoisted and ALL clear Declared.

Congrats, Abhay....Very well done by you and a straight JP and with a tkt costing Rs 10/- in RO India RC's and Rs 5/- in HRC..wondeful ...

 

Regards

SK

S.k.sagar said ...

04-Apr-2021

 

What a wonderful presentation dear Glasgow Prince, you covered everything nicely including your analysis of the Derby race. Your assessment that If Lagarde could not do well,then how could those who were behind him in the Ruia Cup such as North Star, Roaring Tiger, and Ashva Bravo do well, was quite apt.

However  I still  Lagarde as the highest rated 4 yr. old, but only upto 1800m.

Thank you GS for your prompt display of the scores for all the contestants after each leg. Your efforts and contributions are very much appreciated by one and all, including me.

Heartiest congratulations to Esoterical for winning the contest. As Glasgow Prince mentioned, you really lived up to your name.

Cingratulations to Abhay Pune for being the First Runner up, with a stellar performance in the final leg. Preferring Alluring Silver over Lagarde in the top three was a good idea after seeing the odds on `AS` shorten from 5 to 1 to 3 to1, and those on Lagarde drift from 11 to 4 to 13 to 4. However you posted your entry after the deadline of 11.59 am. We discussed this ( Glasgow Prince and me) and decided to accept it as it was well before the start of the 1st race.Try to post within the deadline next time. Anyway, I am thinking of extending the dead line time to 1.00 pm from the next contest onwards. @ S Kumar What is your opinion on this?

Well Played MSDhoni and Drk for finishing in the top five.

Thank you Admn for your help and support which is appreciated very much

 Big thank you to all the 52 participants for your  enthusiasm which contributed to the success of this endeavour

Look forward to your participaton in the upcoming Invitation Weekend PTR. Hope the recent COVID Surge will not upset the programme.

@ Esoterical and Abhay Pune.. May I have your postal address so I can send your prizes  .. a copy each of my new Book ``100 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT``. Incidentally the book Launch of this book will be in June and Mr. Nandan Nilekani will be the Chief Guest at the book launch.

Best wishes to all

S.K.SAGAR

 

 

 

 

The Doc said ...

03-Apr-2021

Congratulations to winner Esoterical and runner up Abhay Pune and second runner up S K Sagar Sir.

MS Dhoni and Drk also did well to finish in top 5. Better luck next time.

Hats off to enthusiasm of SK Sagar sir for conducting the contest year after year. 

Its also wonderful to see Mr Glassgow Prince sir's write up after a long time. Hope to see more of him here. 

Gayathri said ...

03-Apr-2021

Congratulations derby contest winners

Drk said ...

01-Apr-2021

Congratulations to esotorical  Abay Pune,    S. K. Sagar, and MS Dhoni. Last time also I got fourth place this time one step down any how thanks to all HT Friends. 

Many thanks to S. K. Sagar & Glasgow Prince and indiarace. Com

 

Glasgow Prince said ...

01-Apr-2021

Thanks ramiyer. Hope we meet someday. 

Ms Dhoni said ...

01-Apr-2021

Thank you all for congratulating me

Againstodds said ...

01-Apr-2021

Congrats to  Esoterical, Abhay Pune, SK Sagar M S Dhoni & DrK sirs, for this excellent scoring. Definitely a  praiseworthy achievement.  Thank you Glasgow Prince sir, for your nice way of presentation

With regards & good wishes to all

Krish said ...

01-Apr-2021

Congratulations! Excellent show by Esoterical, Abhay pune, S K Sagar, Dhoni & Drk. Specialists of Derby winner picks,

 

Ramiyer said ...

01-Apr-2021

Thank you Mr.Glasgow prince for your nice presentation.It is been since long time you appeared in ht. 

Congratulations to Estorical  and Abhay forcthe to two. Congratulations to others as welk. Thank you Sagarji for your great inspiration. 

G.S. hats off to you.

Skumar said ...

01-Apr-2021

Congratulations to all the TOP-5 Podium Finishers and all the Participants of this Grand Yearly affair which has become tradition now in HT in IR.com 

Dear GS : one timely phone call from me to you and you accepting the same is very much appreciated... i had conveyed the same to Sagar Sir Instantly. the coordination from you was excellent and very timely and at jet fast speed leg after leg in all the four derbies. Thanks GS for accepting my request and doing the needful.

IR admin : Thanks a Million million times to you 

 

Regards

SK

Esoterical said ...

01-Apr-2021

Thanks to all ....for wishing me..

Raghavan said ...

01-Apr-2021

Excellent show Esoterical.  

Well played Abhay pune, S K Sagar, Dhoni & Drk.

Also my hearty congratulations to all horsetalk players who paricipted in the contest.  And my special thanks to the co ordinators of the game and indiarace staff & management.

Isr said ...

01-Apr-2021

Congratulations to Estorical and all others who occupied top five postions.Good work. Please keep it up.

Chase said ...

01-Apr-2021

Congratulations to all the participants and to the toppers.

" Strive To Improve rather than Prove"  is very apt.

Thanks Sagar ji, GS and GP.

Libero said ...

31-Mar-2021

Dear Esoterical

Congratulations for winning the Derby PTR Contest

Dear Abhay Pune & SK Sagar ji 

Many Congratulations for the respective 1st and 2nd Runner up positions 

Dear MS Dhoni & DRK

Congratulations for finishing in top 5

Kudos to all participants and admin indiaraces for their continued support in organizing such healthy competition year after year and special thanks to SK Sagar ji for taking the initiation every time and also for GS in keeping the scores updated

Once again, regards to all the participants and horse talkers

Santhosh