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Hyderabad Derby - Prime Contenders

By Larry | 29-Sep-2024

I know it's a bit too early, but having had a cursory glance at the handicaps for the Derby, seems there's just four that one needs to look into for more details, and they are Immortal King, Secret Saint, Excellent Lass, and Elfin Knight. Experts please share your opinions if you'll feel there are any other contender/s that need to be studied. 

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Ravi Gowande said ...

03-Oct-2024

Nishad@ yes I did Bet  on both horses WIN,SHP,THP  Rs 30 each  on betindiarace portal Win got  Rs 243 and SHP got Rs 39 unfortunately TDS will be dedcted by the portal I will be soon posting detailed pedigree analysis for everyone. Dam Sir Jukebos Jury of first Dam Aspen Sun is key ancestor as per my Pedigree analysis. Place I was 100 % sure. Fortunetaly for the Trainer and Connection risk they took in sending the horse gave them the chance win. Astrologically 4.15 pm race time was favourite to win fortunetely race started at 4.28.17  PM Hours . 13 minutes delay ensured luck factor for them. As usual plenyty of negative comments on this post for sure. Instead of place bet I normally use all first 3 place bets which gives more better payout. If All turf clubs use Hong Kong Race Model betting will benefit small punters. I did miss forecast and quinela I had bet Rs 20 each with Suraj Narredu mount 10-1 and 10-9.  Forecast and Quinela 1-9 would have given me good payout. 

Ravi Gowande

Pedigreestar      

Munesh said ...

03-Oct-2024

Vimal(Chennai)

Searching for a winner against a overwhelming and universal favourite is something. You are on target.

Congrats 

 

Vimal ( Chennai ) said ...

02-Oct-2024

Thank nishad , Kalashnikov , Gallop genius 

Thank you today I got all the excitement and thrill after backing this horse and the horse won in style will post like this often when I feel confident!! Thank you for appreciation and encouragement 

Rishirthvik said ...

02-Oct-2024

Vimal sir  ur excellent ????  but  we are not find  ur tip  because of  regular ur not give analysis but  today u done great job

Iim Blue said ...

02-Oct-2024

Nearly 35 years back, Lucky Shrike ( trained by Z. Darashaw) ridden by Warren Singh was an even money favorite and moral certainty in Deccan Derby. 

Lucky Shrike was a Bangalore Colt Trial stakes winner ( by 8 L) and was also Mysore Colts Trial Stakes winner. His staying prowess was also not in doubt as he had finished 3 rd in a 3 way photo finish in Bangalore Summer Derby behind Treasure Girl and Nine Carat. 

       Alas, Lucky Shrike finished a tame third in the Deccan Derby. The victor was another Bangalore Horse Sunny Blossom trained by Sydney Moses. Son of Scintillating Air, he had no pedegree to speak of.! As the later events prove, he was not much of a horse, as he failed to win even a Class 1 handicap race. !! 

   Having backed Lucky Shrike heavily, I came to a decision on that October 2. Derbies are for Owners, Jockies, and Clubs! . Punters should stay out of it.!!Discuss if you want, till the cows come home , but select a proper race for betting, even if it is Class 3 or Class 4 race. The decision has saved me tons of money, including that today!!! 

Nishad said ...

02-Oct-2024

Vimal

Excellent judgement by keeping in mind fluke chances.

Also 

Ravi Gowande

Your both place chances are on board.

Hope both of you played.

Vimal ( Chennai ) said ...

02-Oct-2024

Arkadian was offered 30/1 in race2win Hyderabad bookie and 4/1 i backed each way 

Hope some one read my comment played or atleast taken a chance 

Kalashnikov said ...

02-Oct-2024

@ vimal (Chennai)

Bravo, excellent observation.

Gallop Genius said ...

02-Oct-2024

@Vimal Chennai, you were spot on in your analysis. Hats off to you sir, I played both Arkadian and Victor Hugo eachway.

Jitendra said ...

02-Oct-2024

SILVER SAINT FINISHED DEAD LAST 

Alleyezonme said ...

02-Oct-2024

As I said derby double for saqlain. Victor Hugo to hit board

Common Man said ...

02-Oct-2024

ELFIN KINGHT ALL SET TO LIFT HYDERABAD DERBY 2024 ,

THANKS

Veteran Punter said ...

02-Oct-2024

On class, form, and bloodline, Excellent Lass stands tall. The only danger to her is the long Hyderabad stretch. If Suraj opens up early, then she could be caught napping in the final 50 meters of the race.

King Immortal, half-brother of the stout stayer Shivansh can upset the apple-carts of the fancied ones. So can Arkadian.

May the best horse win!

Supernatural said ...

02-Oct-2024

Friends please be aware excellent lass out of which pedigree which is good untill 1600 anything can happen 

Ravi Gowande said ...

02-Oct-2024

Excellent Lass is in top form and should win convincingly , Place chance, I would prefer Victor Hugo, and Arkadian is better than seeking Alpha. As usual, top jockeys Trevor Patel, Akshay Kumar, and Sandesh can not be ignored. for combination tickets. i am keenly watching the Elfin Knight performance with Sandesh on board, but winning looks difficult. 

Ravi Gowande

Pedigreestar

Mahesh P said ...

02-Oct-2024

Excellent lass..winner

Seeking alpha ,Kings immportal, secret saint will fight for minor.. forget victor hugo,& Duke of Tuscany this race is not suit for them due to speedy ex. lass

 

Dexter said ...

02-Oct-2024

Dear Ksmrow

Waiting for your suggestions based on Jennie theory

Sunil R said ...

02-Oct-2024

Sorry typo error. 

It's race2win deccan Derby. Thank you

Sunil R said ...

02-Oct-2024

@Common man, 

First you should read the card well. The sponsor is not hpsl. It's bet2win Derby. If EL is less than 80 paisa money please ignore & watch the race. Thank you

Shashi Verma said ...

02-Oct-2024

Victor Hugo and excellant lass good horses as per timing and past record.

Jk said ...

01-Oct-2024

Excellent lass clear winner 

Satyapal said ...

01-Oct-2024

Excellent Lass will prove money spinner for favorite backers suraj's strike rate on money favorite is very poor

One Two Ka 4 said ...

01-Oct-2024

Excellent Lass - Catch me if you can. this horse will win today 

Second best horse for place is secret saint 

Azim said ...

01-Oct-2024

For me it's Victor Hugo. Excellent lass is a class but again thr new ground and back to back races makes some doubt. Victor Hugo was dead last and came 4th behind Santassimo where Excellent Lass finished 2nd. But there was artist on Excellent lass and Victor Hugo rider was Alex Lazario who took inside railing in last 300 mtr which is very bad and didn't showed the day light to the horse. Now Antony is riding and Hyderabad straight will suit the running style of Victor Hugo. Hard rider like Antony can change the game and emerge victorious against Excellent Lass and followed by Elfin Knight 

Rockstar said ...

01-Oct-2024

Fight b/w 

ELFIN KNIGHT AND VICTOR HUGO

Chase said ...

01-Oct-2024

Elfin Knight and Victor Hugo , if place Odds are good , worth taking a bet.

Chowdary said ...

01-Oct-2024

It will be

Exellent lass

And secrec saint

Duke of tus

Judges placings

Syed. said ...

01-Oct-2024

Gentlemen Good Evening. 

Excellent Lass Will WIN..... 

Ajoy said ...

01-Oct-2024

Duke of Tuscany will be the closest one.  3 runs ,2 wins . Unknown potential.

Perdo said ...

01-Oct-2024

All doubts will be cleared tomorrow. 
Excellent Lass win, Duke of Tuscany place.

These are the only bets that make sense, unless you want to lose money

Common Man said ...

01-Oct-2024

Elfin knight will lift hpsl Hyderabad derby 2024,

Thank me later 

Munesh said ...

01-Oct-2024

Not disputing the overall supremacy of Excellent Lass, the local horses stand much better chance of occupying the 2nd, 3rd slots than the  outstationc challengers.

Larry said ...

01-Oct-2024

Sure, Secret Saint and King Immortal finished 11/12 lengths behind African Gold, but, with AG a distance away, I'm sure the rest were a disinterested lot, and both, horses and jockeys might have taken time out for a stifling yawn, probably a second gone there, that's 6 lengths knocked off, well, just hypothetical thinking, but worth a thought. Moreover, comparing timings over two days, and that too, over a longer distance, where timing depends on the pace, I guess that's not the right thing, at least I feel that way. Anyways, for me, it's strictly between Secret Saint and King Immortal, and the only reason I'm strong on both of them is that they're both local challengers, have a feel of the track, whereas for Excellent Lass it's an alien track, no tracks visible on IR, at least uptil now, I guess EL has a tall task ahead of her, probably because of the connection's over confidence. Secret Saintnis my first choice purely based on jockey. 

Jitendra said ...

01-Oct-2024

After having a re look and seeing the bunch EXCELLENT LASS WILL WIN BY MINIMUM 5 LENGTHS

Ramdas said ...

01-Oct-2024

every other man sys it is ELASS ntipping a 60 paisa  animal is not an art it is just hype this racing when royal tern can loose to everinsky twice at 40 paisa  n e lass is no exception

Vimal ( Chennai ) said ...

01-Oct-2024

You all talking about Excellent lass and Secret saint but leaving the top trainer of the lot pesi shroff 

I'm tipping a big shot as of now but even if 5/1 offer to beat excellent lass it would be great i like no 1 Arkadian with Saqulin up to win the derby the horse run was extremely good in the last furlong 

 

So my choice is Arkadian to Beat excellent lass 

Back each way for gamble

Back straight win for thrill 

Munesh said ...

01-Oct-2024

Remember similar scenario.

Red Cocked was 30 Paisa, rest all 30/1 and above for  the Bangalore summer derby. Still I remember the Hindu head lines about the result.Red Cocked was  beaten to by Comanche. Not Comanche as winner.

The 2000 mtrs.trip was beyond Red Cocked's stamina and just failed.

Here no such problem for Excellent Lass.

 

Sunil R said ...

01-Oct-2024

Hello everyone

EL will win Derby. This horse ridden by top jockey SN & his father is a trainer who put this horse in final entry. Look at combination of owner & trainer & decide why should this horse would lose this race. I noticed some seniors in this forum misleading punters. Don't break your head. I would expect the best horse will win this set& thank you.... 

Perdo said ...

01-Oct-2024

Why is no one talking about Duke of Tuscany? He will be piloted by P Trevor. He has stayers' pedigree and can definitely place over this distance. 

Jitendra said ...

01-Oct-2024

Larry

If you feel SECRET SAINT has a chance then we'll... EXCELLENT LASS will " hack" it.

AFRICAN GOLD win in 1.40.1 (11) lengths behind was SS.So practically SS clicked close to 1.43.Previous day NRI ULTR a class A donkey at Hyderabad won a mile in 1.42.

IF SS wins well ?? It may not even run second i feel

Godzilla said ...

01-Oct-2024

Why not Secret Saint and local Champion Akshay Kumar? If Excellent Lass wins all Classics, what about others who spend thru their noses on horses.

Sometimes great horses visit for the sake of taking care of interest of bookies too.If Excellent Lass wins ,let it be, don't run after it at cramped odds, as if there is no tomorrow. You will puncture your noses.

Invader_07 said ...

30-Sep-2024

My pick mountain touch each way at an odds like a mountain! This card looks an upset in store, second choice Elifin Knight each way 

Alleyezonme said ...

30-Sep-2024

Duck of Tuscany the JOKER of the pack..

Anthony Raj Jockey has good Strike rate in derby specially In HYDERABAD..

It's quite Open race, I'll give Edge to P.C Shroff's Runners .. And Victor Hugo could be placed here his last Banglore derby run was very satisfying.. Good luck Cheers and Enjoy racing

Asad said ...

30-Sep-2024

Excellent lass suraj

Charan said ...

30-Sep-2024

Ex lass will win easily, I suggest don't waste time doing a lot of research on derby race, rather I advise you to focus on other races. For Ex - In 7th race NRI Double power can make amends. Trust me this horse will win, just blindly wage on place bet, and play win if your pocket allows you to. 

Larry said ...

30-Sep-2024

11 left at acceptance stage, and all four I've mentioned are in, thought I'd add one more to my list for further studies, that's Dapper Look, but Kuldeep astride makes me stick to my choice of the initial four. 

Someone mentioned a negative point about E Lass, that of lack of rest after a travel, and I agree with that. An outstation challenger, not well prepared at the centre, that's a matter of concern. Also, this person mentioned being strong on Seeking Alpha, well, the company he ran in was quite ordinary, an average field rating of just about 35, haven't seen someone winning in such company winning the Derby. 

Looking at choice of jockeys, and being a local challenger, I feel Akshay should win on SECRET SAINT, yes, I know he lost by 11 lengths to African Gold, but then, that was African Gold, winner of four back to back races, so 11 lengths ain't much of a margin if checked based on competition ran with. 

 

 

Ajoy said ...

30-Sep-2024

Some  are talking of Victor Hugo or Seeking Alpha but I fail to understand that these horses have taken multiple runs to come out of maidan ranks and some have not even won any race, and some have won a low class 4 race,how could they win against a class horse like Excellent Lass who has matured as a runner and run amongst the best of her age?

Alleyezonme said ...

30-Sep-2024

Derby double for Saqlain..Victor Hugo to hit board with excellent Lass..

Abel.d.raj said ...

30-Sep-2024

While there are exceptions to negative indicators, the reality remains that "negative" typically signifies a disadvantage. EXCELLENT LASS is set to travel from Mysore to Hyderabad with just a 11-day gap between races. Colts and geldings generally handle the stress of travel and short rest better than fillies do. A filly, like EXCELLENT LASS, requires adequate recovery before competing in a challenging field.

On the other hand, SEEKING ALPHA has shown significant improvement and is definitely the one to watch. Regardless of the outcome, I expect SEEKING ALPHA to finish in the money.

Swamybabu said ...

30-Sep-2024

My first choice 10(Excellent Lass) and very very closely followed by 9( Victor Hugo)..

A small possibility for Victor to upset

Gallop Genius said ...

30-Sep-2024

All,

Now we have 11 contenders for Derby after 37 acceptances. Watch out for Irfan Ghatala's horse Victor Hugo, this will upset the race according to me and has all the chances. It will be Excellent Lass vs Victor Hugo vs Seeking Alpha

Skr said ...

30-Sep-2024

No contenders Only  Excellent lass one Horse race race. One of the easiest Derby for Suraj Naredu to lift the cup.

Love said ...

30-Sep-2024

African Gold ???? Real Match Winner too much of politics in racing industry as well. If all 37 in the card unable to touch the tail of African Gold.

King Immortal & Duke of Duskany from my Selections.good Tempo for recent runs well suited for 2000mtr.

Pg said ...

30-Sep-2024

Here are the top three.

 

Excellent Lass.........WIN by 3 lengths.

Victor Hugo..............2nd 

Seeking Alpha.........3rd.

Munesh said ...

30-Sep-2024

It's a,yawning,foregone conclusion that Excellent Lass, as a money back favourite, is going to win easing up, in the final furlong.

Jitendra said ...

30-Sep-2024

Too early to say with (37) entries.more that 50 percent entries are made in advance and in anticipation.

However

JOHN WICK ..seems to be a live contender let's see 

EXCELLENT LASS is too brilliant ( too speedy) she will not win that is guaranteed..SILVER SAINT got beat by AFRICAN GOLD by 11 lengths .no ghost of a chance even to touch the frame

At this stage looks like if JOHN WICK runs for sure it will give run for money

Let's see

Pumter Since 1999 said ...

29-Sep-2024

This years Durby will be big fluke I am getting vibes. Best wishes to all experts.

Golimar said ...

29-Sep-2024

The race is over for Excellent Lass, just presentation is left. (I believe African Gold is not running the Derby)

Loca Poca said ...

29-Sep-2024

Excellent Lass it is obviously