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Deccan Colts Championship Stakes (gr.3) Prokofiev Versus Red Bishop

By Munesh | 05-Sep-2025

A repeat of Bangalore Colts affair.Missing are Sovereign King and Stormy Sea.Head seperated between Red Bishop and Prokofiev.Prokofiev didn't get a clear run.Both Pessi and Prasanna are champions in their own way.Let us see who prevails in Malakpet.

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Krish24_blr said ...

08-Sep-2025

Trevor's ride on Red Bishop was just class....

Nitin said ...

08-Sep-2025

Super Godzillla sir

Khadeer Pasha said ...

08-Sep-2025

Race no 4 9wp

Race no. 5, horse no.3

Race no. 6 horse no.8

Race no 7 horse no 5

Race no 8 horse no 2w 9place

Race no 9, kachra 2,4&9

Khadeer Pasha said ...

08-Sep-2025

7(5) Only one Prokofive

Amar H said ...

08-Sep-2025

Hello Friends,

Not trying to be too unconventional but I can smell a rat here. MINDFUL will be a handful for all of them..He breaks from the draw..hugs the rails and then it's all going to be ...@@catch me if you can@@@

Wish you all the very best

Amar G

Kk Lanka said ...

07-Sep-2025

7th Race (5-PROKOFIEV Vs 7-Red Bishop)

5-PROKOFIEV Lost the whip at 400 mtrs, but lost to 7-RED BISHOP by only 0.1 Lengths....but rider change from Mukesh Kumar to Antony Raj, same rider for Red Bishop where as  Red Bishop was whipped excessively.....Same Distance Now.

Race Professor said ...

07-Sep-2025

Firstly, it’s a tight call between Prokofiev and Red Bishop, and no doubt others also have their own strengths.

 

Checking their previous runs, timings, handicap, and class, I found Prokofiev has the winning edge because it has always taken good positions at the start. Whereas Red Bishop, no matter the number of runners, many or less, never really took good positions until the bend, where it becomes an extra mile to travel or a lesser mile to cover.

 

On track work, the prize goes to Prokofiev, then Red Bishop.

 

This time the race setup is balanced in such a way that Red Bishop, drawn (3), should get a steady jump and position, while Prokofiev, drawn (7), can still manage from the outside, getting time to settle without getting locked in the bunch. Anthony Raj is in top form nowadays.

 

Mainly, in race no. 83, the jockey lost his whip while riding Prokofiev and still managed only one position less, finishing 4th. Meanwhile, Red Bishop also met interference and came 3rd, and from here my interest is shifting to Red Bishop.

 

Now let’s try to understand the trainer’s mood and thoughts. Looking at gears and equipment, one question arises why so many gears on Prokofiev, especially one extra gear XNB. This gear is usually used when the horse seems to waste energy early. While Red Bishop is going with the same, only tongue strip.

 

Again, it’s a close call. Finally, I will take a chance on Red Bishop for the reason that if this time it gets a clear jump, run, and position, it can hit the board as winner. But again, no surprise if Prokofiev wins. I will be hurt if anyone apart from these two wins.

 

Red Bishop should win, and even if it gets 60 paisa for place (for me profit is important, not that ego where my selection should give me money only on winning) then it’s a good cover bet. Or else, if no odds for place, shoot win.

 

And nowadays I am seeing some gyani babas mentioning this and that about how many lengths their selections will win, which I can’t say because I am not that gyani like them. My only counter to them is if they say this much length winner then their selection should first win, then should win with same distance what they claim, but mostly it’s board out then it’s a question?

 

However, I am playing the full race card of 9 races, with 25% of the returns out of which I got, just using 25% of yesterday's remarkable profits club, so I won’t be tempted to pour everything into one race.

 

Now let’s see the outcome. May the best horse win.

 

RED BISHOP (7) win & hammer on place 

 

Abel.d.raj said ...

07-Sep-2025

PROKOFIEV will win. SICYON & ZAFFERANO for the minor. RED BISHOP will struggle.

Raj said ...

07-Sep-2025

Prokofiev Versus Red Bishop Will be shocked if either over rated horses win.

Perdo said ...

07-Sep-2025

A little analysis, as i see the race

 

Prokofiev is the favourite, with red bishop not much longer in odds. Prokofiev sits 2-3 until the bend, and then tries to challenge the front runners for the lead. Red bishop will sit 4-7, and gradually move up as race progresses. Historically, red bishops running style can prove disadvantageous on hyd ground, where front runners often finish ahead. If jockey sits him close to Prokofiev then his burst is enough to help him win.

 

Notable upsetters are Corte madera and Zafferano. Corte madera is a strong horse, and being from hyd it runs with local ground advantage. Zafferano should a good late dash in Pune, and has been improving. Both can come and challenge the favourites. A lot of the race result is up to the jockeys planning of the running. Any fault in pace can destroy the race.

A big red flag is the entering of Matisse, which looks to set a flaming pace to throw Prokofiev off his rythm. If he's ridden so, Red bishop/zafferano will lift the cup. 

Mr Colt Raj said ...

07-Sep-2025

Deccan colt championship stakes

  number 9 - Zafferano .. a Sandesh( win.plc)

   This horse is more potansial it's has ran wid all horses in other turf  same bunch of set .. adhiraj and sandesh wat they had done today in Pune .. they r in form both trainer and jockey r on fire . Don't play red bishop  .. I knw that adhiraj and Sandesh I'll give ther 100% so wat ever happens the Jodi I'll be in board i I'll go wid win - plc  only bet  of day .. 9
             

Ganesh Katke said ...

07-Sep-2025

Prokofiev win 3lenth no Cash this horse

C. R. Dass said ...

07-Sep-2025

Sicyon win Hyderabad Colts trials. 

Raj- Original said ...

07-Sep-2025

It's a case of Jockey winning the race ,not Horse.Anthony Raj is in Great heart and will WIN  on PROFOKIEV. The distance is ideal for Horse..

One Bet For The Day said ...

07-Sep-2025

Don't think to much

Play Prokofiev and stand in the queue

Sun said ...

07-Sep-2025

My choice

Sicyon

Best of luck

Syed. said ...

07-Sep-2025

Prokofiev. 

Make It Az Your  "LIFE'S  BEST  BET".

Treat It Az BANK  Of  ENGLAND  / AMERICA.

AlllllllL  The  Vay  Reeeeeeee BesssssssT.

Hall Of Fammer said ...

07-Sep-2025

@pure handicapper 

RACING RULER will be not on board you can simply eat place for 3rd too

The race between PROKOFIEV & RED BISHOP

IM going wid PROKOFIEV ( Days best )

Play & stand for money

Arun Boxy. said ...

06-Sep-2025

8th September 2025 

Bookmakers Day-

ZAFFERANO.

Pure Handicapping said ...

06-Sep-2025

One horse race easy win RACING RULER The name itself says and this time will definitely get his Hatrick win with more than 2-3 Lengths in Hand no one can beat even Bangalore or Mumbai based horse including some Derby contenders so it's RACING RULER 

Manig said ...

06-Sep-2025

Guys Deccon Colts Championship 

Play One &Only

Prokofiev  Any one Not Catch 1600m  Easy Colts  BEST BET ??????

 

Perdo said ...

06-Sep-2025

Corte madera

Almost guaranteed on board according to my analysis

Good chance to upset, as is a local challenger and always runs stylishly.

My bet: Corte Madera Win-Place (30k-70k)

Race Professor said ...

06-Sep-2025

I guess we can wait till today evening once we get all inputs  and check the track work, and importantly the equipment applied, which is also a major thing and cannot be exempted. From that we can assume the horse’s condition. For example, a rubber bit or cross noseband may give us one hint, then blinkers, visors, etc. will give us another hint, and for breathing and stamina the tongue strap will give us one more hint.

And then comes the track work. Since the horse is coming after almost a two month layoff, we have to check the track work carefully. Like recently what happened with Positano, where the trainer calmly hid the actual burst of the horse, in fact it was clear, but many people got fooled and played Duke of Tuscany. So this time, if any trainer is keeping it hidden and saying, “cinema I will show only in the race,” then we will see. This time 400 meters less to travel 

After that comes the jockey set up, and only then we can bank the final winner. It is too early to bank the winner or even the top 2 top 3 horse.

That’s all, folks. All the best win big 

Nan272 said ...

06-Sep-2025

RED BISHOP WORST BET VERY OVERWORK HORSE NOT GOING TO PLACE..

Ramiyer said ...

06-Sep-2025

Dont neglect Racing ruler. Last two win  outstanding though opposition was not strong. Vastly improved. It relishes the monsoon track whereas outstation horses struggling in this track. I will play Racing ruler each way. 

Nan272 said ...

06-Sep-2025

CORTE MADERA in plc..

MOST VALUE BET OF DAY..

Thanks folks

Nan272

Va said ...

06-Sep-2025

Prokofiev easy win 

Godzilla said ...

06-Sep-2025

Prokofiev has no stamina and one paced. Despite Suraj on it, it lost.

Play RED BISHOP who is systematically prepared.

Athresh said ...

05-Sep-2025

Porkofiev - Antony raj

Red Bishop  - Trevor Patel

 

Former holds edge

Golimar said ...

05-Sep-2025

Done & dusted for Prokofiev, just a photo session and presentation ceremony is left.