The Indian 2000 Guineas The Indian 2000 Guineas  Run over  (1600m), this race features the best 3-year-olds in the country.

Based on recent track trials and previous performances in Pune and Bangalore, here is the selection and analysis for the top contenders:

Top Selection: ZACHARIAS (9)

 * Trainer: Pesi Shroff | Jockey: Oisin Murphy

 * Analysis: Zacharias is the horse to beat. He is the winner of the Pune Derby and has been exceptionally "obedient" and progressive in his training. Pesi Shroff has tuned him specifically for the Triple Crown trail.

 * Winning Chance: His morning trials under the watchful eye of the master trainer have been "outstanding." The addition of world-class jockey Oisin Murphy suggests the stable is leaving nothing to chance. He has the tactical speed to sit off the pace and the stamina to blow past the field in the final 300m.

The Main Threat: SOVEREIGN KING (6)

 * Trainer: Adhirajsingh Jodha | Jockey: Antony Raj

 * Analysis: After a stellar season in Bangalore where he captured the Bangalore Colts Championship, he has been maintained in peak condition.

 * Winning Chance: He recently won a mock race in Mumbai (Dec 5) by over 4 lengths, clocking an impressive 36s for the last 600m. He is a "natural" miler and possesses a high cruising speed that could make him difficult to catch if he gets first run.

The "Dark Horse": WESTERN STAR (8)

 * Trainer: Narendra Lagad | Jockey: Mustakim Alam

 * Analysis: Unbeaten and highly courageous, Western Star recently won the Director General of Police Trophy in late November.

 * Winning Chance: Despite getting "badly hurt" at the gates in a previous run, he still clocked under 1:22 for 1400m, showing immense grit. He is the "prodigy" of the Lagad stable and has been working brilliantly in his recent track gallops.

The "Value" Bet: STORMY SEA (7)

 * Trainer: M. K. Jadhav | Jockey: David Allan

 * Analysis: Many experts believe Stormy Sea is better than his recent results suggest.

 * Winning Chance: If David Allan (a specialist in Indian Classics) is in the saddle, he becomes a massive threat. He was unlucky in his trial against Sovereign King, and with a cleaner run, he could easily upset the favorites at better odds.

The Filly Factor: NAMIRI (10)

 * Trainer: Pesi Shroff | Jockey: Trevor Patel

 * Analysis: It is rare to see a filly skip the 1000 Guineas (run last week) to take on the colts in the 2000 Guineas.

 * Winning Chance: The fact that Trevor Patel has chosen to ride her over other options is a huge "stable hint." She has been working alongside the best in the Shroff yard and might be the "X-factor" in this race.

Summary Selection

 * ZACHARIAS (Win)

 * SOVEREIGN KING (Should Fight)

 * STORMY SEA (Good Each-Way/Place)

Would you like me to analyze the "Gracias Saldanha Memorial Million" which is the other big event on the Mumbai card tomorrow?

 "classic mile" (1600m), this race features the best 3-year-olds in the country.

Based on recent track trials and previous performances in Pune and Bangalore, here is the selection and analysis for the top contenders:

Top Selection: ZACHARIAS (9)

 * Trainer: Pesi Shroff | Jockey: Oisin Murphy

 * Analysis: Zacharias is the horse to beat. He is the winner of the Pune Derby and has been exceptionally "obedient" and progressive in his training. Pesi Shroff has tuned him specifically for the Triple Crown trail.

 * Winning Chance: His morning trials under the watchful eye of the master trainer have been "outstanding." The addition of world-class jockey Oisin Murphy suggests the stable is leaving nothing to chance. He has the tactical speed to sit off the pace and the stamina to blow past the field in the final 300m.

The Main Threat: SOVEREIGN KING (6)

 * Trainer: Adhirajsingh Jodha | Jockey: Antony Raj

 * Analysis: After a stellar season in Bangalore where he captured the Bangalore Colts Championship, he has been maintained in peak condition.

 * Winning Chance: He recently won a mock race in Mumbai (Dec 5) by over 4 lengths, clocking an impressive 36s for the last 600m. He is a "natural" miler and possesses a high cruising speed that could make him difficult to catch if he gets first run.

The "Dark Horse": WESTERN STAR (8)

 * Trainer: Narendra Lagad | Jockey: Mustakim Alam

 * Analysis: Unbeaten and highly courageous, Western Star recently won the Director General of Police Trophy in late November.

 * Winning Chance: Despite getting "badly hurt" at the gates in a previous run, he still clocked under 1:22 for 1400m, showing immense grit. He is the "prodigy" of the Lagad stable and has been working brilliantly in his recent track gallops.

The "Value" Bet: STORMY SEA (7)

 * Trainer: M. K. Jadhav | Jockey: David Allan

 * Analysis: Many experts believe Stormy Sea is better than his recent results suggest.

 * Winning Chance: If David Allan (a specialist in Indian Classics) is in the saddle, he becomes a massive threat. He was unlucky in his trial against Sovereign King, and with a cleaner run, he could easily upset the favorites at better odds.

The Filly Factor: NAMIRI (10)

 * Trainer: Pesi Shroff | Jockey: Trevor Patel

 * Analysis: It is rare to see a filly skip the 1000 Guineas (run last week) to take on the colts in the 2000 Guineas.

 * Winning Chance: The fact that Trevor Patel has chosen to ride her over other options is a huge "stable hint." She has been working alongside the best in the Shroff yard and might be the "X-factor" in this race.

Summary Selection

 * ZACHARIAS (Win)

 * SOVEREIGN KING (Should Fight)

 * STORMY SEA (Good Each-Way/Place)

However I will take an upset chance if it has to be on BIG BAY .

Good luck 

Yours King Khan