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Kavya For Indian Derby

By Tabrez | 27-Jan-2026

In my earlier post I have ment gunsmoke for Indian derby due lame on his left fore leg he couldn't participate in Indian derby, after gunsmoke withdrawal I found KAVYA as a classic prospect. 

Few HT'ians even criticised me for tipping KAVYA against the hot favorite Fynbos in 1000Guineas. After her victory in 1000guineas without as much as dropping sweat, KAVYA settled quickly close behind the front social butterfly and moved to the 3rd position at turn, in the straight social butterfly kicked on for a brief while and when KAVYA arrived she just surrendered the lead feebly. KAVYA covered the ground at brisk rate and won with a lot left in her tank. KAVYA simply outclassed the entire lot and won well, KAVYA showed the glimpses of class and looks the best candidate for Indian derby, with the veteran trainer MK Jadhav her mentor KAVYA can be expected the best filly in Indian derby in the hands of David Allan. 

KAVYA and her staying ability, her pedigree win legend suggest that 2400m will be the pet distance for her, earlier Win legend has produced some multi-classic winners like Angel dust, Anjeze, Hall of Famer and Sir Cecil. 

The only threat to KAVYA is from Sovereign King, the last run of sovereign king was coming from rails was held up for room and finished second to Baychimo, sovereign king covered the last 200mts in just 11secs.

I don't think Fynbos Baychimo and Zacharias can challenge KAVYA. 

Final choice:  KAVYA for win and Sovereign king for place. 

Any other suggestions can reply. Best of luck to all HT'ians for derby weekend and play safe. 

 

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16 Replies

Ajoy said ...

31-Jan-2026

Derby. Only Fynbos. Tracking fantastic.HARD HELD. On 29th Jan. 

Prasad said ...

29-Jan-2026

Only in dream Kavya could win. It won't even get money for place

Shekhawat Banna said ...

29-Jan-2026

When we See the bloodlines of Kavya  mile and mile and above races no doubt it's Stay. Their is only 3slot where we get's money. Fynbos is a horse where we see having all positive indication Distance/ past performance/ pedigree wise it's stand tall. Sovereignight also good prospects Baychimo is in rousing forum but it has little bit slow in gates and pedigree wise dame side is doubt Phoenix tower dont have that much of winners miles and above races having little bit doubt. Their will fight for third slot so Kavya definitely have chance to gain.

Jitendra said ...

29-Jan-2026

If KAVYA even comes third...it will be nothing short of a miracle 

G C Raj said ...

29-Jan-2026

KAVYA might have beaten the FYNBOSS in 1600 Mtrs race...BUT  Kavya WILL NOT STAY the derby distance -2400 mtrs... so who ever WANTS TO win indian DERBY..all have to beat FYNBOSS.

Azim said ...

29-Jan-2026

I am sorry to say but you are day dreamer. Kavya is class 3 animal maximum. Even chagall or pride prince can beat her. So not waste your money

Alleyezonme said ...

28-Jan-2026

Sovereign king will be 5th or 6th in the field..Red bishop can hit the board

Arun Boxy said ...

28-Jan-2026

Pessi baba has five runners in Derby race FYNBOS Will trounce the field may be he will try for longer odds but my choice the FYNBOS. Pessi bava will take sanyas from trainers duty so DERBY DAY will follow him from first race SURREALIST,PUCCINI-daysbest,SANTISSIMO-vs-CHAGALL,5th race-PHYCHIC STAR-KING KE-NAMIRI-experts in this forum I will go with KING BABA KE.6th race--D'ARTAGNAN

DERBY RACE-FYNBOS.i will be there when he will lead the winner horse with a flower bouquet pessi bava any of your horse win but we crazy followers will miss you BOS.

bavva don't retire please.

 

Prasanna Joshi said ...

28-Jan-2026

Kavya hasn't run beyond 1600m till date, it will be a surprise even if she runs on board. It's Indian Derby bro!!

Dev79 said ...

28-Jan-2026

I AGREE WITH MR TABREJ

KAVYA CAN WIN THE INDIAN DERBY BECAUSE HER LAST RUN AND BLOOD LINE , HER DISAGE PROFILE IS 26 AND SHE HAS THE LOOKS OF HALO THE SIRE TO THE GREAT SUNDAY SILENCE , THE ONLY DANGER COULD BE BAYCHIMO AND ARRIVED

ARRIVED , KAVYA , BAYCHIMO 

ANYONE OF THIS THREE CAN WIN

 

Madhu Dc said ...

28-Jan-2026

Last 600m in 33.5 seconds in 1600 meter that to passed all the horse from last to first ,came wide and run a eye catching race.

Only concern is staying, if he stays the it should be Baychimo.

Baychimo.

FYNBOS.

King Gambit.

 

Ravi ( New Entry ) said ...

28-Jan-2026

Please note :- Anthony raj not raiding derby weekend ( some health problems he return Bangalore ) doctor advised 15 days rest 

Madmax69 said ...

28-Jan-2026

Baychimo under the hands of SURAJ the great....

And Kavya (if ridden by David Allan) is surely place.  

Krish24_blr said ...

28-Jan-2026

Acceptances are out and now as the anticipation builds . There are 2 prominent camp .

A Jodha -

Baychimo - Suraj taking ride will be Fav (18/10 my assumption after smashing last run )

Sovereign king- I feel , will not stay the trip but may surprise on class ( minor )

P shroff

FYNBOS - Tom marqund ( just heard , will wait for official declaration) will be 2nd in Demand . KnD

Red Bishop- KND

Zacharias - colt vb shirke

Rosario colt vb shirke

Kings gambit f vb shirke

Kavya - Ran a blinder last outing also comes into contention, especially with David Allan taking ride.. I guess the connection got him here  this winter with this race in mind and he is the most successful overeas rider here .

At this point , I prefer the colt Baychimo. But you never know with half the runners from p shroff yard fighting out & traffic problem..

Rosario may do Nobel Egale with Kirtish astride .. 

 

 

 

Racebook said ...

28-Jan-2026

If Fynbos miss then it will be Baychimo only.

M.b.s. said ...

28-Jan-2026
  1. Kavya can upset the derby while playing Kavya in odds less than 5 is not a good chance. Zacharias that comes from behind has not been pushed and whipped than strong in the last runs so that Zacharias can be produced in Derby.
  2. Strategic chances are there if Kavya is settled 3rd or 4th but if settled last or second last then it won't be Kavya it will be either Zacharias or any of the top contenders.
  3. Red Bishop is a flop, Sovereign King is a threat to everyone. Fynbos is again a hot favourite with baychimo. But I strictly go ahead with Zacharias and Kavya as an upset.