Winter Season to take off on Friday
The Bangalore Winter Season which is extended by two days will be a 34-day affair and will start n earnest from Friday. Though there is uncertainty about the lease of race course premises being extended by the government beyond December 31, 2009, there should be no problems in seeing through the winter season.
The Managing Committee of the club moved a resolution Monday evening to withdraw the case filed against the government in High Court but it may take a while for one to get a clear picture as the members of the club are opposed to such a move, having authorized the club to take the matter to the court to protect the interests of the club and get a good bargain in terms of the extent of land allocated and the financial help from the government.
The winter season has an exciting quality to it if only because of the induction of fresh batch of horses into racing. The two-year olds which will be making their debut in racing have always provoked added interest in the season if only because of the exercise of finding out the future classic prospects. This year the number of two year olds that are stationed at this centre is little higher than last year. However, there is fear that since the two-year olds moved late into the stables of Bangalore Turf Club rather late due to construction of stables, the races meant for these horses may not attract good quality horses in the early part of the season. However, as the season warms up, the number of juveniles taking part should steadily increase.
Unlike in the past when only a few stables commanded top brand horses, this year horses seem to be well spread out. Ganapathy has had a lean season in the last one year but his two-year olds appear to be in forward condition and give hope of a revival of fortunes. The Byramjis too have a decent lot. Trainers Irfan Ghatala and Arjun Mangalorkar also have good collection of youngsters and both these trainers are expected to hog the limelight. Trainer Padmanabhan has always been in the limelight year after year, getting the maximum out of his horses.
The winter season sees the migration of quite a few good three-year olds to other centers. Bangalore Derby winner Kingfisher Derby winner Aboline will be campaigned in Kolkata and he will straightaway run in the Calcutta 2000 Guineas and thereafter in the Derby. Depending on the quality of his performance, he will be either sent for the Indian Derby or brought back for the Bangalore Winter Derby says Arjun Mangalorkar. The other Kunigal Stud Farm produce Sans Pareil and Arabian Prince will also be campaigned at Kolkata. Darius Byramji trained Alviano who recorded a smashing win in Summer, beating a good lot of quality horses, has had his share of problems but he is the one watch as he has displayed great potential.
Trainer Padmanabhan has some exciting three-year olds under his care. The progeny of Hawk Wing, Becket has won both his outings in tremendous fashion despite missing out action for two seasons due to a setback. He is sure to dominate the races wherever he is campaigned. Messalina who ran a close second in the Mysore Derby, Gypsy Magic and D’Artagnan are horses which belong to the elite league. Classerville and Red Renegade are reasonable performers who can make their mark in regional classics. Among the older lot, Dancing Dynamite, Palazzio’s Sun and Rhapsidion Snow will surely win their share of races though the last named may be retired sooner than later.
Trainer Prasanna Kumar had a good summer season and since he skipped the Mysore Season, his horses are in the right mark to make a big impact. Neil Darashah has judiciously placed his horses to get remarkable results and he is another trainer worth following. He has a decent lot of youngsters who should win their share of races.
Traditionally, horses bred at Kunigal Stud Farm have dominated the juvenile races in the early part of the winter season. It remains to be seen whether the supremacy extends to this year as well. Judging by the progress of the progeny of Burden of Proof in the track work, such an eventuality is very much on cards.
The presence of foreign jockeys should add competitive element to racing.
The Managing Committee of the club moved a resolution Monday evening to withdraw the case filed against the government in High Court but it may take a while for one to get a clear picture as the members of the club are opposed to such a move, having authorized the club to take the matter to the court to protect the interests of the club and get a good bargain in terms of the extent of land allocated and the financial help from the government.
The winter season has an exciting quality to it if only because of the induction of fresh batch of horses into racing. The two-year olds which will be making their debut in racing have always provoked added interest in the season if only because of the exercise of finding out the future classic prospects. This year the number of two year olds that are stationed at this centre is little higher than last year. However, there is fear that since the two-year olds moved late into the stables of Bangalore Turf Club rather late due to construction of stables, the races meant for these horses may not attract good quality horses in the early part of the season. However, as the season warms up, the number of juveniles taking part should steadily increase.
Unlike in the past when only a few stables commanded top brand horses, this year horses seem to be well spread out. Ganapathy has had a lean season in the last one year but his two-year olds appear to be in forward condition and give hope of a revival of fortunes. The Byramjis too have a decent lot. Trainers Irfan Ghatala and Arjun Mangalorkar also have good collection of youngsters and both these trainers are expected to hog the limelight. Trainer Padmanabhan has always been in the limelight year after year, getting the maximum out of his horses.
The winter season sees the migration of quite a few good three-year olds to other centers. Bangalore Derby winner Kingfisher Derby winner Aboline will be campaigned in Kolkata and he will straightaway run in the Calcutta 2000 Guineas and thereafter in the Derby. Depending on the quality of his performance, he will be either sent for the Indian Derby or brought back for the Bangalore Winter Derby says Arjun Mangalorkar. The other Kunigal Stud Farm produce Sans Pareil and Arabian Prince will also be campaigned at Kolkata. Darius Byramji trained Alviano who recorded a smashing win in Summer, beating a good lot of quality horses, has had his share of problems but he is the one watch as he has displayed great potential.
Trainer Padmanabhan has some exciting three-year olds under his care. The progeny of Hawk Wing, Becket has won both his outings in tremendous fashion despite missing out action for two seasons due to a setback. He is sure to dominate the races wherever he is campaigned. Messalina who ran a close second in the Mysore Derby, Gypsy Magic and D’Artagnan are horses which belong to the elite league. Classerville and Red Renegade are reasonable performers who can make their mark in regional classics. Among the older lot, Dancing Dynamite, Palazzio’s Sun and Rhapsidion Snow will surely win their share of races though the last named may be retired sooner than later.
Trainer Prasanna Kumar had a good summer season and since he skipped the Mysore Season, his horses are in the right mark to make a big impact. Neil Darashah has judiciously placed his horses to get remarkable results and he is another trainer worth following. He has a decent lot of youngsters who should win their share of races.
Traditionally, horses bred at Kunigal Stud Farm have dominated the juvenile races in the early part of the winter season. It remains to be seen whether the supremacy extends to this year as well. Judging by the progress of the progeny of Burden of Proof in the track work, such an eventuality is very much on cards.
The presence of foreign jockeys should add competitive element to racing.
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