MUMBAI, June 21: Mallesh Narredu steered lesser fancied Octogonal to an impressive win in the 1600 metres Classic Racing Trophy, a rich terms race for four-year olds, the prestigious event of the races held at Bangalore on Sunday.Jim Foley's other ward Forest Fantasy cornered all the betting on the basis of the filly's impressive credentials but the highest stake earner in the history of Indian racing, was not in contention even before the race took a serious turn and finished in the rut.
Following are the results with dividends paid at Pune and Mahalakshmi for the 12th day of Bangalore Summer Meeting:
1. The Commanche Plate (3 yrs Mdns Terms) 1200: Lunar Ray 53.5 D Patel 1, Sniper Fire 2, Lady Chesterford 3, Sizzling Thoughts 4. 1 3/4, 9, 2. 1-17.4 Rs 13; 7, 6, 5 Fc 80 Shp 23 Q 83 Tanala 138 & 39 (JH Foley).
2. The Nandi Hills Cup 1400: Bountiful Treasure 52 M Kharadi 1, Fast Runner 2, Royal Western 3, Menlo Park 4. 9, H, 1 3/4. 1-28.9 Rs 9; 5, 68, 11 Fc 3,198 Shp 239 Q 592 Tanala21,995 & 3,142 (RR Byramji)
3. The Maroof Farah Memorial Plate (Div-I) 1400: Especially Rare 61 Ryan Marshall 1, Sword of Justice 2, Perfect Attitude 3, After Sunset 4. 8, SH, H. 1-29.7 Rs 11; 6, 8, 19 Fc 67 Shp 53 Q 63 Tanala 1,245 & 320 (Darius R Byramji)
4. The Classic Racing Trophy (Terms) 1600: Octogonal 57 M Narredu 1, Autumn Blue 2, Imperial Leader 3, Forest Fantasy 4. 1 1/2, 1 1/4, 1/2. 1-39.4 Rs 50; 12, 9, 30 Fc 1,081 Shp 65 Q 414 (JH Foley).
5. The Bergamo Plate 1200: Royal Court 53.5 M Narredu 1, Public Appearance 2, Reigning Sword 3, Ratn 4. D, N, 1 3/4. 1-15 Rs 8; 6, 9, 23 Fc 60 Shp 18 Q 42 Tanala 702 & 301 (JH Foley)
6. The Parlakimedi Cup 1800: Deep Sensation 60 P Shroff 1, Great Ashwaraaj 2, Direct Hit 3, Giorgio 4. 2 3/4, N, 3. 1-55 Rs 19; 9, 8, 6 Fc 127 Shp 32 Q 86 Tanala 288 & 169 (DR Byramji)
7. The Maroof Farah Memorial Plate (Div-II) 1400: Silent Drum 53.5 C Ruzaan 1, Love And Honor 2, Great Lakes 3, Amazing Win 4. 3, 2, H. 1-29.9 Rs 40;9, 6,6 Fc 348 Shp 36 Q 130 Tanala 570 & 211 (C Taraporvala)
Treble: Rs 827 (55 tickets).
Jackpot: 70% Rs 19,008 (8 tkts) & 30% Rs 1,003 (65 tkts).
Six Up: 70% Rs 3,163 (3 tkts) & 30% Rs 313 (13 tkts).
Double Forecast (I & II): carried over.
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