
Botero appears to have an edge among equals
The Hindu
Going by their racing form and track movements, at least three to four horses appear to have equal chances in the Coromandel Gromor South India Derby Stakes (2,400m), to be run here on Friday (Jan. 28
Going by their racing form and track movements, at least three to four horses appear to have equal chances in the Coromandel Gromor South India Derby Stakes (2,400m), to be run here on Friday (Jan. 28). Though this year’s Derby seems to be an open affair, Pesi Shroff’s ward Botero, who has improved a lot since his second to Kamaria (2,400m) at Mumbai, may make amends.
The carried over amounts of ₹1,10,488 and ₹37,700 will be added to the Jackpot and the third treble pool respectively.
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