Horse Racing, 20th Day: Istriqaar Close as Season Best 3-Year-Old
With his victory obtained three weeks ago in the second round of the competition where the best three-year-old season, Istiqraar moved top of the table with nine points, including two collected on his debut when finished in 4th place. The opening round of the Championship 3-year-old won by Night Club.
Insofar Istiqraar had not changed at his best during his recent victory, it will be a big piece for his opponents this week as he has a lot of dust in his last gallop on Tuesday.
It is a matter of value that has not yet reached its optimum form. Moreover, as he was only three years, it is clear that it will gradually rise to power. With its second line Istiqraar will dream run behind Kite Surfer which begins, he first corridor. This arises as a favorite challengers as well as Commodore Pete. George Noble will, in turn, debuting at the Champ de Mars in this event which will take place on 1600.
In addition, the Horse of the Year 2012, Ice Axe, makes his comeback. He stayed away from the competition after his second place in the Lightning Cup behind Eskimo Roll. He will find it on its way in the seventh race, a 1400m sprint. Three other horses will line up: Chief Mambo Azapel and Captain Thriller. If Ice Axe is undoubtedly the best of the lot, disability, however, may be due to him.
Horses to follow for the day Saturday
1st race: The Balladeer, Jack Flash, Royal Arch
2nd race: Mighty Mars, Cassido, icy jet
3rd race: Kumba-Ya, Over The Ocean, Dreams Come True
4th race: Bingelela, Ruby King, Red Lotus
5th race: Wonderlaine, Diamond Light
6th race: Istiqraar, Kite Surfing
7th race: Ice Axe, Eskimo Roll
8th race: Assogia Wood, Chequer
9th race: Admirals Cup Sands Of Fire
