The three horses that will most likely be concerned at the finish are Smashing, Capriole and Onassis, of which, the last-named, trained by Pesi Shroff, is my choice.

Two other Pesi Shroff wards — Ambrosia and Mariinsky — stand out in their respective races, and therefore, appeal as good bets, though bookmakers may offer miserly prices on them.

First race at 1.30 pm.
Selections
Nutrition Trophy (For 4y, class V; 1000m) Riding Onthe Storm 1, Al Zamarud 2, Flash Forward 3.
Vinayak Memorial Trophy (For 5y&o, class IV; 1000m) Endless Horizon 1, Pound Foolish 2,
Foxtrot 3.
Powerhouse Eastern Germany Trophy (Class II; 1800m) Ambrosia 1, Okavango 2, Spirit Of Mercy 3.
Bayer Trophy (For 4y&o, class III; 1000m) Daffodils 1, Good Looking 2, Starlight Magic 3.
BASF Good Governance Cup (For 3y, maidens; 1400m) Act Of War 1, New World 2, Papakura 3.
AC Ardeshir Trophy Gr 3 (For 3y&o; 1400m) Onassis 1, Capriole 2, Smashing 3.
HDFC-ERGO Trophy (For 2y, maidens; 1200m) Mariinsky 1, Foinaven 2, Colourful Prince 3.
Indo-German Christmas Trophy (Class IV; 1400m) Windsor Queen 1, Home Advantage 2, Barringo 3.

Recommendations
Best bet: Mariinsky (7-9)
Good bet: Ambrosia (3-2)
Chance bet: Endless Horizon (2-6)
Upset: Zoltan (8-12)

Today’s pools
Super jackpot pool: 3,4,5,6,7,8
Jackpot pool: 4,5,6,7,8
Treble pool: I - 5,6,7; II - 6,7,8
Tanala pool: All races.u00a0