
Four-year-old filly Ekatarina, runner-up in her last start, is the favourite to win the Teena Katrak Memorial Independence Million, the headline race at Saturday’s (August 15) Pune meeting. The Class IV race…
Four-year-old filly Ekatarina, runner-up in her last start, is the favourite to win the Teena Katrak Memorial Independence Million, the headline race at Saturday’s (August 15) Pune meeting. The Class IV race over 2,000 metres carries a rating band of 20 to 46.
The card features nine races starting at 1 pm. The day’s best bet is Stormy Majesty in race six. Jackpot and treble pools are offered on selected races.
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Source: thehindu.com
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