BHR - Bangalore Horse Race

Siachen holds edge over Moonlight Romance in Indian 1000 Guineas: In the second head-to head clash in a classic, the Bangalore challenger Siachen form Jaggy Dhariwal’ yard again holds the edge against the local mainhope Moonlight Romance from the stables of Cooji Katrak in the first classic of the season, the Giantti By Gitanjali Lifestyle Indian 1000 Guineas at the Mahalaxi race course on Sunday. Siachen after winning the Fillies Trial stakes in the Bangalore summer season recorded her second straight classic success outclassing a creditable field in the 1000 Guineas at her parent-centre and with her most sought after owner Vijay Mallya choosing to parade her against the best, the classy daughter of Burden of Proof is looking forward to register a classic hat-trick. Back after winning the Bangalore summer Derby in the hands of Richard Hughes Moonlight Romance won the lead-up race without raising a sweat and her connections satisfied with her form are confident that the bred in the pruple filly avenge her loss and settle the score with Siachen this evening. One of the leading saddle artists on the international circuit, Pasquier is down here to partner Shroff schooled Elizabeth and the Frechman who packed punch on the French Derby winner is ready and willing to make an impact in his maiden appearance at the Mahalaxmi, first race starts at 12.30pm. Following are the runners, riders draw numbers and my selections. Venus De Milo Trophy 1600M: Ardent Lover 59 (Baria1), Numismatist 58.5 (T S Jodha 4), Reinstate 58 (Kamble 3), Femenist 55 (Z Sayyed 2), Gerrad 53 (Sandesh 5).