Date:04/12/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/12/04/stories/2007120456951800.htm

Sport - Racing : Horse

Welcome Back impresses

BANGALORE: Welcome Back impressed when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (Dec. 3).

Outer sand:

800m: Clouseau (Hayes), Suave (L. Marshall) 1-0, 600/45.5. They moved freely. Little Splendour (B. Paswan), Black Splendour (Rajesh) 57, 600/43.5. Former finished four lengths ahead. Nearco Master (B. Paswan), Kaliyug Raja (Rajesh) 1-0.5, 600/44. Former moved well. Excellent Ability (S. Marshall), Mind Me (V. Colgan) 57, 600/44. They finished level. Caspian Sea Of Love (S. Marshall), Trend Tracker (V. Colgan) 1-1, 600/47. Hallmark (V. Colgan), Aveline (R. Marshall) 58.5, 600/44.5. They shaped well.

1,000m: Maahi Ve (S. John) 1-12.5, 800/57, 600/45. Strode out well. Amazing Forest (B. Paswan), Amazing Flora (Rajesh) 1-14, 800/57.5, 600/45.5. Former finished five lengths ahead.

1,200m: Reflected Glory (M. Ravi) 1-30, (1,200-600) 41. Eased up. Distinctly Ahead (V. Colgan) 1-30.5, (1,200-600) 43.5. Moved on the bit. Netor (S. Marshall), Gift A Diamond (V. Colgan) 1-27, 1,000/1-13, 800/57.5, 600/45. They finished level. Noname (rb), Indian Arcelor (rb) 1-27, 1,000/1-13, 800/58, 600/45. A fit pair. Inspiring Trust (S. Marshall), Mafioso (V. Colgan) 1-28.5, 1,000/1-14, 800/58, 600/45. Former finished four lengths ahead.

1,400m: Welcome Back (R. Marshall) 1-39, 1,200/1-24.5, 1,000/1-10.5, 800/55, 600/43. A fine display.

1,600m: Orientation (R. Marshall) 2-2, (1,600-600) 1-14. Easy. Pret A Porte (V. Colgan) 2-2.5, (1,600-600) 1-15. Moved freely.

Outer sand – Dec. 2:

800m: Vanquish (S. Marshall) 1-0.5, 600/46. Easy. Daring Dreams (rb), a 2-y-o (Burden Of Proof – Sabre Dancer) (rb) 1-0, 600/45. They are in fine trim. Flair Queen (rb), So Will I (rb) 1-0, 600/47. They moved freely.

1,200m: Charlie Brown (Zia) 1-30, 1,000/1-14.5, 800/59, 600/47. Easy.

1,600m: Olivia Valere (S. Marshall) 1-58, 1,400/1-42, 1,200/1-27.5, 1,000/1-13, 800/57.5, 600/44. In fine condition. Mangalya Prarambh (S. Marshall) 2-0.5, 1,400/1-44.5, 1,200/1-28, 1,000/1-13, 800/58, 600/45.5. In fine shape. Reflected Glory (rb) 2-3, (1,600-600) 1-10. Eased up.