CALCUTTA, NOV 12: Freedom Dancer, ridden by C Alford, won the Indian Gold Vase, the feature event of the races today. R Alford-trained Opera Star (A Merchant up), lifted the Avanti Cup, the supporting event of the day.Trainer Vijay Singh scored a grand treble, while jockey Alford got a double (Athletico and Freedom Dancer). Punters had a field day. Five favourites won in a card of six events. The results with dividends paid at Mahalakshmi and Pune.
1 The Prince Lyon Handicap 1200: Dancicng Fire 59 Mohd Islam 1, Aldebro 2, Kinkozan 3, Work Order 4. 2 1/4, 5 3/4, 3/4. 1-14.8 Rs. 10; 5, 10 Fc 79 Shp Cf Q 23 Tanala 153 and 125 (Bharath Singh).
2. The Avanti Cup 1400: Opera Star 57.5 A Merchant 1, Attire 2, Citadel 3, Ironstone 4. 4, 3/4, 5. 1-28.1 Rs.6; 7, 8 Fc 17 Shp 26 Q 16 Tanala 44 and 24 (R W Alford).
3 The Treasure Island Handicap 1400: Athletico 55.5 C Alford 1, Gul Field Marshall 3, Internal Affair 4. 1 1/4, 3 1/4, 1 1/4. 1-29.6 Rs. 9; 6, 16 Fc 40 Shp 29 Q 70 Tanala 148 and 70 (Vijay Singh).
4.The Indian Gold Vase 1200: Freedom Dancer 60.5 C Alford 1, Falconhead 2, Bold Invader 3, Starry Flag 4. 3 1/4, N, N. 1-13.7 Rs.20; 9, 26 Fc 213 Shp 27 Q 105 Tanala 557 and 159 (Vijay Singh).
5. The Harkirpal Handicap 1600: Charlene 53 M Reuben 1, Too Soon To Tell 2, Garden of Heaven 3, Iron Warrior 4. 2 1/4, 1, 3/4. 1-42.5 Rs.14; 8, 15 Fc 165 Shp 72 Q 118 Tanala 1,591 only (Bharath Singh).
6. The Otello Handicap 1200: Anytime Better 59 Surender Singh 1, Almaden 2, Vested Interest 3, Hamriyah 4. N, 3/4, 1 1/4. 1-15.6 Rs.16; 8, 21 Fc 455 Shp 36 Q 156 Tanala 410 and 105 (Vijay Singh).
Treble: Rs.378 (30 tickets); Jackpot: 70% Rs 360 (51) and 30% Rs 36 (219); Placepot: Rs 262 (10); Double Forecast: Cf.
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