Estocade fancied

MYSORE, AUG 21: A small field of five runners will face the starter in the AV Thomas Trophy, the main event of the fourth day8217;s meeting here on Friday.

Moses trained Estocade Excalibur8217;s Lake-Air Distingue who won the Classic Racing Trophy in summer over a similar trip of 1600m is in fine fettle and should clinch the race from Alriffa. The first race is at 2.30 p.m.

SELECTIONS

1. The Palace Plate 00-15 1600m: The Bird 1, True Brute 2, Sound Option 3.

2. M Ct M Chidambaram, Chettiyar Memorial Trophy 30-45 1200m: Double Splendour 1, Fearless Leader 2, Indian Brave 3.

3. Periyapatna Plate 10-25 1400m: Lovely One 1, Mac Blue 2. Great Cavalier 3.