Casteel reigns supreme

Kolkata: The Calcutta Monsoon Derby was an easy picking for Satish Narredu- tutored Casteel here at the RCTC on Sunday, the concluding day of the season. Suraj Narredu rode a copy-book race astride the son of Castle Queen who came with a fluent run into the home straight to grab the honours from the late finishing Nomitsi. The supporting event was the Monsoon Cup which was won by the course favourite A Star Is Born.It was the Narrredu clan who hogged the limelight as they won both the plum races. Casteel was named the champion horse of the season while King’s Crest was declared as the horse of the season. On the professional front, trainer Patrick saddled a treble while Paramjit Jubbal led in his first winners here in the form N R I Fantasy and Nautica at lucrative odds. Riders Suraj Narredu and B.R. Kumar booted home a brace.
Calcutta results
1: (7-4-1) Fortne Warrion 1; Avon 2; Bansky 3.
2: (1-6-2) Dubai Princess 1; Jahzara 2; Golden Light 3.
3: (3-2-4) N R I Fantasy 1; Jean Lafette 2; By The Book 3. Not run. Mathangi
4: (2-7-11) Over The Line 1; Cyrenaica 2; Menjou’s Moustache 3.
5: (1-2-5) A Star Is Born 1; Chopin 2; Tiger Mountain 3.
6: (2-3-6) Casteel 1; Nomitsi 2; Forest Fragrance 3.
7: (2-9-4) Nautica 1; Felix 2; Wonderful 3.
8: (6-8-7) King’s Retreat 1; Kay Star 2; Dali Swirl 3.
Jackpot: Rs 5,202 (c) Rs 1,157. Mini Jackpot: Rs 1,385. Treble. (I) Rs 4,500 (II) Rs 3,832 (III) Rs 1,708.
Rolls Royce on a encore:
K. Sateesh-trained Rolls Royce may repeat in the Mira Zunnur Ahmed Memorial Cup at Malapet on Monday.Hyderabad selections
1.20pm: 1. Desert Hero 2. See My Attitude 3. Just Incredible.
1.55pm: 1. Bold Beauty 2. Ashwa Yashvir 3. Nkalanzinzi.
2.30pm: 1. Arthisha 2. Windsor 3. Federer.
3.05pm: 1. True Icon 2. Winning Attitude 3. Runlikethewind.
3.40pm: 1. Planet Super 2. Quality Warrior 3. D Right Time.
4.15pm: 1. Rolls Royce 2. Toffee 3. Brooklyn Beauty.
4.50pm: 1. Aos Si 2. Anahita 3. Lady Jane.
Day’s Best: Planet Super. Good Double: Desert Hero and Aos Si.