On this Independence day I wish my beloved country freedom. Freedom from inept leaders, corrupt politicians and insane religious fanatics.
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FINOO bets for PUNE (Saturday, August 15):
Up North (1-5)* (No announcement yet about change of jockey at 1:45 pm, so, apparently, Aadesh Kumar will be riding, therefore UP NORTH will not be a FINOO bet today, although, as a FINOO horse, we wish good luck to the horse and the jockey.)
Flying Spirit (3-1)
Update: Lost, finished 3rd to Royal Bella (2-1/2 L behind).
Ikaria (4-12)
Update: Lost, finished 2nd to Beyond Belief (1-1/2 L behind).
Real Dream (8-3)
Update: Lost, finished 2nd to Fish Pilot (1/2 L behind).
*(Please note jockey Aadesh Kumar has had a fall today at Mysore, so I will take a fresh call on this horse tomrorow after change of jockey is declared. But in case you cannot visit this blog, just remember that for any jockey as good or better than Aadesh Kumar, this horse becomes a bet. I hope the authorities do not play dumb like last time when they had allowed Shailesh Shinde for Y S Srinath on Moon Flower. However, if Aadesh is unhurt and fit, and fulfils his riding engagement, then Up North is NOT a bet, because any jockey who has had a fall, we don't bet his mounts unless he rides at least one winner.)
