Mysore: Almost Heaven, who narrowly missed out the winning bracket last time, is expected to make amends when the Z. Darashah-ward takes on 11 rivals vying for the 1,200m Octogonal Trophy here on Monday. The morning trials of the Placerville-L’lle Mysterieuse gelding indicates that he in great heart and may win in the hands of apprentice Gnaneshwar.

SELECTIONS

2 pm: Samanzar 1. Peg Of Rum 2. Noble Master 3.

2.30 pm: Oxford Gent 1. Heat Wave 2. Small Soldier 3.

3 pm: Golden Throne 1. Roman Flame 2. Crush 3.

3.30 pm: Asian 1. Crystal Delight 2. Persian Goddess 3.

4 pm: Almost Heaven 1. Potential Force 2. Marvel Star 3.

4.30 pm: Rock Party 1. Ben Brown 2. Amazon Gold 3.

5 pm: Flox 1. Busy Girl 2. Tina’s Tune 3.

5.30 pm: Greek Lady 1. Sinatra 2. Krugar Park 3.

Day’s Best: Oxford Gent Double: Samanzar & Golden Throne