At 3:30 pm, the Lumbini Stud Plate features a 1200-meter handicap for runners rated 40 to 65. Macron, Felisa, Straordinario, Corinthian, and Knotty Scotty make for a tightly matched field, and the Rs. 6.3 lakh purse adds further intensity to the contest.
Veteran sprinters return to the spotlight at 4:00 pm in the Lt. Col. Gaunt Memorial Trophy, a 1200-meter sprint featuring Knotty Blush, Don Carlos, Perfect Legend, Knotty One, and Sassy. With consistent runners and proven speed, this Rs. 6.3 lakh race could be one of the day’s most competitive clashes.
Bangalore Sprint Championship 2025: The Day’s Highlight
Set for 4:30 pm, the Bangalore Sprint Championship is the featured event—a 1200-meter terms race for horses aged three and above. The prize money totals Rs. 14.9 lakh, with the winner taking home Rs. 9.12 lakh and a trophy valued at Rs. 40,000 presented by the Bangalore Turf Club. Aldgate (J: Antony Raj S.), Crown Drive (J: Hindu Singh), Imperial Blue (J: Arvind Kumar N.), Knotty Charmer (J: Vivek G.), and Time And Tide (J: A. Sandesh) will face off in what promises to be a pulsating finish on the turf. This field blends experience, tactical flair, and raw speed—ideal ingredients for a classic sprint showdown.
The day wraps up with the Xisca Plate at 5:00 pm, a 1500-meter handicap for horses rated 20 to 45. Contenders like Hyperdrive, Kiss of Grey, Sunlit Path, Imperial Star, and Thrill of Brazil are expected to close the day on a high note, racing for a Rs. 5.1 lakh purse.
Across the board, Saturday’s card balances emerging talent with seasoned names. With over Rs. 53 lakh in total prize money and key championship races on display, BTC is once again set to deliver a quality day at the races.
For details on race conditions, entries, and future fixtures, visit the official Bangalore Turf Club website.
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As BTC prepares for Sunday’s follow-up meeting headlined by the Karnataka Mile Championship Cup, Saturday’s sprint showcase will be the defining moment of the weekend.
