Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025: Day Six Thrills at Hyderabad Race Club
The sixth day of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025 unfolded at Hyderabad Race Club, delivering a packed card of seven electrifying contests for racegoers to savor. From the sprint speed of The Razia Sultana Plate to the tactical endurance in The Rachakonda Cup (Division II), the day was a vivid showcase of emerging and seasoned equine talent.
The opener, The Razia Sultana Plate, set a spirited tone. Authoritarian, expertly guided by jockey Gaurav Singh for trainer M. Srinivas Reddy, crossed the line in a swift 1:13.563. This 1200-meter dash, reserved for three-year-old maidens with prior runs, saw State Man and Sharanga settle for second and third spots, respectively, as the crowd’s anticipation steadily built.
Shifting gears to middle distances, The Grand Parade Plate offered an engaging handicap challenge over 1600 meters for four-year-olds and upward, rated up to 25. Here, Silver Arrow proved unstoppable, with P. Sai Kumar holding the reins for trainer A. Imran Khan, clocking 1:44.540. The consistent performances of Desert Sultan and Ilene earned them the places behind the winner.
Continuing the momentum, The Royal Windsor Plate unfolded as a tightly fought 1400-meter affair. Noble Heart, with Santosh Raj N R aboard for trainer D. Netto, powered to victory in 1:28.365. The determined efforts of Federer and Blue Pantheress rounded out the podium in a display of tactical racing skill.
The Nawab Khaja Moinuddin Khan Memorial Cup, tested stamina over 1600 meters for four-year-olds and upward. Freedom Touch, piloted by Ajay Kumar for trainer Neelesh Rawal, held off strong competition to win in 1:40.591, while Black Dust and Lifes Journey claimed the runner-up positions, illustrating the competitive spirit of the meet.
In a quick sprint at 1200 meters, The Rachakonda Cup (Division I) showcased sheer speed and timing. Mystical Dawn, under jockey A. Ashhad Asbar and trained by L.V.R. Deshmukh, emerged victorious in 1:14.894, with Rolls Royce and Dontblockmyway finishing close behind, thrilling the packed stands.
The second last race of the day, The Bhagyanagar Million, stretched out over 1800 meters and featured horses aged three and up battling for prestige and prize. Star Of Night, ridden by B.R. Kumar for trainer R.H. Sequeira, demonstrated poise and endurance to win in 1:52.384, with High Command and Silver Act securing second and third places.
Finally, the sixth day culminated with a dramatic finish in The Rachakonda Cup (Division II). Misty Night, steered by Jodha R S for trainer K. Satheesh, crossed the line in 1:14.60, edging out Calabasas and Analysis in a thrilling sprint that left racegoers buzzing.
Complete race results from this exciting day of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025 are available on RaceBuzz, here. As the day’s racing action concludes in Hyderabad, attention now shifts to the Royal Calcutta Turf Club for the next race day scheduled on August 13th, 2025.