Hyderabad Races August 17: Turf Battles Set the Stage
The Hyderabad Race Club is ready to host an electrifying afternoon on August 17, promising a spectacle of speed, stamina, and strategy. Enthusiasts and newcomers alike will find plenty to cheer for, with a card that blends maiden races, competitive handicaps, and high-stakes feature events.
The Turf Comes Alive Early
The day opens with The Doncaster Plate at 1:30 pm over 1100 meters for 3-year-old maidens. Arizona Sun (J: B.R. Kumar, T: R.H. Sequeira), Beech Wood (J: Gaurav Singh, T: N. Ravinder Singh), Photograph (J: G Naresh, T: Robin Reddy Kondakalla), and Emerald Touch (J: Neeraj Rawal, T: Neelesh Rawal) are expected to fight for supremacy. These young contenders aim to etch their names into Hyderabad racing history with a memorable performance.
Following this, the Gadwal Plate at 2:05 pm over 1800 meters handicap for horses rated 20–45 will see Das (J: H.M. Akshay, T: A Vatsalya) and Path of Peace (J: Surya Prakash, T: Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan) looking to upset the more established Federer (J: P. Ajeeth Kumar, T: A Vatsalya), Alpine Girl, Silver Arrow, and Exponent. A tactical test of speed and stamina is expected as these contenders vie for the title.
Battle Lines Drawn Midday
At 2:40 pm, the Colonel B. Santosh Babu Memorial Cup over 2000 meters challenges horses rated 40–65 with stamina and consistency. Dapper Look (J: Akshay Kumar, T: K. Satheesh), Freedom Touch (J: Neeraj Rawal, T: Neelesh Rawal), and Challenger (J: Md Ekram Alam, T: K. Satheesh) will clash in a tactical duel, while Newfound Glory, Black Dust, and Racing Ruler add depth to this competitive field.
The Brown Jack Plate at 3:15 pm over 1100 meters for horses rated up to 25 brings speedsters into the spotlight. Always Special (J: A Ashhad Asbar, T: L.V.R. Deshmukh), Taaliyah (J: Deepak Singh, T: Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan), and Most Beautiful (J: Akshay Kumar, T: S.S.F. Hassan) will battle alongside Noorian, Grey Sky, and Prince in a race set to keep spectators on edge.
Heavyweights Take Center Stage
The Telangana and Andhra Sub Area Cup at 3:50 pm features horses rated 60–85 over 1600 meters. Key contenders Nonpareil (J: Mukesh Kumar, T: D. Netto), Lucky Zone (J: Kuldeep Singh, T: L.V.R. Deshmukh), and Secret Saint (J: P. Trevor, T: Bharath Singh) will aim to dominate, while Get Lucky, Golden Gazelle, and Fly to the Stars ensure a robust contest.
Main Attraction: Nizam’s Gold Cup
The highlight of the day, The Nizam’s Gold Cup, a grade II race, arrives at 4:25 pm over 2000 meters with a purse above ₹33 lakhs, including a trophy valued at ₹75,000. Battle-hardened competitors Galahad (J: P. Trevor, T: S.S. Attaollahi), Queen of Kings (J: A.A. Vikrant, T: Rajesh Narredu), and Victor Hugo (J: Vivek G, T: Irfan Ghatala) are set to contend with Rise and Reign, Pyrite, and Shadow of the Moon in a field that promises drama and endurance tests.
The curtain closes at 5:00 pm with The Karimnagar Plate (Division I), a 1200-meter sprint for horses rated 20–45. Bold Indian (J: B. Nikhil, T: S.S.F. Hassan), City Cruise (J: Abhay Singh, T: K. Satheesh), and Hawk Wing (J: Shamaz Shareef, T: Neelesh Rawal) look to seize the spotlight, as favorites Great Giver (J: Kuldeep Singh Jr, T: L.V.R. Deshmukh), Sargent, and Fashion Icon aim to defend their turf dominance.
From early sprinters to staying tests, Hyderabad Races August 17 promises a day packed with thrills, unexpected turns, and unforgettable finishes. Check out the full racecard of the day for Hyderabad Races August 17 on RaceBuzz to stay updated on every race and contender.
