Hyderabad August 17 Results: Pyrite Takes the Spotlight in Nizam’s Gold Cup
The Hyderabad Race Club was alive with anticipation on August 17, 2025, as the seventh day of the Monsoon Races unfolded. The highlight of the afternoon was the prestigious Nizam’s Gold Cup, a Grade 2 contest that attracted a classy field of seasoned runners, alongside a full card of competitive handicaps and maiden contests that kept racing fans engrossed throughout.
Pyrite edges rivals in the Nizam’s Gold Cup
The feature event of the day, the Nizam’s Gold Cup, was contested over 2000 meters and carried a handsome total purse of ₹33,80,500, including ₹20,09,538 for the winner and a trophy valued at ₹75,000 presented by the Hyderabad Race Club.
In a gripping finish, Pyrite (J: A Sandesh, T: S. Waheed) surged home to victory, stopping the clock at 2:05.240. Just strides behind, Victor Hugo (J: Vivek G, T: Irfan Ghatala) pushed hard but had to settle for second in 2:05.261. The battle for minor honors saw Rise and Reign (J: Yash Narredu, T: Rajesh Narredu) take third in 2:05.279. Galahad and Queen of Kings completed the frame, making the contest a truly pulsating climax for racing enthusiasts.
Early action sets the tone
The day opened with the Doncaster Plate, an 1100-meter maiden race for three-year-olds. N R I High Power (J: Akshay Kumar, T: D Netto) broke his maiden impressively in 1:07.450. Emerald Touch (1:07.730) and Foxy Girl (1:09.009) followed to fill the placings.
Momentum continued with the Gadwal Plate, an 1800-meter handicap for older horses. Take A Breath (J: Ajay Kumar, T: G. Shashikanth) struck strongly in 1:55.186, while Silver Arrow (1:56.922) and Federer (1:57.379) finished second and third.
Memorial Cup and sprint thrills
The Colonel B. Santosh Babu Memorial Cup, run over 2000 meters, saw Racing Ruler (J: P. Sai Kumar, T: K S V Prasad Raju) dominate the field in 2:06.768. Black Dust (2:07.328) and Freedom Touch (2:07.492) filled the frame.
The pace picked up again in the Brown Jack Plate, an 1100-meter handicap where Taaliyah (J: Deepak Singh, T: Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan) produced a sharp turn of foot to claim top honors in 1:10.020. Most Beautiful finished second with Bien Pensant third.
Middle-distance battles unfold
The second last race of the day was the Telangana and Andhra Sub Area Cup, a 1600-meter handicap. Nonpariel (J: Mukesh Kumar, T: D Netto) took command to win in 1:39.225, with Get Lucky and Secret Saint following in second and third.
The curtain fell on the day with the Karimnagar Plate (Division I), a 1200-meter sprint for older horses. Cherish The Lady (J: P. Sai Kumar, T: K S V Prasad Raju) closed proceedings stylishly, winning in 1:15.609, ahead of Fashion Icon and Swiss Girl.
What’s next at Hyderabad
With seven races concluded in style, Hyderabad now shifts focus to its next raceday on August 18, 2025, promising another lively afternoon of turf action. Racing fans can check the full Hyderabad August 17 results and the racecard for tomorrow on RaceBuzz.
