Seven thrilling races, promising newcomers, and seasoned contenders set the stage for an exciting day at Hyderabad Race Club
The atmosphere at Hyderabad Race Club is buzzing with anticipation as the eleventh day of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races prepares to kick off on August 31, 2025. Trainers, jockeys, and owners can hardly contain their excitement as a fresh cohort of promising horses takes to the track, each aiming to make an indelible mark on the monsoon turf. The sun glints off the wet track as preparations reach a fever pitch, and spectators are already settling in, eager for a day of thrilling contests and debut performances.
The racing card features seven compelling contests scheduled from 12:40 p.m. to 4:40 p.m., blending experienced hands with new talent in a showcase of emerging equine potential. The day opens with the Mahabubabad Plate at 12:40 p.m., covering 1100 metres under Category II exclusively for maiden 3-year-old Indian horses. Quick Bay Fox, guided by Akshay Kumar for trainer M. Srinivas Reddy, and Faizah, trained by Bharath Singh and ridden by Antony Raj S., will face off in a tight early battle as both look to leave a mark in their debut outing.
Continuing at 1:20 p.m., the Belager Plate spans 1600 metres for horses rated 25 and upwards. City Cruise for Abhay Singh, trained by K. Satheesh, and Hoping High, ridden by Mohit Singh for trainer Jasbir Singh, are poised to show steady progress, making this handicap race a compelling contest for mid-tier contenders. At 2:00 p.m., the Nearco Plate takes the track over 1400 metres under a 40–65 rating, featuring Malibu, ridden by Surya Prakash for Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, and Only My Way, with Afroz Khan aboard under trainer L.D. Silva, ready to surprise the field in what promises to be an unpredictable early-season race.
At 2:40 p.m., the Pakhal Lake Cup (Division II) covers 1200 metres exclusively for horses rated 20 to 45. Classy Dame, with Sonu Kumar aboard for trainer K. Satheesh, and Stars Envied, ridden by G Naresh for trainer Robin Reddy Kondakalla, are expected to battle it out in a competitive contest where early speed and stamina will be tested. Later in the afternoon, at 3:20 p.m., the Hidden Bloom Plate takes center stage over 1400 metres for 3-year-olds and upward rated 60–85. Minecraft, trained by Mukesh Kumar B with jockey Rafique Sk., will compete against Maverick, trained by D. Netto and ridden by Santosh Raj N R, in what could be a surprising and thrilling middle-race showdown.
The Coromandel Gromor Deccan Fillies Championship Stakes at 4:00 p.m. spans 1600 metres and highlights some of the track’s most promising fillies. Moon Star, guided by Y. S Srinath for trainer G. Aravind, and Mountain Jewel, ridden by Kuldeep Singh for trainer P. Prasanna Kumar, aim to challenge their rivals and stake a claim in this prestigious event. The day concludes at 4:40 p.m. with the Pakhal Lake Cup (Division I), offering another 1200-metre contest for horses rated 20 to 45. Top in Class, guided by Shivansh for trainer SSF Hassan, and Silver Lining, ridden by Deepak Singh for trainer Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan, aim to finish the day with a flourish in a tightly contested handicap finale.
The Hyderabad Monsoon Races continue to captivate enthusiasts with a perfect mix of promising newcomers and seasoned runners, showcasing the thrill and unpredictability that the season is renowned for. Racing fans can look forward to a day of competitive, edge-of-your-seat action under Hyderabad’s monsoon skies.
As the eleventh day of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races unfolds, the combination of emerging talent and experienced hands promises excitement at every turn. Each race offers a chance to witness history in the making on Hyderabad Race Club’s monsoon track.
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