A ripple of excitement swept through the Hyderabad Race Club paddock on Monday as trainers tightened girths, jockeys swung into the saddle, and owners leaned over the rails with quiet anticipation. The sixteenth day of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025 arrives on 15 September, and with six contests scheduled from 1:55 p.m. to 4:50 p.m., the afternoon promises a blend of maiden energy, seasoned rivalry, and feature-race drama.
The turf, lush under lingering monsoon skies, sets the stage for both first-time runners eager to impress and established names seeking to stamp authority on the season. It is this combination of fresh enthusiasm and seasoned class that gives Hyderabad its distinctive September flavour.
The Afternoon Opens with Maiden Energy
The curtain rises with the Asifabad Plate, a 1200-metre dash for horses rated up to 25. A prize of ₹225,000 may not sound grand, but the atmosphere will be charged. City Cruise, representing K. Satheesh’s yard with Md Ekram Alam aboard, faces determined opposition in Dali’s Champion, Exponent, and If You Like It. Muaser, trained by P. Ajeeth Kumar, adds further intrigue, while Bien Pensant and Fortune Art ensure a competitive start.
Silver Jet Plate Division II Sparks Sprint Rivalries
At 2:30 p.m., the Silver Jet Plate (Div II) over 1200 metres brings together three-year-olds rated 60 to 85 for a purse of ₹378,000. Darling’s Boy, guided by Kuldeep Singh, lines up against Ragnarok under Mukesh Kumar and Diablo for trainer K.S.V. Prasad Raju. Calista Girl and Lucky Zone look lively, with Calistoga, Best Buddy, and Golden Gazelle poised to pounce should the leaders falter.
Middle-Distance Drama in The Nelston
The third contest, The Nelston at 3:05 p.m., stretches to 1400 metres for horses rated 20 to 45. M. Srinivas Reddy’s Sargent leads the line, but Mountain Touch, Shooting Star, and Laxman Singh’s My Challenge all carry weighty chances. Eminency, partnered by Sonu Kumar for K. Satheesh, adds depth, while Lego, Alcahol Free, Peanut, and Opera Queen bring a note of unpredictability.
Feature Contest: S. Malakonda Reddy Memorial Cup
The afternoon’s highlight, the S. Malakonda Reddy Memorial Cup, goes to post at 3:40 p.m. over 1800 metres. Dapper Look, from Satheesh’s barn with Jodha R.S. in the irons, squares up against Black Dust and Newfound Glory from Prasad Raju’s team. Perfect Light, partnered by B.R. Kumar, offers Sequeira’s consistent touch. Just Incredible, Krystallos, and Corte Madera — the latter steered by Akshay Kumar — give the field formidable depth. With ₹333,000 on offer, it should be a true test of stamina and strategy.
Speed Showdown in the Bhadrachalam Cup
As shadows lengthen at 4:15 p.m., sprinters return for the Bhadrachalam Cup, another 1200-metre thriller. Knight Crusader, Fly to the Stars, and Calabasas are expected to attract attention, but Clara under Imran Chisty and Rolls Royce with Abhay Singh should not be underestimated. Blissful, Hurricane Wave, and Her Ladyship add late-race danger to a contest certain to quicken the pulse.
Finale with Silver Jet Plate Division I
The day concludes at 4:50 p.m. with the Silver Jet Plate (Div I), restricted to horses rated 60 to 85. Shadow of the Moon and Decoy head the market, while Espionage and Encore bring quality. Kingston, She Can, Brooklyn Beauty, and Torchbearer complete a packed line-up, with ₹378,000 at stake. Expect the stands to erupt as speed and stamina decide the day’s final word.
As the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025 reach their sixteenth day, the occasion is about far more than winners’ boards or purses. It is about the atmosphere that builds between races, the tradition that ties the crowd to the turf, and the unfolding story of a season that continues to capture the imagination.
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