The Hyderabad Race Club readies itself for an action-packed Monday card on 20 October 2025, featuring six evenly balanced races that run from 1:50 pm to 4:45 pm. The post-monsoon turf at Malakpet is expected to play fair but slightly holding — an ideal surface for testing both front-runners and strong finishers. As the afternoon unfolds, the course’s right-hand turn into its famously long straight will once again separate tactical precision from raw speed.
The Nijinsky Plate (Div II) – 1:50 pm | 1200m | Class 20–45 | ₹6,50,000
The opening race sets off at 1:50 pm with the Nijinsky Plate (Division II), a 1200m dash for the 20–45 class. Sharanga (A. Ashhad Asbar/Bharath Singh) carries solid early pace credentials, while Mahwish (Sonu Kumar/L.D. Silva) appears well-tuned for this trip. Cypress (Kuldeep Singh/D. Netto) could be the one finishing strongly if the front-runners go too quick. NRI Range (H.M. Akshay/M. Srinivas Reddy) and American Gangster (G. Naresh/Laxman Singh) bring a mix of consistency and grit, while Sugriva (B. Nikhil/Jasbir Singh) and The Divinely (Rafique SK/B. Mukesh Kumar) could surprise if they find rhythm early. Expect the leaders to be pressed right up to the wire in this tight six-furlong sprint at the Hyderabad Race Club.
The Sircilla Plate – 2:25 pm | 1400m | Class 20–45 | ₹6,50,000
At 2:25 pm, the Sircilla Plate unfolds over 1400m, a test of balance between pace and stamina. Sargent (H.M. Akshay/M. Srinivas Reddy) and Elegant Lady (A. Ashhad Asbar/B. Mukesh Kumar) head the early market based on their steady work at home. Arizona Sun (Akshay Kumar/R.H. Sequeira) is a natural front-runner who might dictate tempo, while Silver Lining (Md. Ismail/Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan) and Anemoi (Surya Prakash/Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan) prefer to bide time before a late charge. Real Thalaivaa (B. Nikhil/Jasbir Singh) and See My Attitude (Afroz Khan/Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan) round off a competitive field, where race position at the bend could prove decisive.
The Sandown Park Plate – 3:00 pm | 1400m | Class 50+ | ₹8,40,000
The Sandown Park Plate at 3:00 pm is the highest-stakes race of the day, carrying a purse of ₹8.4 lakh for seasoned 50+ class contenders. D Minchu (P. Ajeeth Kumar/Ananta Vatsalya) and Hugh Capet (Akshay Kumar/G. Sandeep) look the standouts on form, while Maverick (Kuldeep Singh/D. Netto) has both speed and tactical ability to challenge late. Pontefract (Md. Ismail/L.D. Silva) and Reigning Beauty (Afroz Khan/L.D. Silva) represent the Silva stable’s twin attack, with Decoy (Mukesh Kumar/D. Netto) ready to pounce if the pace drops. NRI Sport (H.M. Akshay/M. Srinivas Reddy) and Pacific Heights (M.D. Ekram Alam/L.D. Silva) can’t be ignored, each possessing strong finishing kicks well-suited to the Malakpet straight. This feature contest should highlight the Hyderabad Race Club’s signature mid-distance thrill.
Mir Mushtaq Ali Khan Memorial Cup – 3:35 pm | 1200m | Class 40–65 | ₹7,40,000
The fourth race, the Mir Mushtaq Ali Khan Memorial Cup, brings together a smart 40–65 class field over 1200m. Clara (Akshay Kumar/S. Sreekanth) boasts top form and a quick break from the gates, while High Reward (Abhay Singh/K. Satheesh) is known for his late thrust. Rival (Ajay Kumar/K.S.V. Prasad Raju) and NRI High Power (Mukesh Kumar/D. Netto) are reliable types who thrive on firm going. Zuza (Afroz Khan/L.V.R. Deshmukh) adds quality to the sprint, with Only The Brave (Md. Ismail/S.S.F. Hassan) and Tiger Ruby (Rafique SK/Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan) completing a field rich in early pace. Expect a fiery first 600 metres and a tense closing burst in front of the Hyderabad crowd.
SS Cardmaster Memorial Cup – 4:10 pm | 1400m | Class 20–45 | ₹6,50,000
As the afternoon deepens, the SS Cardmaster Memorial Cup over 1400m at 4:10 pm should test both strategy and endurance. Alcahol Free (Rafique SK/B. Mukesh Kumar) and Juramento (Surya Prakash/Mir Faiyaz Ali Khan) bring proven class at this level, while Classy Dame (Abhay Singh/K. Satheesh) could find improvement on fresher ground. Hoping Star (P. Sai Kumar/Jasbir Singh) may dictate early fractions, leaving Trust Me (P. Ajeeth Kumar/Ananta Vatsalya) and Golden Inzio (Kuldeep Singh/S. Sreekanth) to chase him down late. Quality Warrior (Md. Ismail/L.D. Silva) remains a threat if the pace steadies mid-race. Expect this to be one of the day’s most open contests, where Malakpet’s long home straight will once again decide who lasts the distance.
The Nijinsky Plate (Div I) – 4:45 pm | 1200m | Class 20–45 | ₹6,50,000
The curtain comes down with the Nijinsky Plate (Division I) at 4:45 pm, a fast 1200m finale. Foxy Girl (Sonu Kumar/M. Srinivas Reddy) looks well-poised to control the race from the front, but Eminency (Nakhat Singh/K. Satheesh) and Dream To Fly (G. Naresh/Robin Reddy Kondakalla) will keep the pressure on. Beech Wood (B. Nikhil/N. Ravinder Singh) and Ek (Afroz Khan/R.H. Sequeira) carry smart late-finishing potential, while Fox Worth (Kuldeep Singh/D. Netto) and Star Councillor (Ajay Kumar/Laxman Singh) could surprise if the leaders duel too hard. As track conditions evolve through the afternoon, jockeys will need to judge their positions carefully—outside lanes may offer more traction by this final sprint.
From the opening dash to the final sprint, the Hyderabad Race Club’s 20 October 2025 card offers six diverse contests spanning 1200m and 1400m, with prize money peaking at ₹8.4 lakh. The Malakpet course, famed for its blend of tactical and endurance challenges, promises another memorable afternoon of Indian turf racing.
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