The 3rd race of the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2025 — The Sandown Park Plate, a terms race for horses aged three years and upward rated 50 and above — saw a powerful performance from Hugh Capet (J: Akshay Kumar, T: G. Sandeep). Covering the 1400 metres in a sharp 1:26.145, the gelding delivered a confident and calculated run under the silks of Mr. Subodh Kumar Ananthula, claiming the afternoon’s standout victory on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at 3:00 PM.
Breaking smoothly from the gates, Hugh Capet settled comfortably behind the early leaders before making a decisive move approaching the final furlong. Akshay Kumar timed his surge to perfection, guiding his mount through a clean gap and asserting control in the last 100 metres. Trainer G. Sandeep’s preparation shone through as the winner displayed both composure and acceleration to fend off the late challenge, confirming his class among seasoned company.
Brooklyn Beauty (J: Gaurav Singh, T: N. Ravinder Singh) fought gallantly to finish second, clocking 1:26.295, just a neck behind the winner after keeping up the pressure throughout the straight. Reigning Beauty (J: Afroz Khan, T: L. D. Silva) closed in late to secure third at 1:26.486, completing a tightly contested trifecta where margins were narrow but the racing quality was immense.
With The Sandown Park Plate wrapped up in thrilling fashion, attention now turns to the upcoming Mir Mushtaq Ali Khan Memorial Cup at 3:35 PM, promising yet another test of speed, stamina, and strategy at the Hyderabad Monsoon Races.
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