The 1st race of the Bangalore Winter Meeting, The Vidurashwatha Plate Div II, a Class IV contest for horses rated 20 to 45 over 1200m, delivered an exciting start to Saturday, 15 November 2025. ILIA (J: Aleemuddin), trained by Arjun Mangalorkar and owned by Mr S. Pathy, powered to the finish line in 1:15.22, showcasing speed, composure, and tactical brilliance in the early afternoon clash at 01:30 PM.
From the outset, ILIA broke sharply from the gates, settling just behind the leaders before unleashing a decisive burst in the final 300 meters. Aleemuddin’s poised handling ensured ILIA maintained momentum, fending off challengers and crossing the line with a clear advantage, highlighting both the filly’s natural acceleration and the trainer’s meticulous preparation.
TYAARAA (J: Mukesh Kumar, T: Faraz Arshad) finished strongly in second, clocking 1:15.43, staying within striking distance of the winner throughout. Third place went to HIGGS BOSON (J: Angad, T: V Narayana Gowda) in 1:15.64, completing a tightly contested podium finish that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
With The Vidurashwatha Plate Div II wrapped up, all eyes now turn to The Shimsha Plate, scheduled at 02:00 PM, promising another thrilling chapter in the Bangalore Winter Meeting.
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