The 2nd race of the Bangalore Winter Meeting on Saturday, 15th November 2025, saw thrilling action as The Shimsha Plate, a Class V contest for horses rated 00 to 25 over 1400m, unfolded at 02:00 PM. Assurances (J: Suraj Narredu, T: Rajesh Narredu) delivered a polished performance for owners Arion Horse Co Pvt Ltd & So Blest Trading Co Pvt Ltd, clocking an impressive 1:27.32 to claim a decisive victory.
Breaking smoothly from the gates, Assurances settled just off the pace before making a powerful surge in the final 300 metres. Guided masterfully by Suraj Narredu, the filly showcased a blend of stamina and speed, pulling clear in the home stretch to assert dominance over a competitive field.
Shock And Awe (J: Darshan R.N, T: Neil B Devaney) finished strongly to take second in 1:27.77, keeping the race competitive until the final furlong. Southernaristocrat (J: Antony Raj S., T: Kishan Thomas K) ran a determined race to secure third place in 1:27.87, rounding out a tightly contested podium.
With the Shimsha Plate concluded, eyes now turn to the Hogenakkal Falls Plate at 02:30 PM, a race expected to challenge the tactics and endurance of the day’s contenders.
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