In an action-packed afternoon at Hyderabad Racecourse, Race 2 — The Republic Plate, a Class III handicap for five-year-olds and upward rated 40 to 65 — produced an exciting outcome on Monday, March 09, 2026. Covering 1200m in a crisp 1:12.469, Bhairava (J: A. Ashhad Asbar, T: Ananta Vatsalya) gave the spectators a performance to remember, delivering a polished finish for owner Mr T Rakesh Reddy, while Hyderabad race result 9 March enthusiasts watched keenly from the stands.
From the break, Bhairava settled nicely off the pace before mounting a decisive move approaching the 400m mark. Guided expertly by Ashhad Asbar, the favourite found a clear path down the centre of the track, responding to every whisper of urging and edging ahead in the final strides to secure a deserved victory. The gelding’s acceleration and tactical awareness ensured he claimed the lead at just the right moment, leaving little room for rivals.
Knight Crusader (J: B. R. Kumar, T: R. H. Sequeira) pressed the winner throughout the home stretch, finishing a whisker behind in 1:12.487, while Rival (J: Ajay Kumar, T: K S V Prasad Raju) closed well to take third in 1:12.857, rounding out a tight and competitive top three.
With the crowd still buzzing from Bhairava’s decisive triumph, attention quickly turns to The Astonish Plate, scheduled at 4:25 PM, promising another thrilling test of speed and strategy on Hyderabad’s fast track.
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